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Container Gardening: 250 Design Ideas & Step-By-Step Techniques

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I am a novice gardener who gardens exclusively in containers. This book has gorgeous photographs and very good, easy to follow advice for planting and arranging containers to maximize their attractiveness. Even though I do not grow ornamentals, which is what this book focuses on (I grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs), this book has still given me lots of great ideas that have translated very nicely to my edible container gardens (sometimes the hardest thing to do, is to figure out how to arrange several pots in a pleasing way--having even just a few examples to use a reference can really help with the brainstorming--and when many of your planted containers will weigh over 100 pounds when planted, like mine do, it really helps to have an idea before they are filled!). If you are looking for inspiration and easy to follow advice, this is a very good choice--especially given how affordable it is.

This book has really good ideas for professionals and amateurs alike. I already knew all of the plants, but it's good to get fresh ideas when you're having a creativity block. Also has some good basics for amateur container gardeners.

I have been collecting many books on container gardening recently for seminars I was giving, and of them all, this book "Container Gardening: 250 Design Ideas and Step-by-step Techniques" was really superior. The pictures are breathtaking and all the design ideas were carefully explained and were definitely doable. they used plants that are available unlike some books that use more exotic plants. I had a good experience buying this book, too. It came very quickly and was a very good price. All in all, I give this all the stars available!!!! If you only want to get one book on container gardening, this would be the one.

I received this book as a gift and it is a perfect resource for those of us who admire container gardens but don't quite know how to achieve professional looking results. There is so much valuable information in the book, and even more ideas that I would have never thought of.

Great book for planning your containers. Most photos have a corresponding diagram to identify the plants.

This is a great book with lots of ideas! Also has a recipe for making your own hypertufa pots out of cement, peat and perlite.

Very well written and instructive for the gardener who wants useful, creative advice. No fluff, just great descriptions and tips.

Want dramatic results? Then, take this with you to your favorite garden/landscapers. Pass by the "big box" stores on your way. I'm thrilled with my containers and hanging baskets -- and have gotten raves from friends and neighbors.

This book was really helpul and answered all the questions I had about container gardening. Full of great ideas.

This is a great book. Lots of good ideas and helpful information. Its being added to my library and hopefully my garden will show what I learned.