Product Description

Any gardener who wants to enliven an entrance with an arrangement of pots or create a pocket of instant color will enjoy the practical and imaginative possibilities for window boxes, hanging baskets, troughs, and all-season planters in Container Gardens, published by Better Homes and Gardens (R).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1199104 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

From the Inside Flap
Let Better Homes and Gardens (R) Container Gardens help you design beautiful potted gardens anywhere and then ensure their success. You'll discover the practical and imaginative possibilities of gardening in containers. Whether you want to enliven an entrance with a bright arrangement of pots or create a pocket of color instantly, this book features outstanding ideas for window boxes, hanging baskets, all-season planters, troughs, boxes, bowls, and more.

At-a-glance information for every idea and garden project:
* Hardiness zone
* Time required
* Skill level required
* Supplies and tools lists
* Step-by-step instructions

Easy plant identification:
* Listed by common names
* Great Plants for Containers chapter includes everything you need to know about each plant, including its size, hardiness, flower color, and sun requirement.

As with all Better Homes and Gardens (R) books, Container Gardens features inspiring ideas and doable garden projects that bring personal satisfaction and pleasure to the eye. Simple directions -- accompanied by accurate four-color photographs -- give you the confidence to create any of these gardens.

With our expert advice, your enthusiasm and gardening skills will flourish. So dig in and create your own potted paradise to enjoy season after season.