Container Gardening For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
"Packed with planting and design ideas that will transform even the humblest of pots into a flower festival." — Doug Jimerson, Editor-in-Chief, Garden Escape, www.garden.com "Who better to turn to for everything you need to know about container culture than a guy who has ‘been there, done that’ for a careerful of years?" — Joseph F. Williamson, Former Garden Editor and Managing Editor of Sunset Magazine16 Pages of Colorful Photos!Where Does Your Garden Grow? Find out how you can cultivate a charming garden in a redwood window box, a hanging basket, or a pair of old cowboy boots with Container Gardening For Dummies®Grow colorful plants, flowers, trees, and vegetables that will turn any gardener's thumb green with envy. Whether you're an inexperienced city dweller or his savvy country cousin, you'll love the down-to-earth tips and easy-to-follow directions for creating gorgeous container gardens in any climate. Sprout a Very Green ThumbUnearth winning approaches for growing almost anything in a containerDiscover how experts make greens flourish on roofs, balconies, and windowsillsCreate your own one-of-a-kind garden by using classic and offbeat containersUncover the best fertilizing and watering techniques for your climateGrow exotic and low-maintenance cactus and succulentsPrevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containersFind out which ten tools are ideal for working in container gardens