RHS Practical House Plant Book: Choose the Best, Display Creatively by Zia Allaway - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241317594
Publisher: DK
Age Range: Adult

Overview
The RHS Practical House Plant Book is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide for anyone looking to fill their home with thriving greenery. Written in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, it combines expert design advice with practical care know-how, covering everything from choosing the right plant for the right spot to styling creative displays. With 175 individual plant profiles, this hardcover reference is packed with photography, step-by-step projects, and troubleshooting tips that make indoor gardening approachable for beginners and seasoned plant parents alike. It is an essential shelf reference for any home filled with greenery.

About the Book
Organized into clear, practical sections, the RHS Practical House Plant Book walks readers through every stage of indoor gardening, from initial plant selection to long-term care. The opening chapters focus on design principles, showing how to group plants by light, humidity, and color to create striking displays in any room, from sunny windowsills to shadier corners. Step-by-step projects demonstrate how to build terrariums, hanging arrangements, and statement plant groupings, giving readers the confidence to experiment with their own indoor jungle. The heart of the book is its directory of 175 plant profiles, each detailing light and water requirements, ideal temperature ranges, feeding schedules, and common pests or diseases to watch for. Authors Zia Allaway and Fran Bailey, working alongside the Royal Horticultural Society, draw on decades of horticultural expertise to translate complex plant science into clear, actionable advice. Troubleshooting sections address common houseplant problems such as yellowing leaves, leggy growth, and pest infestations, helping readers diagnose issues before they become fatal. Seasonal care calendars and repotting guides round out the practical content, ensuring plants are supported through every stage of their life indoors. Whether the goal is a single thriving fiddle-leaf fig or a fully styled plant-filled living room, this book offers the structure and inspiration needed to succeed. Its blend of horticultural accuracy and design-forward styling makes it a standout reference that goes beyond basic care instructions to help readers truly understand their plants.

Key Benefits

• 175 detailed plant profiles covering care, light, and watering needs
• Written with the trusted expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Step-by-step styling and display projects for every room
• Troubleshooting guidance for common houseplant problems
• Durable hardcover format built to last as a kitchen or shelf reference
• Ideal for beginners and experienced indoor gardeners alike

About the Authors
Zia Allaway is a garden writer and editor who has authored and contributed to numerous RHS and DK gardening titles, specializing in planting design and practical horticulture for home and indoor spaces. Fran Bailey is a horticultural writer with experience in plant care content for home gardeners, focusing on everyday care routines that keep houseplants healthy year-round. The Royal Horticultural Society, the UK's leading gardening charity, lends its horticultural authority and research to the book, ensuring the care advice reflects trusted, expert-reviewed standards used by professional growers and enthusiasts alike across the country.

Why You'll Love This Book
Perfect for new plant parents, seasoned collectors, or as a thoughtful housewarming or birthday gift, this hardcover guide turns houseplant care from guesswork into confident, informed routines. Its practical layout and gorgeous photography make it equally at home on a coffee table or potting bench during the holiday season or any time of year.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.