Ortho's All About Container Gardening

by Roth, Sally; Peirce, Pam; Goldberg, David

• ISBN13: 9780897214544
• ISBN10: 0897214544
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Meredith Books

Summary

Container gardening is so easy, fast, and portable that it brings the joy of gardening to anyone, anywhere, anytime from window boxes and hanging baskets to living bouquets, edible gardens and more -- this book's innovative ideas and clear, step-by-step instructions guarantee every gardener professional results. Step-by-step instructions for 28 beautiful container gardens; Techniques and products for professional results; The 100 best container plants and how to grow them.

Table of Contents

Containers for Every Purpose	4	(10)
Brimming with Versatility	6	(2)
Decorating Outdoors	8	(2)
Containers in the Landscape	10	(2)
Specialty Container Gardens	12	(2)
Container Basics	14	(18)
Design Like a Pro	15	(1)
Terra-Cotta Containers	16	(1)
Wooden Containers	17	(1)
Cast, Molded, and Metal	18	(2)
Refinishing Containers	20	(2)
Potting Mix	22	(1)
Fertilizing	23	(1)
Planting	24	(2)
Watering	26	(2)
Grooming and Care	28	(2)
Backstage	30	(2)
Container Gardens	32	(32)
How to Plant Mixed Containers	33	(1)
Hanging Pots	34	(2)
Hanging Baskets	36	(2)
Seasonal Drama	38	(2)
Formal Shrubs	40	(2)
Summer Bouquets	42	(2)
Tropical Effect	44	(2)
Early Spring	46	(2)
Tulips for Spring	48	(2)
Window Fox for Summer	50	(2)
Window Box with White Theme	52	(2)
Shade	54	(1)
Hot Sun	55	(1)
Water Gardens	56	(2)
Herb Gardens	58	(2)
Vegetables and Fruits	60	(2)
Butterfly Gardens	62	(1)
Hummingbird Gardens	63	(1)
Gallery of Container Plants	64	(28)
Resources	92	(1)
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of North America	93	(1)
Index	94