Container Gardens : How to Design and Plant Beautiful Potted Plants

by Lewis, Eleanore

• ISBN13: 9780696211256
• ISBN10: 0696211254
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Features 15 do-it-yourself projects and recommended plants show how to create a garden in even the smallest space. 100+ tips; 267 photographs; 7 illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(6)
Think of all the places in your yard that could use a facelift
See how planting in containers offers ideal solutions to the most common gardening problems: lack of space or sun, poor soil, limited access, or challenging climate
Portable pots give you more gardening flexibility and opportunities for creating beautiful garden accents
the gardens	12	(60)
Consider the exciting possibilities for your potted gardens, from window boxes and hanging baskets to troughs and planters of all kinds, and step-by-step instructions for planning and planting them
containers for every place	72	(32)
Discover ways to decorate any part of your yard or garden with plants in containers
From entries and stairways to patios and decks, you'll find plenty of spots for pots, including places where you didn't think you had room to garden
the basics	104	(16)
Success with container gardening comes easily after you learn how too give plants what they need, including good soil, adequate water, and help in times of trouble
Once you master the basics, container gardening becomes a snap
great plants for containers	120	(14)
Design your potted gardens with the best plants for your climate
Choose from annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, and other plants most suited for containers
sources	134	(1)
zone map	135	(1)
index	136