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Books > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Container gardening

The Home Gardener: Container Gardens (Paperback): David Squire, Allan Haschick The Home Gardener: Container Gardens (Paperback)
David Squire, Allan Haschick
R170 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R13 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Growing plants in containers is a quick and easy way to enhance gardens, courtyards, patios and terraces, balconies, windows and entrances. This detailed and authoritative book sets out the best container plant combinations and gives you all the step-by-step directions you need for planting, creating and maintaining beautiful container-based displays.

A Family Guide to Terrariums for Kids - Imagination-inspiring Projects to Grow a World in Glass - Build a mini ecosystem!... A Family Guide to Terrariums for Kids - Imagination-inspiring Projects to Grow a World in Glass - Build a mini ecosystem! (Paperback)
Patricia Buzo
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Succulent Container Gardens: Design Eye-Catching Displays with 350 Easy-Care Plants (Hardcover): Debra Lee Baldwin Succulent Container Gardens: Design Eye-Catching Displays with 350 Easy-Care Plants (Hardcover)
Debra Lee Baldwin
R741 R664 Discovery Miles 6 640 Save R77 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels which include but are not limited to cacti can be brought indoors in winter and so can thrive anywhere in the world.
In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of "Designing with Succulents" provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. The extensive palette includes delicate sedums, frilly echeverias, cascading senecios, edgy agaves, and fat-trunked beaucarneas, to name just a few. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and more.
Define your individual style as you effectively combine patterns, colors, textures, and forms. Discover how top designers interpret the dramatic options, in ideas ranging from exquisite plant-and-pot combinations to extraordinary topiaries and bonsai. Expand your repertoire with plump-leaved plants that resemble pebbles, stars, and undersea creatures. Short on space? Create vertical gardens and hanging baskets, and use daisylike rosettes in wall displays.
Each of the more than 300 photographs offers an inspiring idea. A-to-Z descriptions cover 350 of the best succulents, plus companion plants. Whether your goal is a gorgeous potted garden for a sunny windowsill or outdoor living area or simply making great gifts this is a comprehensive primer for creating vibrant, living works of art.
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Grow Containers - Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success (Paperback): Geoff Stebbings Grow Containers - Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success (Paperback)
Geoff Stebbings
R240 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R50 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Discover everything you need to know to grow your garden in containers. Even if you only have a balcony or small patio, you can grow more than you ever thought possible in pots, wall planters and hanging baskets! This is your no-fuss guide to container gardening. Are you interested in making your outdoor space greener but don't know where to start? This urban gardening guide for beginners will help you choose and care for more than 80 different plant varieties, all specially chosen for their ability to thrive in containers. Discover the quickest way to bring nature into your home all year round! From suntraps to shady corners, this easy gardening guide will show you how to brighten up even the trickiest areas with beautiful plants. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to get started, this indispensable reference book will take you through every single step! It includes: - Tips on how to care for more than 80 different container plant varieties - Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how and simple gardening techniques - Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening knowledge Let It Grow! Gorgeous, full-colour photography provides plenty of inspiration and styling ideas! Expert tips and step-by-step instructions on every page help make sure that you care for your plants in the right way for them to flourish. Grow Containers shows you how to leverage every square inch of your gardening space. It's perfect for first-time gardeners, especially renters and small homeowners with paved-over gardens. Complete the Series: Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest vegetables successfully in Grow Easy Veg, or discover how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Pruning & Training and Grow Houseplants.

Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an Alpine Trough Garden (Paperback): Lori Chips Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an Alpine Trough Garden (Paperback)
Lori Chips
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hypertufa containers - also known as troughs - are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and affordable to make at home. Hypertufa Containers details everything a home gardeners needs to know to make their own troughs and successfully garden in them. Readers will discover the amazing variety of plants that thrive in troughs. Plant portraits include growing and cultivation information along with potting tips. The book features step-by-step instructions for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes. The instructions are easy to follow and feature colour photography. Hypertufa Containers is for container gardeners, rock gardeners, and people looking for a new DIY project.

Container Theme Gardens (Paperback): Nancy J Ondra Container Theme Gardens (Paperback)
Nancy J Ondra
R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Simple and foolproof! Enjoy beautiful container plantings with no stress or fuss. Container Theme Gardens offers 42 plans for container arrangements, each using just five specific plants that you can find at your local garden centre. There's something here for every setting and every style, including a meadow in a box, a pond in a pot, a simple salad garden, and a combination that will attract hummingbirds. Each plan includes photographs of what the full planting will look like, as well as a handy shopping list so you know exactly what you need.

