Download or read book Ortho s All about Container Gardening written by Sally Roth and published by Ortho Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bask in the beauty of flowers so durable, pest-resistant, and long-blooming that they can even be used as fuss-free landscape plants With friendly language, colourful photographs, and clear diagrams, this book shows how to choose, combine and grow more than 100 top-rated flowers that guarantee trouble-free gardening. Complete growing instructions for the 100 easiest flowers; 16 weekend plans to decorate your yard with carefree colour; Friendly advice and labour-saving tips that guarantee success.
Download or read book Gardening in Containers written by Ortho Books and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Tells how to select plants and grow them successfully in containers. -- Guidelines on design help plan a practical, attractive garden for available space.
Download or read book Container Gardening Secrets Tips for the Beginner written by Danielle Long and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-07-20 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Container Gardening Secrets: Tips for the Beginner" is a great tool that will help the novice gardener to learn the techniques that are required to have a successful container garden. It is also a great text for those who have limited or no garden space that wants to grow some vegetables and herbs for home consumption or simply want to add some color to their home with some great flowers. The author has gone to great lengths to explain everything in as much detail as possible and takes the reader through the process step by step. As such any individual that takes up the text will be able to follow the steps and get a container garden started. The main point that the author highlights about container gardening is the fact that any sort of container can be used, whether it is recycled or something new. It also takes less effort than the regular style of gardening.
Download or read book The First Time Gardener Container Food Gardening written by Pam Farley and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started. What’s holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a minimal investment in time, money, and space, and The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening at your side, start your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you’re capable of growing fantastic yields in spite of all your initial hesitations. Container gardens can take up as much or as little room as you’d like. They’re portable, so you can locate them wherever conditions are optimal for plant growth. And, you can grow just about any veggie in pots, as long as you have the right container, the right soil blend, and the right care tips. In these pages, author Pam Farley of BrownThumbMama.com lines the path to container food gardening success in clear, simple steps. Not only will you learn how to get started, you’ll also discover: What size container you need for each different veggie Why filling the pot with the perfect soil blend matters so much When to fertilize and how often to water Where to locate your container food garden for optimum production What to do if problems arise and how to fix them Tips for everything from staking and pruning your veggie plants to knowing when it’s time to harvest Plus, find a dozen fully illustrated planting plans for themed container food gardens, including a Smoothie Greens Garden, a Spring Stir-Fry Garden, a Spaghetti Sauce Garden, a Salad Greens Garden, and many others. No room? No problem. Lousy soil? Nothing to worry about. Not enough time? Think again. Growing food in containers is fun, easy, and perfect for beginners. This book is part of The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, and The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
Download or read book Container Gardening for All Seasons written by Reader's Digest and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 2001 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the editors of Reader's Digest For garden lovers who enjoy bright, fresh flowers in the spring; vibrant colors throughout the long, hot summer; the warm, sweet scent of autumn; decorative pots with evergreen and pinecones in the winter; container gardens are the ideal way to cultivate a small patch of paradise. With a little careful planning, gardeners of all levels can create exactly the mood they want with a container garden that not only fulfills their vision but also one that thrives in their particular garden environment and local climate--while keeping maintenance and expenses to a minimum. An Invaluable Plant Directory of Almost 200 Plants, Organized by Color and Season, Introduces Readers To The Pick of Container Plants, With Full-Color Photographs and a Detailed Description of the Height, Spread, Color, and Culture Requirements of Each Included is a month-by-month calendar guide to planting and maintaining a thriving container garden throughout the year. Chapters include Practicalities, Growing and Planting, Looking after Your Pots, Pests and Diseases, Greenhouses, Making and Decorating Pots, plus a special section showing 10 Inspirational Container Gardens. With imaginative ideas and practical considerations, learn the art of matching plants, pots, and location--whether it is the eye-catching profusion of old-fashioned blooms framing a cottage in the countryside, the stillness and harmony of an elegantly sparse oriental garden, or a planting of herbs and edible flowers that is at once decorative and practical. Container gardens are the ideal way to beautify a multitude of spaces--providing year-round pleasure. An inspiring guide to creating easy-to-maintain containergardens that bring color and fragrance to every season of the year.
