The complete guide to houseplants The easy way to choose and grow healthy, happy houseplants

The operative term in houseplants is house, but how is one supposed to know what plant to buy for the foyer and which one will look good on the bathroom vanity? So positive is Bradley that there's a plant for every room, she kicks off her comprehensive guide to their care and use by devoting luscious two-page spreads to such residential disaster zones as the shady living room, drafty hallway, and steamy bathroom, as well as such seemingly perfect locations as the garden and sunrooms. Along with chapters on essential topics such as selection, propagation, and watering, the guide contains advice on using creative containers for artful arrangements. An alphabetically arranged directory of 250 houseplants forms the heart of the book, and the section is filled with enticing color photographs and concise cultural descriptions of plant attributes and requirements. In all, this is an indispensable guide for every level of expertise. --Carol Haggas Copyright 2006 Booklist