The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual - Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing!) More Than 160 Indoor Plants... The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual - Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing!) More Than 160 Indoor Plants (Paperback)
Barbara Pleasant
R681 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R58 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners - Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden (Hardcover): Tammy Wylie Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners - Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden (Hardcover)
Tammy Wylie
R601 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Plant Recipe Book - 100 Living Arrangements for Any Home in Any Season (Hardcover): Baylor Chapman The Plant Recipe Book - 100 Living Arrangements for Any Home in Any Season (Hardcover)
Baylor Chapman
R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A follow-up to the widely popular Flower Recipe Book, The Plant Recipe Book is the next great thing in interior plant design, providing simple steps showing anyone how to create stunning living plant decor. Each one of the 100 "recipes" specifies the type and quantity of plants needed; clearly numbered instructions detail each step; and 400 photographs show how to place every stem. Traditional pots and plant containers are used, but so are less conventional vehicles and methods, like shutters and planting under glass. A basic how-to chapter provides planting techniques, a tools and materials list, sourcing and plant care information, and expert advice.

Container Gardening - 100 Design Ideas and Step-by-step Techniques (Paperback): "Fine Gardening" Container Gardening - 100 Design Ideas and Step-by-step Techniques (Paperback)
"Fine Gardening"
R641 R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Save R45 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Compiled from the pages of "Fine Gardening" magazine, "Container Gardening" takes the reader by the hand and provides a tutorial on the three major aspects of container gardening: designing beautiful pots, combining plants that will thrive in any region of the country, and keeping the plants healthy and beautiful all season. The ideal option for renters, or those without the time and space for traditional gardening, container gardening is becoming increasingly popular. This thorough and comprehensive guide covers every conceivable nuance and even includes galleries of ideas for green-fingered inspiration. "Fine Gardening" magazine from The Taunton Press, combines breathtaking design ideas, helpful techniques and the know-how to get great results in your own garden.

Raised Bed Gardening - Timeless Gardening Tips For Growing Healthy Plants: Horticulture & Permaculture (Paperback): Laura Watts Raised Bed Gardening - Timeless Gardening Tips For Growing Healthy Plants: Horticulture & Permaculture (Paperback)
Laura Watts
R616 R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Grow Bag Gardening - The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight,... Grow Bag Gardening - The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-friendly Fabric Pots - Perfect For: Porches, Patios, Decks, Urban Gardens, Balconies & Rooftops. Grow Anywhere! (Paperback)
Kevin Espiritu
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How Balcony Gardening Saved My Marriage - A Guide to Gardening at Any Age (Paperback): Robert K Branton How Balcony Gardening Saved My Marriage - A Guide to Gardening at Any Age (Paperback)
Robert K Branton
R340 Discovery Miles 3 400 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Window Boxes - How to Create Stunning Window Displays to Enjoy Throughout the Year (Hardcover): Jackie Matthews Window Boxes - How to Create Stunning Window Displays to Enjoy Throughout the Year (Hardcover)
Jackie Matthews
R126 R117 Discovery Miles 1 170 Save R9 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

How to create stunning window displays to enjoy throughout the year. Discover the pleasure of decorative and edible plants without a garden. All you need to know about the basic principles involved in planting containers and window boxes. Match your window box design to your decor with ideas for different styles, from country cottage to modern. It features advice on seasonal plantings and striking combinations for year-round interest. It offers easy-to-follow instructions for planting up different types of containers and useful tips on upkeep. Topics include getting started, maintenance, seasonal choices, knowing your style, satisfying the senses, seasonal tasks, best window box plants and the common names of plants. Imaginatively planted window boxes are a delight not only to the creator but also to visitors and passers-by, with uplifting spring boxes of bright tulips, narcissi and hyacinth, or welcoming cascades of fuchsias, begonias and lobelia. In this book you will find inspiration for decorative and edible designs that will give pleasure throughout the year. There are suggestions for using a variety of containers as well as different styles and combinations to achieve just the effect you want. In addition you will find expert advice on planting up containers and quick reference charts, making this an indispensible handbook for the creative gardener.

