Perfect Pots

This guidebook provides tips and advice for gardening in containers, including choosing the best pot, positioning pots, working with color, creating height and width, and ensuring successful drainage, feeding, and watering. It also includes a directory of flowers and vegetables that thrive in pots.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 02 May 2019
\n Publisher: Pavilion Books
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Discover the art of creating the perfect container garden with this comprehensive guidebook, penned by an experienced National Trust head gardener. Whether you have a small balcony or a doorstep, this guide will empower you to cultivate stunning floral displays and bountiful fruit and vegetable crops.

The author delves into the selection of the ideal pot for each gardening venture, highlighting the importance of choosing one that suits the specific needs of your plants. He also provides valuable insights on positioning pots to maximize sunlight or provide shade, depending on the requirements of your plants.

Continuing the journey, the author explores the art of working with color to create depth and visual interest in your container garden. He shares tips on combining different plant species to achieve a harmonious and visually appealing arrangement. Additionally, he discusses strategies for creating height and width in your container garden, utilizing techniques such as trellises, staking, and container stacking.

To ensure the success of your container garden, the author emphasizes the importance of proper drainage, feeding, and watering. He offers practical advice on creating effective drainage systems, selecting suitable fertilizers, and developing a watering schedule that meets the needs of your plants.

The book concludes with a comprehensive directory of flowers and vegetables that thrive in pots, offering a range of options beyond the traditional suspects. This directory will inspire you to explore new plant varieties and create unique and captivating container gardens.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this practical guide provides everything you need to embark on your container gardening journey. From selecting the right pots to nurturing your plants with care, this guide is your ultimate resource for creating an exquisite display of pots in your garden. So, whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to expand your gardening skills, this guide will guide you every step of the way.

\n Weight: 234g\n
Dimension: 161 x 122 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911358701\n \n