{"product_id":"the-new-complete-guide-to-houseplants-expert-houseplant-growing-advice-for-everyone","title":"The New Complete Guide to Houseplants: Expert Houseplant Growing Advice for Everyone","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003eReady to grow with confidence? \u003ci\u003eThe New Complete Guide to Houseplants\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Costa Farms horticulturist Justin Hancock, delivers practical, real-world advice to help you grow healthier plants at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eInstead of relying on strict rules that don’t always fit your home, this guide shows you how to understand what your plants need—and how to adjust based on your space, light, and environment. Whether you’re caring for your first pothos or expanding a collection of tropicals, the book helps take the guesswork out of indoor gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eInside, you’ll find clear guidance on lighting, watering, humidity, feeding, propagation, troubleshooting, and more—all explained in a way that feels approachable, not overwhelming. Full-color photography and real-world examples make this a resource you’ll come back to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eJustin helps readers understand not just what to do, but why plants respond the way they do—so plant owners can make better decisions and grow plants that thrive, not just survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBreaks down plant care into clear, usable decisions—not guesswork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; 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