Container Gardening For Dummies

Container Gardening For Dummies

<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Choose, plant, and care for flowers, fruits, trees, and shrubs</li> <li>Grow vegetables and herbs just steps away from your kitchen</li> <li>Cultivate charming gardens in any climate</li> <li>Prevent insects and diseases from invading containers the eco-friendly way</li> </ul> <p><b>The easy way to get a green thumb in container gardening!</b> <p>Want to spruce up your indoor or outdoor space with annuals, perennials, vegetables, and succulents? This updated edition of <i>Container Gardening For Dummies</i> gives you clear, concise step-by-step instructions for cultivating delightful gardens in everything from a redwood window box to a hanging basket to an old watering can. It also includes color photos to inspire your designs. <ul> <li><b>Getting the dirt on container gardening —</b> discover the advantages of growing plants in containers and learn how to maximize your garden conditions to help plants thrive</li> <li><b>Picking a pot to plant in —</b> take a look around your living space and determine the best location and type of container for your garden</li> <li><b>Enjoying a summer fling —</b> get the lowdown on the best single-season flowers, vegetables, and bulbs for container growing</li> <li><b>Putting down roots —</b> find out which perennials, trees, shrubs, fruits, and berries give year-round impact</li> <li><b>Designing and decorating —</b> take advantage of ideas and inspiration for creating eye-catching container gardening displays</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Things you need to know before planting</li> <li>A quick primer on climate</li> <li>What to look for in a soil mix</li> <li>How to work with perennials and annuals</li> <li>Information you need to help you choose plants</li> <li>Why and when containers need water and fertilizer</li> <li>Guidance on replanting, repotting, and pruning</li> <li>Tips for preventing insect pests and diseases</li> <li>Ways to liven up your space with trees, shrubs, and vines</li> </ul>