Download or read book Ortho s All about Pruning written by Judy Lowe and published by Meredith Books. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primer on trimming trees, shrubs, and vines. Teaches when and how to prune. Comprehensive encyclopedia provides pruning instructions for 180 trees, shrubs, and vines.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Container Plants written by Ray Rogers and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Container gardening is ideally suited to today’s lifestyles—it provides the excitement, versatility, and variety of in-the-ground gardening to those with limited space, time, and resources. But in order to make the most of container gardening, aspiring gardeners—whether rank beginners or seasoned veterans—need to know precisely which plants perform best in containers; just as importantly, they need to know how to grow them well. Author Ray Rogers is the ideal guide to this world of colorful possibilities. An award-winning container gardener and horticulturist, he profiles more than 500 outstanding plants in 180 genera. Along with Rogers’s engaging descriptions, the entries include each plant’s height and spread; light, moisture, temperature, and soil requirements; ease and rate of growth; principal interest and design attributes; potential problems; and best method of propagation. To this abundance of useful information, Rob Cardillo’s stunning photographs add a wealth of visual inspiration. Success with container gardening isn’t always instantly achieved—it’s easy to be seduced by brightly flowering plants at a nursery or garden center that turn out to be unsuited to the growing conditions provided for them, or that make poor companions for their pot-mates. Even a brief dip into this authoritative reference, however, is sure to yield a host of plants that will show just how spectacular a well-grown—and carefully chosen—container garden can be.
Download or read book Container Gardening for All Seasons written by Barbara Wise and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the basic principles of container gardening and provides designs and diagrams for plantings that are specific for each season of the year.
Download or read book How to Grow Your Own Food written by Angela S. Judd and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your love of plants to the next level and start growing some food with this modern, easy-to-follow guidebook that shows you everything you need to know to grow edible plants all year round! Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious in all of your favorite dishes. How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You’ll find everything you need to know about building your container garden including: -How to choose the right size container for each plant -How to water (and feed!) your plants for optimal growth -When to harvest your crops for the best flavor -And much more! It’s time to turn your decorative plants into ones that will keep you happy and healthy! No matter how much or how little space you have in your apartment, you can enjoy everything—from basil to onions to strawberries—with this practical guide to container gardening.
Download or read book A Kid s Guide to Container Gardening written by Stephanie Bearce and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to grow a patio full of soup? Grow your own jungle or make your house a rainbow of flowers? You can do all this and more if you learn how to build a container garden. You'll hunt in closets, trash cans, and basements to find great containers for your plants. You can grow everything from tiny roses to giant jungle leaves. You don't need a yard for your container garden. All you need are pots, cans, boxes, or baskets, a little dirt and some plants—and your imagination.
Download or read book Container Gardening written by Nancy Ross and published by Vdv Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WANT TO LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF CONTAINER GARDENING? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... • Getting the Containers for Your Garden • Creating a Good Environment for the Container Plants • Choosing the Right Time to Plant • The Best Plants to Grow in Your Container Garden • Tips for Helping Your Plants to Thrive • Much, Much, More! Here Is A Preview Of Some Of The Vegetables You'll Learn To Grow... • Lettuce • Onions • Tomatoes • Carrots • Radishes • Cucumbers • Beans • Beets • Cole Crops • Eggplant • Peppers • Much, Much, More!
