By Audrey Tan
Whether you’re just starting out on your journey and learning about gardening or are already an avid one with an expert green thumb, there’s no end when it comes to learning about plants. Sure, you can easily find all kinds of gardening tips and tricks online. Still, nothing beats the feeling of discovering the wonders of your greenery in a well-written and presented book. You also open a treasure trove of information when reading books about plants.
Plus, some of our favourites that we’ll share below feature stunning photography for a stimulating, inspiring and satisfying read. In fact, some plant books look so good that they can double up as decoration for your shelves and coffee tables. Who knows, they may also inspire other budding gardeners to indulge in growing.
Keep reading to find your new favourite plant book!
The New Plant Parent By Darryl Cheng
If you’re in the market for just one plant book, you need to get Darryl Cheng’s The New Plant Parent. Through a series of personal stories, photographs and diagrams, Cheng, an engineer with a green thumb, helps readers to understand the whys behind indoor plant care and how different plants react to certain conditions.
Even if you aren’t into gardening, this is an interesting read to learn some general facts about plants – it might even compel you to get your first houseplant! For beginners and new plant parents, this is the perfect book to get you started.
Botanicum By Katie Scott (Illustrations By Katie Haworth)
Get ready to be enthralled by Botanicum, a book that features a wealth of botanical knowledge accompanied by stunning artwork of plants. This magnificent tome will leave you in awe page after page. It will not only tell you all you need to know about how plants work, but it’s also so beautiful that you’d want to display it for everyone to see.
The author Katie Scott teaches you about all aspects of plant life, including tropical plants, wildflowers, and even crops! Thanks to another Katie (Haworth), this book is a piece of artwork and a perfect gift for anyone, even if they aren’t into plants. It’s a great decoration piece to amp up any space.
You can also get a companion activity book to engage you or some of the younger members of your family further into plant life.
Urban Jungle: Living And Styling With Plants By Igor Josifovic And Judith De Graaff
Especially for those living in apartment buildings and condominiums, having plants is an excellent way to create a homely environment and bring a little of the outside inside. But if you’re like me and have a green thumb but can’t decorate to save your life, Urban Jungle is overflowing with inspirational plant styling ideas and advice for the home.
Brought to you by two people with a passion for living with plants, this book sheds light on their importance and how they make our lives better, healthier, and more beautiful. It takes you through five different “green” homes and gives advice and tips on creating your very own urban jungle.
Ultimate Wonder Plants: Your Urban Jungle Interior By Irene Schampaert And Judith Baehner
Get inspired by flipping through this book of some of the world’s most beautiful green interiors and learn some fantastic tips for creating a green oasis at home. Ultimate Wonder Plants takes you through colour theory, how playing with different sizes creates dimension, plant styling ideas, and, importantly, how to care for them.
Filled with professional photography and rich illustrations, this is one of those books that’ll look great on your coffee table, and you’ll never get bored reading it over and over again. It’s the ultimate plant bible to have on hand to nurture your green thumb!
Stylish Succulents: Japanese Inspired Container Gardens For Small Spaces By Yoshinobu Kondo And Tomomi Kondo
Succulents are the way to go for those who want to have plants at home but lack the discipline to keep them alive. They’re less finicky, making them easier to care for, and they also come in all kinds of unique shapes and sizes to create a cosy, earthy atmosphere in the home.
This book is suitable for gardeners of every level. It’ll guide you through everything you need to know about growing succulents and caring for them, including styling ideas to match your personal space and mood. If you’re looking for an affordable way to decorate your space with plants, we suggest checking this one out!
So, which book will you be picking up first?
I suggest starting at number one and making your way to number five to round up your plant knowledge by learning about succulents! But don’t stop there; the world of plants is exciting and never-ending. If you love reading and you love plants, you are spoiled for choice!