The manual of interior plantscaping
Subtitle: a guide to design, installation, and maintenance
By: Kathy Fediw
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781604695571
Subjects: Interior landscaping; House plants
Description: "Plants are an integral part of today's commercial interiors. They set a mood, direct foot traffic, enhance architectural features, improve productivity, and make indoor spaces healthier and more livable. The Manual of Interior Plantscaping shows you how to design all the major types of interior plantscapes--atriums, indoor gardens, green walls, potted office plants, and miniature displays like dish gardens. You'll learn basic design principles and the mechanics behind a successful interiorscape, as well as how to maintain and care for indoor plants, with tested information on watering practices, pruning, plant nutrition, and preventing pests and diseases. Profiles of the 60 best indoor plants will help you design a plantscape that is both functional and beautiful for years to come,"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What plants contribute to a design; title: Design basics; title: Using floor plans and digital photography; title: Choosing the right plants: lighting requirements; title: Dealing with plant growth and change; title: Individual potted plants; title: Interior gardens; title: Color bowls and tabletop gardens; title: Green walls and vertical gardens; title: Watering indoor plants; title: Pruning and grooming; title: Plant problems; title: The plant palette.