Gardening in containers offers boundless possibilities for cleverly decorating small areas indoors and out. Plus, container gardening is a manageable and fun way for anyone to garden. This inspiring and beautiful step-by-step book on the fastest growing category in gardening is a comprehensive reference to what containers work best for what plants, seasonal planting schemes, simple planting techniques, and plant maintenance. With this book, anyone can explore the joys of gardening, whether they live in a rural setting or a city apartment.
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“Here are creative ideas for special plants to capture more than casual interest for the container garden.”
– Dick Delano, the Dutch Gardener (broadcast)
“The ideal book for those who are looking for ways to dramatize their container gardens.” – The Florida Gardener
“This is one of the best container gardening books…great attention is given to the often-neglected maintenance of container gardens.” – Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
“This is the ideal book for gardeners who are short of time or space and for those looking for simple ways to add drama and color to their outdoor living spaces.” – Gardens Decks & Patios
“Using clear language and photography, this excellent book covers all of the important aspects of container gardening – including sites, design, care, and a plant directory.” – Library Journal, starred review
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The ultimate guide to adding beautiful, imaginative, and colorful container gardens to your yard, deck, patio, porch, sidewalk, windowsills, balcony, or roof terrace
An invaluable sourcebook of ideas with more than 400 gorgeous color photos that inspire and teach
Clear, simple, and informative instructions for both first-time and experienced gardeners
Specially commissioned photography by leading garden photographer Andrew Lawson
Comprehensive information on what types of containers work best for what plants; seasonal planting schemes; step-by-step planting techniques; care and maintenance; and selecting the right plants
Complete care guidelines, including feeding and watering, pruning, staking, propagation, and dealing with pests and diseases
A fully illustrated A-Z directory of more than 100 species and varieties of plants, with detailed information on how to grow them
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I've been gardening outdoors for more years than I'd care to admit but, potted plants were nothing I had really ever done. I'd buy hanging pots of Petuina or lantana and that would be that.
The Practical Guide to Container Gardening opened me up to a whole new way of thinking about potted plants! EVERYTHING is covered from what kind of pots you can choose to what plants grow best in what light and space. How to care for your plants once they are in pots or need to be re-potted This book is full of gorgeous photo's to give you great ideas and to show wonderful combinations you may not have thought of on your own!
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This is a wonderful book. I like the ideas and the visuals as well as the dictionary of different plants at the back. I like how the book helps you with color and balance as well as limited space. How different plants can be combined in containers. I have a porch on the back of my apartment and want to grow plants there.
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CONTAINERS CAN be employed in a variety of ways to enhance the architecture of the house and the garden itself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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CONTAINERS CAN be employed in a variety of ways to enhance the architecture of the house and the garden itself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Remedy Remove, Ali Baba New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Tabletop Gardens: Create 40 intimate gardens for the home, no matter what the season by Rosemary McCreary in Back Matter
- Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Swimming Pool and Spa by Catriona Tudor Erler in Back Matter
- Deckscaping: Gardening and Landscaping On and Around Your Deck by Barbara W. Ellis in Back Matter
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