CONTAINER GARDENING for Beginners - An Easy Guide to Grow Fresh Organic Vegetables and Ornamental Plants in Pots and Tiny... CONTAINER GARDENING for Beginners - An Easy Guide to Grow Fresh Organic Vegetables and Ornamental Plants in Pots and Tiny Spaces (Paperback)
Hannah Roses
R595 R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Grow Berries At Home - The complete guide to growing all kinds of berries in your backyard! (Paperback): Ryan Grow Berries At Home - The complete guide to growing all kinds of berries in your backyard! (Paperback)
Ryan
R311 R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Grow Your Own Vegetables in Pots and Containers - A practical guide to growing food in small spaces (Paperback): Paul Peacock Grow Your Own Vegetables in Pots and Containers - A practical guide to growing food in small spaces (Paperback)
Paul Peacock 1
R175 Discovery Miles 1 750 Ships in 4 - 6 working days

This book is aimed at the majority of us who live in terraced houses, high rise flats, town houses and semi-detached properties with a small garden and often nowhere to grow but the patio. It shows how to make the most of pots and planters; how to plan for a reasonable yield; and how never to run out of at least something to special eat. You might not have all the space in the world, but you can enjoy all the flavour in the world. With the step-by-step instructions in this book you will be able to grow, nurture and harvest your own fruit, vegetables and herbs in a range of pots and containers, including recycled ones such as plastic milk bottles, and kitchen sinks.

The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening - How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces (Winner... The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening - How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces (Winner - Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year Award 2022) (Hardcover)
Mark Ridsdill Smith
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Winner of the Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year Award 2022 From the creator of the wildly popular website 'Vertical Veg' and with over 200k people in his online community of growers, comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad in containers, pots and more - in any space at home - no matter how small! If you long to grow your own tomatoes, courgettes or strawberries but thought you didn't have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the 'Vertical Veg Man,' will show you how. Make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches and windowsills and create rich, beautiful and delicious homegrown food. With proven results from his ten years of experience growing in all kinds of containers and teaching people how to grow bountiful, edible crops in small spaces, Mark will show you how gardening in containers is more than just a hobby but rather a way of creating a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, nutritious food. In his second year of growing in containers, Mark grew over 80kg of food worth GBP900! Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, you'll find: Mark's 'Eight Steps to Success' How to make the most of your space How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year Planting projects for beginners and the best plants to start with Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced gardener Troubleshoots for the specific challenges of growing in small spaces Ways to support pollinators and other wildlife in urban areas How growing food at home can contribute to wellbeing, sustainability and the local community Don't be confined by the space you have - grow all the food you want with Mark's Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.

Crops in Pots - Practical Guide, Expert Advice (Paperback, New edition): Rachelle Strauss Crops in Pots - Practical Guide, Expert Advice (Paperback, New edition)
Rachelle Strauss; Foreword by Pippa Greenwood
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Like the idea of growing your own fruit, veg and herbs but don't have the room or energy? "Crops in Pots" is a user-friendly guide to getting a taste of self-sufficiency, growing wherever you can grab the space - whether it be your patio, balcony or window sill. Apart from the many joys of growing your own food, the benefits of container gardening are manifold: accessibility, portability, soil choice, easier pest and disease control...Find out how to get started and choose your pots, how to grow and harvest - including the most appropriate crops for small spaces, how to deal with problems and lots of great tips on how to be successful on a shoestring.

Small-Space Vegetable Gardens (Paperback): Andrea Bellamy Small-Space Vegetable Gardens (Paperback)
Andrea Bellamy
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Vegetable gardening is happening every-where in cities and suburbs, in farms and schools, in community gardens and at the White House. And it s happening in houses and apartments, on balconies and porches, and anywhere else people can find the space.

Small-Space Vegetable Gardens explains the basics of growing a bounty of edibles in a minimal amount of space. Andrea Bellamy, author of the award-winning blog Heavy Petal, shares all the knowledge she s gained from years of gardening small: how to find and assess a space, and how to plan and build a garden. Bellamy also highlights the top sixty edible plants and offers complete information on how to sow, grow, and harvest them.

This hardworking and enthusiastic guide teaches gardeners how to take advantage of the space they have whether it s a balcony, a patio, a plot in a community garden, or even a small yard to create the food garden of their dreams."

