Book of Container Gardening

by Malcolm Hillier

Hardcover, 1991

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Gives advice and ideas for successful growing of garden plants in various types of containers.

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½ (14 ratings; 3.9)

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LibraryThing member ruric

Excellent planting schemes for numerous types of containers. Lots of really great close up photos and very detailed planting schemes.

Book presented in sections dealign with planting in windox boxes, pots, low bowls, urns and jars, barrels and tubs, sinks and troughs and hanging baskets.

Also has

sentction on planting for site specific conditions (sunny, semi-shade, shade, exposed conditions).

Final sections are on making and decorating containers and plant care.

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LibraryThing member ruric

Series of planting plans for containers presented by season: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Fabulous close up photos of containers and detailed planting plans.

Sections also on plant care and plant lists.

LibraryThing member flying_monkeys

Beautiful pictures and great as visual inspiration. If you're brand new to container gardening though you're better off with Container Gardening for Dummies by Bill Marken. But this book is a terrific companion for the Dummies book.

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