This is an essential guide to successful gardening in containers,
outside and inside. It assumes little or no gardening experience and
guarantees to be an endless source of fresh inspiration for the
experienced gardener. Projects are expertly presented with step-by-step
photographs and all the techniques are clearly explained, including
advice on selecting plants to suit the location as well as general care
and maintenance. There are innovative ideas for unusual planters and
materials - from edible displays and herb baskets to adapting watering
cans and chimney pots - but also for traditional containers such as
hanging baskets or window boxes. The 150 projects for creating beautiful
containers of all kinds, from hanging baskets and window boxes to
terracotta pots and stone troughs, are presented with 1400 gorgeous
photographs. Detailed advice for choosing plants, preparing containers
and planting displays the whole year round will ensure this volume is an
endless resource of inspiration for planters to transform and embellish
any space.