Living with plants - George Carter

This beautifully illustrated book takes a highly innovative look at choosing and displaying plants within the home. Imaginative ways of living with plants are considered room by room - from kitchens and bathrooms to sittingrooms and hallways. Decorating styles such as rural simplicity and modern contemporary are looked at in turn, featuring plants from ferns, grasses and herbs to cacti and bulbs. An easy-to-use plant directory of all the plants that are featured in the book, plus more, gives no-nonsense advice on care for each plant. Symbols are used to show suitable conditions, including low light spots, draughty corners and warm humid areas, for each plant. - A totally fresh approach to using plants within the home, giving a wealth of creative and inspirational ideas for displaying plants to complement the style of the interiors - Includes specially commissioned stunning full-colour photographs - Written by a leading garden designer and highly acclaimed author