Best Container Plants: No. 7 ("Amateur Gardening" Guide)

by Amateur Gardening (Author), Dr Stefan Buczacki (Author), Amateur Gardening (Author)

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  Paperback
  1996

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  This title gives infomation and advice about the many different types of plants that are suitable for growing in containers. The plants included range from annuals, shrubs and conifers to tender perennials, roses, herbs and vegetables, many of which are accompanied by a close-up photograph. Topics covered in the introduction include the many types of containers available, useful tips about effective and easy ways of obtaining containers by adapting readily available materials and how to maintain them. In addition to this, the many benefits of growing plants in containers are explored.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.40

  Almost any plant will grow in a container, but which are the very best--the plants that truly flourish outdoors and bring you incredible pleasure? One of the world's foremost gardening experts presents a range of top-of-the-line annuals, hardy and tender perennials, bulbs, roses, shrubs, trees, and herbs, all wonderfully appropriate for potting. And, as the more than 120 lush color pictures prove, all are magnificent. Each plant comes with a list of special features, comments on the most suitable containers (with their heights), and recommended varieties. General advice on composts, planting, care, garden design, and different container styles--freestanding, plastic, terra-cotta, stone, half-barrel, and hanging--will help beginners get started, and provide endless inspiration.