Practical Container Gardening

Author : Fern Richardson
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604692413
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Small-Space Container Gardens written by Fern Richardson and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small? Yes. A concrete slab populated with plastic chairs and an abandoned grill? Not anymore. Small-Space Container Gardens layers practical gardening fundamentals with creative solutions, encouraging us to think “outside the pot.” You'll learn how to tackle unique challenges, like windy conditions several stories above street level, and how to care for plants and troubleshoot problems like garden pests and diseases. From design basics to essential plant picks, Small-Space Container Gardens proves you don't need a yard to have a happy, healthy garden. For anyone who wants more green in their life, it's time to start gardening creatively in small spaces.

Author : Paul Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781740335256
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Container Gardening written by Paul Williams and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark Ridsdill Smith
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645021505
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening written by Mark Ridsdill Smith and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the wildly popular website and Facebook group “Vertical Veg” comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs, and salad in containers, pots, and more—in any space, from window boxes to garden yards. If you long to grow your own tomatoes, zucchini, or strawberries, but thought you didn’t have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the “Vertical Veg Man,” will show you how to make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches, and windowsills. Ridsdill Smith has spent over ten years teaching people to grow bountiful, edible crops in all kinds of containers in small spaces. Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, you’ll find: • Mark’s “Eight Steps to Success” • How to make the most of your space • How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year • Planting projects for beginners • Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced gardener • Troubleshoots for specific challenges of growing in small spaces • How growing food at home can contribute to wellbeing, sustainability, and the local community With quick, proven results from his own tests, failures, and successes, Mark will show you how gardening in containers is not just a hobby, but a way of creating a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, high nutrition food. Don’t be confined by the space you have—grow all the food you want with Mark’s Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.

Author : Nancy J. Ondra
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612123996
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Container Theme Gardens written by Nancy J. Ondra and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple and foolproof! Enjoy beautiful container plantings with no stress or fuss. Container Theme Gardens offers 42 plans for container arrangements, each using just five specific plants that you can find at your local garden center. There’s something here for every setting and every style, including a meadow in a box, a pond in a pot, a simple salad garden, and a combination that will attract hummingbirds. Each plan includes photographs of what the full planting will look like, as well as a handy shopping list so you know exactly what you need.

Author : Tammy Wylie
Publisher : Rockridge Press
ISBN 13 : 9781648768101
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Container Gardening For Beginners written by Tammy Wylie and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to grow a thriving garden in containers Whether you’re on a budget, live in a small space, or simply want to raise a new plant or two, container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners alike. Container Gardening for Beginners is packed with information and advice for using different types of containers to grow your own vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. Learn how to get started, from gathering the tools you’ll need to choosing the right container and soil mix. Once you’ve covered the basics, you’ll get advice on what you should plant and when, when to water and how, and finally, how you can successfully grow and harvest your crop. Container Gardening for Beginners includes: Step-by-step guidance—Find detailed gardening guidance from start to finish, including things to know before you grow, how to start seeds, plant care and maintenance tips, and how to tell when your crop is ripe. Basic best practices—Grow happy, healthy plants with expert gardening insights to set you up for success, from making sure your container is properly sized to regularly fertilizing your soil. Illustrated plant profiles—Choose the right plants for you with info on the particular needs and characteristics of 30 different fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Start and sustain a flourishing container garden with help from the practical advice in Container Gardening for Beginners.

Author : David Carr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781852236212
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Container Gardening written by David Carr and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of a series aimed at the less experienced gardener, this book outlines the many possibilities for growing plants in containers - from pots and hanging baskets to tubs, window boxes and against walls. The topics include siting, choosing plants, preparation, planting and plant care.

Author : David Joyce
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
ISBN 13 : 9780762104222
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Container Garden written by David Joyce and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equal parts gorgeous and practical, The Complete Container Garden provides clear and straightforward advice accompanied by over 500 brightly colored close-up photos, and a directory of plants grouped by color and season.

Author : Paul Peacock
Publisher : Constable & Robinson
ISBN 13 : 9781472137050
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grow Your Own Vegetables in Pots and Containers written by Paul Peacock and published by Constable & Robinson. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at the majority of us who live in terraced houses, high rise flats, town houses and semi-detached properties with a small garden and often nowhere to grow but the patio. It shows how to make the most of pots and planters; how to plan for a reasonable yield; and how never to run out of at least something to special eat. You might not have all the space in the world, but you can enjoy all the flavour in the world. With the step-by-step instructions in this book you will be able to grow, nurture and harvest your own fruit, vegetables and herbs in a range of pots and containers, including recycled ones such as plastic milk bottles, and kitchen sinks.

Author : Marylee Pangman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692859377
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting Potted in the Desert; Marylee Pangman's Monthly Garden Guide for Desert Pots written by Marylee Pangman and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to container gardening in hot and dry climates around the globe. Marylee Pangman shares a wealth of information gained from 20+ years of creating successful potted gardens in desert-like climates.Included is a month by month planning guide, ideas for creating and caring for potted gardens, advice on container selection, and much more.Additional chapters include seasonal flower and plant lists, ideas for dealing with specific challenges like desert critters and water usage.Purchasers will also be provided with FREE bonus updates.

Author : The Editors Of Southern Living Magazine
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
ISBN 13 : 0848753402
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Container Gardens written by The Editors Of Southern Living Magazine and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lack of space? Lack of time? No gardening experience? Need inspiration? Is it the doldrums of winter? No matter the issue, Southern Living magazine has the answer to make sure everyone has a beautiful garden year-round with the brand's newest book on container gardening. Container Gardening is a smart and sensible guide that covers the basics for the beginner as well as inspirational ideas for the experienced gardener. There are step-by-step techniques and tips on planting and care for indoor and outdoor spaces, including plant 'recipes' that combine different plants for a beautiful aesthetic, while still being low-maintenance, easy-care plants. This book also shows how containers can be sued to create unique boundaries, break up wall space, and soften edges. With the flexibility of gardening year-round no matter the size of the space, container gardening has become a national trend and Southern Living magazine has created the ultimate guide to doing it right.