Small-Space Container Gardens: Transform Your Balcony, Porch, Or Patio With Fruits, Flowers, Foliage, And Herbs (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
As soon as the first frost hits here I am planning for next year’s plantings. Small-Space Container Gardens has already helped me start planning for our spring porch and deck. No matter what your available space, this book has something for you.The first few chapters set the scene by choosing colors, containers settings, and location. Following that there is information on attracting wildlife and growing food plants in containers. There is a section on succulents and scents, and a chapter on privacy planting. You can learn to create a vertical garden, and battle pests. There is even a green thumb crash course. This is just a brief summary of what is in this information packed book.The book helps with ideas for designing not just individual pots but, an entire patio or porch. There is something for the spacious areas for those who live in the country as well as those who have limited space in the city. Large or small, there are planting ideas for all.There are several projects for inexpensive pot upgrades and very unique ideas using thrift shop or found items. My favorite project was the beautiful garden table that would be so simple to create with only a few materials. This delightful book has lots of ideas for small gardens, patios, balconies; basically any spot where a plant can be placed. There are some good ideas to customize your pots with a little DIY work and ideas to add color and style to any space. Changing the flooring with paint, decking materials, etc. is a great idea for a city balcony. Color, lighting, and customization ideas abound to make anyone's boring space a lovely garden to enjoy with others or alone. Practical advice for climatic challenges like sun, wind, snow, etc. are extremely useful for year-round pleasure. The potager garden design is an excellent example of growing edibles and ornamentals together in a small area. The author covers vertical gardens, privacy, and sound along with sight and scent - there is appeal for all of the senses. This is a must purchase for libraries with gardening collections.
What do You think about Small-Space Container Gardens: Transform Your Balcony, Porch, Or Patio With Fruits, Flowers, Foliage, And Herbs (2012)?
Beautiful photographs but not that much new information to me.
—christine
It was alright... just didn't have what I was looking for.
—Holly
Nice and simple great for any kind of gardener.
—Joy
