Allen & Unwin | Design Book | Houseplants & Design

For the plant obsessed, the plant curious and those of us quietly hoping this might be the book that finally keeps them alive.

Bringing a little greenery indoors can completely change the feeling of a space, and this beautiful book from Liz Carlson celebrates the joy of creating your own indoor garden.

Packed with gorgeous photography and practical advice, it explores how houseplants can turn a house into a home, reconnect us with nature and bring a sense of calm to our everyday spaces.

From choosing the right pot size and understanding root health to managing pests and caring for your growing collection, Liz takes readers through the essentials in an approachable way. Whether your home already resembles a small jungle or you're cautiously starting with plant number one, there's something here for every level of green thumb.

There’s a lovely local connection too. Liz is the owner of NODE in Lyttelton, Canterbury, and her background as an international travel writer comes through in an accessible, engaging style that makes this as enjoyable to sit down and read as it is useful to keep nearby for reference.

Why We Love It

• Beautifully photographed throughout
• Practical advice for growing healthy houseplants
• Covers choosing pots and pot sizes
• Explores root health and plant care
• Advice for managing common pests
• Suitable for beginners and experienced plant lovers
• Inspiration for styling greenery throughout the home
• Celebrates the connection between plants, home and wellbeing
• Written by Canterbury-based Liz Carlson
• Gorgeous coffee-table book that's useful too
• Fabulous housewarming or new-home gift
• Perfect paired with a planter or something lovely for the home

Author: Liz Carlson
Focus: Houseplants, Indoor Gardening, Plant Care & Home Styling
New Zealand Connection: Author and owner of NODE, Lyttelton, Canterbury

For growing plants, creating beautiful spaces and perhaps finally figuring out what that slightly dramatic fern actually wants from you.