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American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Containers [Paperback]

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AHS Practical Guides April 26, 1999
Introducing a new series of practical guides on important gardening topics. A new generation of gardening reference titles, the AHS Practical Guides present the practical know-how of the American Horticultural Society in compact, attractive guides that address specific gardening topics. From popular plants and plant groups to garden design and planning solutions, these books answer every gardener's needs. With new photography, fresh ideas, straightforward text, and the finest horticultural information, the AHS Practical Guides inspire confidence and ensure success. Practical information in a compact format, with more than 250 color photos in each guide Includes clearly explained projects for the less experienced or busy gardener.


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Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Containers is an ideal title for those looking to combine favorite plants with all kinds of window boxes, tubs, and other unusual pots. Focusing on appropriate plants for small areas and creating the perfect combination of plant and container, you'll find direction for growing healthy plants and building your own unique vessels.

Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the home improvement novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--no skipping such detail work like waterproofing or squaring off corners.

The aim of this book is to get you professional-quality results, and if you follow directions carefully, you'll get the job done beautifully. The plant listings supply plenty of ideas for all climates and special needs--new gardeners will find all kinds of useful tips. Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed, and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking to add a mosaic pot of spring bulbs or wooden troughs custom fit to your patio, you'll find options for all your projects that will set your plants off beautifully with striking combinations of textures and materials. --Jill Lightner


Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: DK ADULT (April 26, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789441527
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789441522
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,142,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Container 101, May 8, 2000
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Reference this small but very useful book as a primer on container gardening from the very simple to the more elaborate. What fun I have had in experimenting with many of the ideas mentioned in the book in my own container gardens. For those with little time but interest in getting started in this gardening approach, check out this book!
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