Guide to Growing Healthy HouseplantsThe newest and most up-to-date plant-care reference; The book focuses on plant care needs for healthy, vibrant results; Identifies a specific plant group and addresses cultural requirements for a variety of the most widely grown species; Contains an A-Z listing of over 400 plants by both common and scientific names which makes finding a plant easy every time; Over 500 photographs. |
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| Title | Guide to Growing Healthy Houseplants |
| Editor | Denny Schrock |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Meredith Books, 2005 |
| ISBN | 0696221462, 9780696221460 |
| Length | 144 pages |
| Subjects | › Gardening / House Plants & Indoor |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |