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It walks through the basics of buying, potting, watering and feeding houseplants, then adds detail on soil, light, humidity, repotting and pest and disease management.
26L1659 - How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
An excellent reference for beginners or anyone who lacks a green thumb, this easy-to-use guide shows you how to help plants thrive in your home.
Beginning with a photo index of 119 common houseplants, it covers everything from ferns and begonias to mums and cacti. It explains virtually every aspect of plant care, including the basics of buying, potting, watering and feeding along with advice on soil, light, humidity, repotting, and combatting insects and diseases.
Each plant profile comes with "how not to kill it" instructions, ways to revive your plant when trouble occurs, and answers to questions about houseplant care and maintenance.
Hardcover, 6" × 8", 144 pages, 2023.
This book is also available in French.
It walks through the basics of buying, potting, watering and feeding houseplants, then adds detail on soil, light, humidity, repotting and pest and disease management.
Yes, it's written for beginners or anyone who lacks a green thumb, with a photo index of 119 plants to help you identify and look up care for what you're growing.
It includes a photo index of 119 common houseplants, each with its own care profile.
Yes, it's available in both English and French editions.
| Materials | Paper |
| Dimensions | 6" × 8" (page size) |
| Includes | Houseplant care guidebook |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
An excellent reference for beginners or anyone who lacks a green thumb, this easy-to-use guide shows you how to help plants thrive in your home.
Beginning with a photo index of 119 common houseplants, it covers everything from ferns and begonias to mums and cacti. It explains virtually every aspect of plant care, including the basics of buying, potting, watering and feeding along with advice on soil, light, humidity, repotting, and combatting insects and diseases.
Each plant profile comes with "how not to kill it" instructions, ways to revive your plant when trouble occurs, and answers to questions about houseplant care and maintenance.
Hardcover, 6" × 8", 144 pages, 2023.
This book is also available in French.
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