The Container Gardening Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Sue Phillips (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

With the wide variety of containers available today, and the ever-increasing range of plants, the possible combinations are excitingly large. The Container Gardening Encyclopedia spans the world of container gardening in the most comprehensive manner possible, not only in terms of the vast array of different plants featured, but also the projects presented. The book is divided into thirteen distinct parts for easy reference. Parts One, Two and Three cover the basics, from choosing and making containers through to the principles of container gardening. The remaining ten parts each cover a different aspect of container gardening, from window boxes, through to patio pots, and from water gardens to herbs in containers. Throughout, practical advice is offered on selecting the right plants for particular types of container and location, while the essential techniques for planting up, growing and keeping the plants in peak condition are shown in over 1000 colour step-by-step photographs. A huge range of plants and "planted-up' containers is shown in some 500 photos.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sue Phillips has written several books, contributed widely to various gardening and general interest magazines, and has appeared on radio and television. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA) (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571458425
• ISBN-13: 978-1571458421
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,486,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Container Gardening, May 16, 1999

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[e-mail] (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Container Gardening Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

This is the first book on container gardening which covers everything from A to Z thatis connected with container gardening. Whether you are a novice or have a lifetime of gardening behind you, this is the book to purchase. Nowhere will you get more for your money than with this publication. Small or large spaces, new or used containers, old reliable or more modern plants, everything is covered. There is even a section that walks you through on how to make your own containers. Whether you have lots of time to pamper your "garden" or can only spend minutes at a time, trust me, there is nothing better on the market.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Georgous photography creative and easy to follow directions, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Container Gardening Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

Until I read this book I never dreamed that there were so many creative ways to set up portable plant features for every area of the home. Especially good is the section on water features complete with plants and fish. The step-by-step instructions are as easy to follow as connecting the dots but the results will bring a lot more compliments like, "However did you do that?" Inside, outside, shady or sunny, this book has me believing that we can be successful with plants anywhere.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but lacking......, July 10, 2000

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"angelger28" (Scottsdale, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Container Gardening Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

I specifically wanted this book to help me with my vegetable container garden. There's a very SMALL section about tomatoes, eggplants, and strawberries that wasn't much help. Other than that, the book is beautiful. If I was striving for a gorgeous flower container garden, I'd definitley buy this book.