
Savvy siting: Where the plant is placed is as important as what it is. Making smart selections: Choose plants that are suited for your space and conditions. In Houseplants, expert grower Lisa Eldred Steinkopf gives you the advice and information you need to confidently bring a plant (or two, or more!) home and find joy in keeping it lush and healthy.Īchieve success with your houseplants by: They also fulfill our need to nurture and care for other living things. They add color, texture, motion, uniqueness, beauty-and they even improve air quality. Well-chosen, well-cared-for houseplants bring life to a room, both literally and figuratively. Read the labels and choose the colors and styles you like.Transform your home into a verdant retreat with this information-packed guide to houseplant care, with profiles for over 125 different plants.

The leaves start to split as the plant ages, so be patient. Swiss cheese plant ( Monstera deliciosa): another big plant that needs bright light but is easy to grow.

Fiddle leaf fig ( Ficus lyrate): bright light, moist soil and repot every couple of years.It is easier to care for your plants if you group those with similar watering needs. All plants need care, so read about your plant before you buy to be sure you can meet its needs. Here are a few plant choices that can recover from benign neglect or too much attention. COVID-19 King County Community Resources.Teaching Young People About Gardening and Nature.#2 – Gardening Publications with cover photos.


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