Download or read book Container Gardening written by Min S. Yee and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Container Gardening Secrets written by Timothy Tripp and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-05-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Container gardening is the process of gardening with the use of containers. In other words, instead of planting on actual garden plots in the backyard, container gardening refers to planting on containers. Container gardening works best for people who do not have a backyard garden or do not have that much garden space. Container gardening has several advantages. One, it is very economical. Since you can just buy a container or two and plant, you do not need to spend a lot just for container gardening. Unlike a full-blown garden that requires a heftier investment when it comes to its maintenance, container gardening only requires less expense making it a budget-friendly gardening.
Download or read book Container Gardening for Beginners written by J.D. Rockefeller and published by J.D. Rockefeller. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you really interested in growing your own food? Would you love to have your own vegetable and herb garden, right at your home? If yes, what is it that's stopping you? Is it because you don't have a backyard to have your own garden or is it because you have limited space in your small urban high-rise apartment?Limited space should not restrict you from having your own garden. All you need is a little bit of planning and you can have your own container garden! Container gardening is perfect for those people who just don't have any ground space available. You can grow your own flowers, your own herbs, and your own vegetables. You can use planter boxes, hanging baskets and large flowerpots. Small, hanging and gorgeous looking containers and baskets actually add a unique and natural look to your home decor as well. It is not at all a difficult task to get started with gardening in containers and pots. But you will achieve more success if you keep certain things in mind while planning your own sweet little garden. The purpose of this short guide is to help you get acquainted about how to choose the right containers, how to provide the right food for your plants, and how to select the right plants for your garden. Use the container garden ideas given in this guide and in a few months' time you may just be using your own home-grown herbs and vegetables in your meals and your own flowers for decorating your home! So, let's get started!
Download or read book Container Specialist written by David Squire and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how big or small a garden is, there is always room for a container. They are available in a wide range of styles and sizes and encompass everything from urns, troughs, planters and tubs, to hanging baskets, windowboxes and wall pots. They can be used on terraces and patios to soften their appearance, form a point of interest at the end of a path or showcase a particularly wonderful plant. Whatever is needed in a garden, a container can be the answer. This book covers everything that you need to know about container gardening - from the basics of which container to choose, guidance on seasonal displays and creating a herb garden to container water features, indoor hanging baskets and planting a strawberry barrel. There is also invaluable information on looking after plants, raising new plants, fixing brackets and supports and pests and diseases.
Download or read book Container Gardening written by Mel Edwards and published by Charlie Creative Lab Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to grow vegetables and fresh fruit but have no space? Or is your land not suitable?If yes, then keep reading. Unfortunately, not all of us have large plots of land in which to start a vegetable garden. Or it may be that your land is not suitable for cultivation. In addition, starting and maintaining a vegetable garden on land requires a lot of physical effort and time. But, there is a type of gardening where all this is no longer a problem! Even if you live in a small apartment, you can still grow food using containers. The containers take up little space and are easy to transport, so you can place them wherever you want. Even if you live in a climate with a very short growing season, you can continue to grow your vegetables indoors. Besides, it will only take you a few minutes to plant the vegetables in the containers and a few seconds a day to check them. You will learn: what is the best mix of soil? the right time to transplant the seedling into the pot and how to do it the right depth for planting different types of plants what is the right number of plants for each container? which plants can be planted together and which cannot (including a user-friendly table) which containers to use for different types of plants which materials to use for the containers how to get the seedlings used to the outside temperature how often to water your plants and what are the best irrigation technique what are the best methods of water drainage? what is the right amount of light for optimal growth? what is the profile of 22 vegetables that you can grow in your container garden (including a table with all the information about their growth) how to protect plants from heat why you should prune the leaves of your plants regularly vertical gardening technique how to take care of plants when you're away from home for a few days how to manage fungi and plant diseases how to prepare natural pesticides to get rid of aphids, gnats, ants and other insects If you read this book carefully to the end and apply the information contained in it, you will be able to grow a lot of food wherever you are, even if you have no idea how to garden. So, BUY NOW your copy and start harvesting the lettuce, herbs and tomatoes
Download or read book Gardening in Containers written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
