Product Description

This volume reveals how the smallest of outdoor spaces can be transformed into a glorious, year-round display of flowers and foliage. Whatever the location, space, climate or aspect there is a container to fit the situation. There are step-by-step instructions and information for over 150 plants.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #492919 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
With glorious photography and practical text combining to make this book both beautiful and useful, Gardening Without a Garden is a wonderful title for anyone interested in container gardening. Featured plants range from colourful easy-care annuals to sophisticated succulents and author Gay Search shows her creativity in the selection of all kinds of unusual containers. Helpful for beginners, each plant grouping contains a planting diagram and list of products necessary to achieve the specific look. All styles and price ranges are well represented, and each finished display comes with suggestions regarding space and climate. The special chapter on container care is quite useful, and step-by-step instructions are given for weather proofing all kinds of baskets, barrels and cans.

When it comes to plant care, the instructions are again most worthwhile--from preparing hanging baskets to setting up an irrigation system, the information is presented clearly enough for everyone to feel confident in tackling new projects. The pictures in the section on plant propagation are more useful than any amount of text, as they demonstrate beautifully how to separate seedlings, take root cuttings and divide overgrown herbs. A great first-ever container gardening book for the novice, this book is sure to inspire more seasoned gardeners to experiment with untried plant and pot combinations for a fresh new look. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Resource for New or Experienced Gardeners
I've been an avid gardener for many years but always had a large yard to work in. We recently moved to an apartment with a small balcony and I realized I faced new challenges in gardening.

This book has fresh and exciting arrangements that are easy to "do yourself." The book discusses form, color, and seasonal interest. Most of the plants used are readily available at garden centers, yet these are no run-of-the-mill arrangements. Alternate plants are suggested for each grouping.

This is simple enough for a beginner and exciting enough for an experienced gardener. The photography is beautiful and the text and layout easy to follow.