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Garden Trade News, May 01
The traditional Experts are bibles for many in the trade
Sunday Express, June 3 01
Although they don’t look as sexy as a hardback on roof gardens, they are where you turn to for help
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hmm... a hard one to review, as there is so much in here which is useful both to the avid indoor gardener, and novice alike.
The book, originally published in 1982 looks tired, and could have been easily updated with better graphics and photographs... illustrating ideas with (then) contempory photo's was a ground breaking step, now it looks odd. Very American in its idea's as well, and not terribly relevant to U.K. interiors.
Still, it has clear to follow guides, a useful little problem's page, and some nice illustrations.
Could however have been updated in order to be as valuable now as it was when I was starting out my indoor adventures.
The book, originally published in 1982 looks tired, and could have been easily updated with better graphics and photographs... illustrating ideas with (then) contempory photo's was a ground breaking step, now it looks odd. Very American in its idea's as well, and not terribly relevant to U.K. interiors.
Still, it has clear to follow guides, a useful little problem's page, and some nice illustrations.
Could however have been updated in order to be as valuable now as it was when I was starting out my indoor adventures.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second book on houseplants by the author... the first being amazingly successful, and published worldwide.
The most useful bits are the small photo's by which you can attempt to identify the plants you want to find out about.
The photo's though are very grainy, and poor quality in my opinion, and not too good. There is poor cross linking, and the book looks very dated indeed, despite being recently written.
It shows ideas as to where plants can go, using original 1970's-early 1980's photographs, and as such looks horrendously outdated. The language though is clear, and it has the occasional little gem. Buy if you have the series of books, to complete the set, otherwise think carefully. Having said that, this is a unique book, and useful in its own way.
The most useful bits are the small photo's by which you can attempt to identify the plants you want to find out about.
The photo's though are very grainy, and poor quality in my opinion, and not too good. There is poor cross linking, and the book looks very dated indeed, despite being recently written.
It shows ideas as to where plants can go, using original 1970's-early 1980's photographs, and as such looks horrendously outdated. The language though is clear, and it has the occasional little gem. Buy if you have the series of books, to complete the set, otherwise think carefully. Having said that, this is a unique book, and useful in its own way.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a replacement for an older version which had become out of date because of all the interesting new plants that are now available. This version of the book is great, very up to date with good advice and good photos.
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House plants reprieved !
House plants in my hands used to be doomed to an early burial, but now with the House Plant Expert there is hope of them seeing out one season and maybe seeing in a second. Hurrah.
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a must for all who buy plants and then forget what to do with them and reminder of the names
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Gilliland
Great buy
Simple language and clear diagrams so even if your a beginer gardner like me or a pro, you will find this book very useful to have around.
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I was disappointed,had to email seller to chase up my order several times,although still delivered in the allotted time span,I also ordered one from E Bay,it was in my hands in... Read more
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Houseplants Galore
Excellent book. Very informative with lots of illustrations and very well presented. Arrived in perfect condition, very quickly and a very good price. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. A. Espin
House Plant Help
Bought this a gift for someone who is not very good at keeping houseplants alive! It has lot's of information on how to care and recognise your plants, it tells you how and when... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Mrs. A. Bagnall
My houseplant bible
I can't say any more except I've just ordered my third - the last two fell apart through use! For most common and a lot of relatively rare houseplants this gives nearly everything... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by SmokeNMirrors
The House Plant Expert
A great book to have with you in the home, very easy to read and understand.
Contains all the information on plants and the ideal location in the home without going into too... Read more
Contains all the information on plants and the ideal location in the home without going into too... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2008 by R. L. Judd
Excellent for beginners and experts alike
These books are just brilliant. Easy to read and even easier to understand, they explain everything you need to know about most [if not all] of the plants you're likely to try and... Read more
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