Practical Container Gardening

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pl^lY^y 150 PLANTING IDEAS IN 1400 STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOGRAPHS
CONTAINER GARDENING
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOV/ ABOUT PLANNING, DESIGNING, GROWING AND MAINTAINING INSPIRATIONAL POTS, PLANTERS, WINDOW BOXES AND HANGING BASKETS
Complete instructions for choosing plants, preparing containers
and planting displays for the whole year ¦
Beautiful designs in both traditional and contemporary styles
¦
Practical ideas for creating gorgeous containers of all kinds, from hanging
baskets and window boxes to terracotta pots and stone troughs
¦
Step-by-step photographs and helpful Instructions accompany every project
¦
Brimming with Ideas to transform and embellish any outdoor space
PRACTICAL
CONTAINER GARDENING
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Planting in containers is a hugely popular form of gardening with many attractions: it is easy to do, surprisingly versatile, and space is rarely a problem. No matter what the location or how small the area, with o little thought you can always find an appropriate... Tovább

Fülszöveg

pl^lY^y 150 PLANTING IDEAS IN 1400 STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOGRAPHS
CONTAINER GARDENING
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOV/ ABOUT PLANNING, DESIGNING, GROWING AND MAINTAINING INSPIRATIONAL POTS, PLANTERS, WINDOW BOXES AND HANGING BASKETS
Complete instructions for choosing plants, preparing containers
and planting displays for the whole year ¦
Beautiful designs in both traditional and contemporary styles
¦
Practical ideas for creating gorgeous containers of all kinds, from hanging
baskets and window boxes to terracotta pots and stone troughs
¦
Step-by-step photographs and helpful Instructions accompany every project
¦
Brimming with Ideas to transform and embellish any outdoor space
PRACTICAL
CONTAINER GARDENING
i i! i '
Planting in containers is a hugely popular form of gardening with many attractions: it is easy to do, surprisingly versatile, and space is rarely a problem. No matter what the location or how small the area, with o little thought you can always find an appropriate site for o pot, window box or hanging basket.
This is an essential guide to successful gardening in containers, outside and inside. It assumes little or no previous gardening expertise and is guaranteed to be a tireless source of fresh inspiration for the experienced gardener. Classic designs are included in abundance, but there are also projects that use more innovative materials and ideas - including simple celebrations of a single flower type, exuberantly bright medleys, baskets of heady-scented blooms, luxurious evergreens and ferns, pots for winter cheer, edible displays, herb baskets and much, much more.
The projects ore expertly presented with step-by-step photographs and the techniques are clearly explained, covering basics such as preparing your container for planting, selecting plants to suit the location, and general core and maintenance. The book also gives advice on choosing your containers and is full of ideas for adapting unusual planters, from watering cons and bathtubs to chimney pots and trug baskets, as well as great suggestions for decorating terracotta pots.
The displays cater for all tastes and the stunning photographs of the finished displays will be a source of inspiration. Practical Container Gardening is a celebration of the infinite versatility of plants and flowers. Whatever your gardening experience this book will give you the ideas, incentive and opportunity for wonderfully creative and rewarding gardening throughout the year. Vissza