Degrees
Education/Credentials MA
My Expert Service
I am the only expert in this category with professional experience and knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe, effective treatment. My answers are based on 30 years of professional, hands-on experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand. I do NOT use search engines to find answers to your questions.
Expertise I am the only expert in this category with professional experience and knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe, effective treatment. My answers are based on 30 years of professional, hands-on experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand.No questions are too foolish or too dumb. What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I have learned many professional plant care secrets over the years and I enjoy sharing those secrets with others. I am writing a book that reveals many of these secrets. Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Matching an indoor plant to the available light is the single most important element in indoor plant care. Unnecessary repotting is the single most common cause of plant problems. The "common sense" advice dispensed elsewhere is often out-dated and inappropriate for the home environment. Something controversial or provocative about this subject Interior landscapers are the true indoor plant care experts. The techniques of indoor plant care are very different than those used by outdoor master gardeners and by greenhouse growers. Beware of outdoor gardening experts posing as experts in the care of houseplants. My experience and knowledge is based on plant care in offices and homes, like yours.
Experience & Qualifications
Experience in the area I have nearly 30 years of professional indoor landscaping experience caring for plants in homes, offices, building lobbies, stores, restaurants, and other adverse environments. I have written extensively on the care of indoor plants, including a 260 page book. My specialties include Ficus trees, low light plants, repotting, pest control, and re-blooming holiday plants. Education/Credentials BA, Amherst College What do you like about this subject? I like the challenge of getting live plants to grow in less than ideal conditions in the home and office. It is always better to ask your questions before you act on your assumptions. No questions are too foolish or too dumb. What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I have learned many professional plant care secrets over the years and I enjoy sharing those secrets with others. I am writing a book that reveals many of these secrets.Expertise I am the only expert in this category with professional experience and knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe, effective treatment. My answers are based on 30 years of professional, hands-on experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand. I do NOT use search engines to find answers to your questions.Something controversial or provocative about this subject Interior landscapers are the true indoor plant care experts. The techniques of indoor plant care are very different than those used by outdoor master gardeners and by greenhouse growers. Beware of outdoor gardening experts posing as experts in the care of houseplants. My experience and knowledge is based on plant care in offices and homes, like yours.