Decorating with plants

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DECORATING WITH PLANTS Living colour in the home A. C. Muller-Idzerda and Elisabeth de Lestrieux
The imaginative use of plants brings a room alive; restful greens and splashes of living colour introduce harmony or excitement to complete the simplest or most sophisticated decor. This book gives invaluable advice on the successful positioning and grouping of houseplants to create a harmonious 'living decor' of greenery.
The book begins with general information on cultivation and plant care: light, air and water; feeding; pruning and repotting; propagation; diseases and pests. All types of plants are described — palms, climbing and hanging plants, succulents and cacti, herbs, orchids, bulbs, plants for the sun and plants for the shade and unusual and newly-introduced species. The techniques for hydroponics — cultivation without soil — and bottle gardens are also described. This is followed by a comprehensive monthly calendar.
The section on the use of plants in interior decoration... Tovább

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DECORATING WITH PLANTS Living colour in the home A. C. Muller-Idzerda and Elisabeth de Lestrieux
The imaginative use of plants brings a room alive; restful greens and splashes of living colour introduce harmony or excitement to complete the simplest or most sophisticated decor. This book gives invaluable advice on the successful positioning and grouping of houseplants to create a harmonious 'living decor' of greenery.
The book begins with general information on cultivation and plant care: light, air and water; feeding; pruning and repotting; propagation; diseases and pests. All types of plants are described — palms, climbing and hanging plants, succulents and cacti, herbs, orchids, bulbs, plants for the sun and plants for the shade and unusual and newly-introduced species. The techniques for hydroponics — cultivation without soil — and bottle gardens are also described. This is followed by a comprehensive monthly calendar.
The section on the use of plants in interior decoration covers the successful use of light to enhance their beauty, complementary groups of plants, plants for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and their place in open plan living, with magnificent colour photographs illustrating the possibilities.
An illustrated dictionary in colour describes 240 houseplants, providing practical basic guidance and identification at a glance. A wealth of superb colour illustrations complements and clarifies the text, making the book not only the key to the decorative possibilities of houseplants, but also a valuable and permanent source of reference for every plant-lover.
The Authors
Mrs A. C. Muller-Idzerda is an eminent flower and plant expert and has published a number of books on the cultivation and maintenance of plants; Elisabeth de Lestrieux is a specialist in interior and architectural design. Their collaboration has produced a unique and attractive book.
Jacket illustrations: Kees Hageman: front cover, back cover, front cover bathroom inset; Jan den Hengst: front cover kitchen inset; Fotoarchiv VT-Wonen: front cover living room inset. Vissza