Growing Trees and Shrubs Indoors: Breathe New Life into Your Home with Large Plants

Description

Some of the most polluted places on earth are where we spend 90% of our time: inside our homes. Science is continually uncovering more effective ways of improving the quality of our environment, and plants―specifically indoor trees and shrubs―are at the top of this list. Growing trees and shrubs indoors might seem like a monumental challenge, but it's no different than growing any plants indoors. Written by master gardener DJ Herda, Growing Trees and Shrubs Indoors is a definitive guide on what makes these plants special and all the tips and tricks you need to help them survive and flourish in an indoor environment. It covers how they: Rid your environment of airborne pollutants Beautify your home Help you to live a longer, healthier, happier life. An explosive introduction into the wellness scene, Growing Trees and Shrubs Indoors is for those with a keen interest in gardening, health, and science, offering an entirely new way of promoting human wellness – by creating beautiful, enjoyable surroundings. Preface 1.Why Trees and Shrubs? 2.Greening Up for Health 3.Greening Up for Home 4.Greening Up for Work 5.Bringing the Outdoors In 6.Soil: Preparing for Action 7.Planting Your Indoor Trees and Shrubs 8.Light, Water, and Humidity 9.Food for Thought 10.Bugging Out! 11.Propagating Your Indoor Plants 12.Special Needs for Fruiting Plants 13.Companion Planting for Health 14.Pruning and Heading Back 15.Tools of the Trade 16.Recommended Trees and Shrubs Endnotes Index