Practical Container Gardening: 150 Planting Ideas in 1400 Step-by-Step Photographs: Everything You Need to Know About Planning, Designing, Growing and ... Planters, Window Boxes and Hanging Baskets - Hardcover

Stephanie Donaldson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843094789 ISBN 13: 9781843094784

Publisher: Hermes House, 2015

Synopsis

Practical ideas for creating 150 beautiful containers of all kinds, from hanging baskets and window boxes to terracotta pots and stone troughs Step-by-step instructions for choosing plants, preparing containers and planting displays the whole year round Beautiful designs in both traditional and contemporary styles all shown in over 1400 bright, clear photographs Brimming with ideas for instant planters to transform and embellish any outdoor space Perfect guidance for the beginner as well as a source of fresh inspiration for the experienced gardener Projects are expertly presented with step-by-step photographs and all the techniques are clearly explained Fantastic ideas for making, creating or adapting your own containers, including painting terracotta pots and converting watering cans This is an essential guide to successful gardening in containers, outside and inside. It assumes little or no gardening experience and guarantees to be an endless source of fresh inspiration for the experienced gardener. There are over 1400 stunning photographs, both stage-by-stage instructions and finished pictures of each design. The 150 projects are expertly presented with step-by-step photographs and the techniques are clearly explained, including advice on selecting plants to suit the location as well as general care and maintenance. There are innovative ideas for unusual planters and materials - from edible displays and herb baskets to adapting watering cans and chimney pots - but also all the traditional containers such as hanging baskets or window boxes. The displays cater for all tastes and the gorgeous photographs of the finished displays will provide plenty of inspiration. For gardeners who want easy gardening with stunning floral results, planting up creative containers offers the perfect answer.

About this title

About the Author

Stephanie Donaldson is the author of many gardening books. As a child she learnt her love of gardening from her grandfather. Later, as an adult, she returned to gardening, working for a specialist alpine necessary, running the vegetable garden on an organic farm and then managing a large formal garden for eight years. She now lives on the sea on the south coast of England where the mild climate allows her to experiment with growing Mediterranean plants in between writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843094789
• ISBN 13: 9781843094784
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256