RHS Roses - An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses (Hardcover): Michael V Marriott RHS Roses - An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses (Hardcover)
Michael V Marriott
R742 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R94 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A rose is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and rewarding plants that a gardener can grow, but with over 30,000 different types of roses available to gardeners across the world, how do you find the right one for your garden? RHS Roses is a joyous celebration of this garden icon, which brings together stunning photography of rose gardens and displays with expert advice on how to choose, grow, and enjoy roses in any garden, anywhere! With passion and petals on every page, you can explore: - Author Michael Marriott brings an unrivalled level of expertise to this title, with easy to follow instructions and accessible text that readers can trust -The content and layout will showcase the different types of roses available to readers, as well as how to grow them. -The inspiring range of roses available and the essential contribution they bring to a garden -"Rose selector" that gives you the key information about roses for your garden - from front of border beauties to shady wall show-offs. New to roses and don't know where to begin? No worries, DK has got you covered! This invaluable guide teaches gardeners how they can make the most of their garden's unique qualities, from practical considerations like soil and climate to the mood and style of the space. Central to the book is the "rose selector" section, which features 200 profiles showcasing the best varieties for different uses, climates, and characteristics like scent and hips. As one of the world's leading rosarians, with more than 35 years' experience and a close association with the internationally renowned David Austin Roses, author Michael Marriott showcases his expertise and insight with stunning photography, to provide the ideal book for gardeners who love, grow, and want to know more about their favourite flower.

Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants - Edibles and Ornamentals for Small-Space Gardening (Paperback): Jessica Walliser Gardener's Guide to Compact Plants - Edibles and Ornamentals for Small-Space Gardening (Paperback)
Jessica Walliser 1
R776 Discovery Miles 7 760 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Complete Container Herb Gardening - Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots (Paperback): Sue Goetz Complete Container Herb Gardening - Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots (Paperback)
Sue Goetz
R751 Discovery Miles 7 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Grow Houseplants - Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success (Paperback): Tamsin Westhorpe Grow Houseplants - Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success (Paperback)
Tamsin Westhorpe
R299 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R24 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A no-fuss guide to caring for your indoor plants - ideal for first-time gardeners! Do you want to know how to keep your houseplants alive and thriving indoors but don't know where to start? This gardening book for beginners will help you care for over 60 houseplant varieties. You don't have to be a horticulture expert to create an indoor garden, this indispensable reference book will take you through every single step! It includes: - Easy indoor gardening tips and expert advice on indoor gardening for beginners - Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your - houseplants grow - Easy-to-follow format to help grow your gardening skills - Learn how to look after, rescue, and propagate plants including a rubber plant, fiddle fig leaf, a bread plant and more! Houseplants can magically transform any living space but looking after them can be tricky. If you are new to owning plants, this easy-to-use guide is packed with essential care tips and expert advice for happy and thriving indoor plants. Gorgeous, full-colour photography and simple step by step instructions will show you how to care for a wide range of indoor plants. This indoor gardening book for beginners also includes a plant directory of over 90 houseplants to practice your new gardening skills! Delve into the right succulents to plant, how to grow a fern and choosing the perfect trailing plants for your indoor spaces. Grow Houseplants is perfect for first-time gardeners, especially renters and people who live in smaller spaces. Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with the Grow series from DK. Learn how to sow, grow, and harvest vegetables successfully in Grow Easy Veg, or discover how to garden more sustainably in Grow Eco-Gardening. Alternatively, there are more titles to explore such as Grow Pruning & Training and Grow Compost.

Gardening with Conifers (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Adrian Bloom Gardening with Conifers (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Adrian Bloom; Photographs by Adrian Bloom, Richard Bloom; Foreword by Michael A. Dirr 1
R615 R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Save R58 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A revised and expanded edition of this highly acclaimed reference. Among the changes is the addition of a foreword by Michael A. Dirr, author of such classics as Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. New content and updates are found in the chapters and sections, 'Why Conifers?', 'The Magic of Conifers', 'A Closer Look at Conifers' and in the detailed practical section, 'Growing Conifers in Your Garden'. This edition also features the author's comprehensively revised Directory of 600 conifers, so current that it includes Wollemia nobilis, a two million-year-old species only recently found and genetically identified, and available at a select few nurseries. 'Conifers that Grow on You' is a new feature, as is the chapter, 'The Mauergarten Story', which chronicles the author's design of the garden at one of Germany's premiere nurseries. Comprehensive in scope and lavishly illustrated, the book includes a directory of more than 600 conifers and expert advice on: * Size and growth rates; * Site and soil preferences; * Planting, maintenance and propagation; * Pruning, pests and diseases; * Dwarf conifers and ground covers; * Conifers in containers, moving conifers and more. Gardening with Conifers is a thorough and beautiful guide to coniferous trees and shrubs of the world available to British and European gardeners. Stunning colour photographs show conifers young and old in a variety of environments, from small gardens to magnificent estates. It reveals the unexpected magic that conifers can bring to every garden and the many roles they can play in creating structure and balance for year-round visual interest and colour.

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