Decorating with Plants: What to Choose, Ways to Style, and How to Make Them Thrive

This is not a complete reference for houseplants, or an encyclopedia, I will say that right up front. You need something else for that stuff. What you get here is nicely presented inspiration, ideas, and suggestions, along with a basic and short section of some of the most common houseplants you might find and how to care for them. Definitely go through the Resources section at the back and visit the websites. I found a great online plant seller within 50 miles of my home in this section, for those things I really want but can't find locally. I've already bought a plant from them, and it arrived in perfect condition. Before I read this book I never would have thought about buying houseplants online!One warning I will give, though, is that a lot of the stuff you see in this book, in terms of planters and other accessories, is horrendously expensive. I shouldn't have been surprised since I first became aware of the book through a recommendation in Sunset Magazine, which used to be for regular people but is now apparently for only the most well-off among us. Anyway, it's fun to look at, and if the houseplant bug bites you then you can find plenty of A to Z reference work on keeping your plants alive somewhere else. This is a book to keep on the coffee table.

This is a gorgeous book. Not only is it something to display, it really teaches you about plants and how to use them in making your home beautiful. Easy to understand and follow (I do not have a green thumb) - I can't wait to try these ideas! I highly recommend!

While I live in a sub-700sq/ft apartment, I do love to see how plants can add to every conceivable room you could have in a house.I like that the author takes you through the whole process of adding a plant to your home, asking such fundamental questions as, 'How much time do you want to spend caring for your greenery?' right away, and then helping you plan for your (8 room!) home, helping you narrow down what will work in your space (out of 28 mostly common houseplants).Not all of the plants listed throughout are "beginner" plants, per se, but I think that's awesome! Your chosen plants can be anything if you have (or create) a great place for them in your home, and the way the book is arranged inspires you to decide what is going to be perfect for your situation. I always enjoy a no-limits attitude (Gardening Under Lights: The Complete Guide for Indoor Growers Hardcover by Leslie F. Halleck is also recommended if you live in a cave house as I do).There are some great visuals of not only the plants and the spaces you'll keep them, but also subtle things like how you can arrange items and plants on a shelf several ways to to refresh your space. Or how to balance one side of the room to the other, and make your wall color or backsplash pop, by playing off different plant+pot colors, textures, and scale.I especially enjoyed the Kitchen section, as I felt it had some unexpectedly fun ideas: encouraging you to try your hand at sprouts and micro greens, lemongrass (lovely to see and smell in the winter!), and out-of-the-box suggestions for carnivorous plants to keep pests at bay.The author also mentions which plants are considered toxic, and what that means for kids and pets. Some of the ideas in the Playroom section are definitely still fun for us adults, too, like a wheatgrass terrarium and wall-mounted marimo moss habitat.I honestly enjoyed this book more than I expected to, and it is a fantastic companion to design books like Domino: The Book of Decorating, which in my opinion is sorely lacking on plants in many of its beautiful sunny rooms! I uploaded an example of a similarly styled bedroom, sans plant, from that book to compare looks. Obviously the one with a plant is superior.

If you already love plants or if you aspire to have more nature inside your home, this book willhold your hand along the way. Published in 2019, the photos are crisp and engaging. The text is organized into sections. First, there is a list of “go to plants” and information on how to select and care for each plant. Next, there is a room-by-room guide to using those plants in specific spaces. The author demonstrates creativity, for example using the toy boat in the photo as a vessel for decorating kid-friendly spaces. This book does trend to more of a Scandinavian or Modern look versus Colonial or Traditional decor. One of my favorite things about this resource is that the actual book is attractive and could easily become a decorative item in any of the settings the author describes. In fact, I first became acquainted with the text when I spotted it on the coffee table at a friend’s new house that was decorated with carefully selected plants. My friend and I both love plants, however I struggle with selecting the correct plants for my rooms and matching them to appropriate vessels. The author breaks down how to stage plants in different containers and shows how adjusting this element can make a big difference in how the plant looks. Hopefully you will find this book to be a useful resource that supports you as you enrich your living spaces with plants.

Three words describe this book: Beautiful, inspiring, and achievable. If you would like to add greenery to your life, this book shows you how through explanation, examples, and beautiful photography. No plant stylist, designer, or fancy stuff required.

The media could not be loaded.  I loved all the inspiration this book had to offer and the information just added to my brain about the many plants plant-lovers are using today in their homes, why and even where. It's a mix of encyclopedia-like set up and feng shui-like advice because she describes\advises where to put what plants and why. No demands, just understandably good advice and clear descriptions. Good choice to add to your library if you ask me.

This is a fantastic book to learn about the needs of various common (and uncommon) houseplants, where to put them, what they like/don’t like, and how to help them thrive! Anyone who loves plants should get this book. Beautiful photos, and will definitely make you want to get allllllll the plants!

She teaches you the science of having the best plants for you, for your spot and for your life and making them healthy af and looking amazing