Synopses & Reviews
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
Review
"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
Synopsis
Offering boundless possibilities for cleverly decorating small areas indoors and out, container gardening is fun and easy. This practical guide covers everything you need to know to design and maintain your own container garden, including illustrated step-by-step instructions for choosing the best container for each plant, creating seasonal planting schemes, and a variety of proven growing techniques. With detailed profiles of more than 100 plants, you'll be inspired to experiment and add creative touches to your thriving and beautiful container garden.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Susan Berry is a garden writer and editor who specializes in gardening, design, and craft subjects. Together with Steve Bradley she has written Contained Gardens and The Practical Guide to Container Gardening. She is the best-selling author of other books that include Gardener's Guide to Plant Life and Dried Flower Arranger's Year, a publication of Reader's Digest. She lives in England.Steve Bradley is director of horticulture at Merrist Wood in England. He is respected as one of Great Britain's foremost horticulturists.
Table of Contents
PLACES FOR CONTAINERS 6
Entrances and Steps 8
Patio 12
Balconies 16
Roof Gardens 20
Walkways and Paths 24
DESIGNING WITH CONTAINERS 28
Choosing Containers 30
Large Containers 38
Small Containers 42
Hanging Baskets 46
Window Boxes 50
Unusual Containers 54
DESIGNING WITH PLANTS 60
Displaying Foliage Plants 62
Displaying Flowering Plants 68
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 76
Buying and Setting Up 78
Growing in Containers 80
Potting and Repotting 82
The Growing Medium 85
Feeding Plants 86
Watering Plants 88
Pruning Plants 90
Staking Plants 95
Propagation 96
Maintaining Containers 102
Diseases and Pests 104
CONTAINER PLANT DIRECTORY 106