This publication discusses the different aspects of growing houseplants. Subjects included are light, temperature and ventilation, humidity, watering, fertilizing, soil preparation, repotting, additional care, and summer care. Tables are included giving information on which plants will grow in hot and dry conditions and which plants will grow depending on the amount of exposure to light.
This publication discusses what you need to get started, the suitable plants for aquariums, waterscaping, adding the fish, and keeping your aquarium clean. Illustrations showing the different suitable plants and how to place the plants within the gravel are included.
This publication discusses soil and drainage, containers, plants, planning, planting, and care of a terrarium. A table is provided listing the plants which can be used for terrariums. Illustrations are included on a Wardian Case, the different approaches to viewing terrariums, and a typical terrarium ready for planting.
One of the best ways to prevent serious plant disease outbreaks is by choosing disease-resistant plants. This publication describes disease resistance in plants, provides management techniques to help avoid disease, and lists species and cultivars of common landscape plants with disease resistance.
This publication discusses growing annual flowers, the soil preparation, fertilizer, seeds and cultivation. A table is included listing the planting and care of selected garden annuals sown as seeds. Illustrations are also provided showing the recommended planting procedure, the average dates of last spring frost in Indiana, and how to properly pinch annuals to produce more flowers.