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While historical reports of container gardening go back thousands of years, over the last half-century, this unique form of husbandry has blossomed into a pastime enjoyed by hobbyists worldwide. Millions have discovered the immense satisfaction to be found in growing something beautiful, in creating interesting combinations of plants, experimenting with new plants, and getting to know plants more intimately than they ever could with plants in the ground.
Written by leading gardening journalist Bill Marken and the experts of the National Gardening Association, Container Gardening For Dummies is the ultimate guide to cultivating charming gardens in everything from a redwood window box to a hanging basket to an old pair of cowboy boots. It fills you in on how to:
Grow almost anything in a container
Make greens flourish on roofs, balconies, and windowsills
Create a one-of-a-kind garden using classic and offbeat containers
Use the best fertilizing and watering techniques for your climate
Grow exotic and low-maintenance cacti and succulents
Prevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containers
Featuring clear, concise, step-by-step instructions and sixteen pages of stunning color photos, Container Gardening For Dummies covers all the bases, including:
Opportunities and limitations of different climates
Ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentals
Choosing, planting and caring for flowers, ferns, succulents, fruits, and vegetables
Expressing your sense of style with color, form, texture, proportion, and other design elements
Adding special effects to your container garden
Container Gardening For Dummies is a fun, informative guide for inexperienced city slickers and savvy country cousins alike.
　　作者简介：About the Authors Bill Marken, former Editor-in-Chief of Sunset magazine, is the Editor of Rebecca's Garden magazine and California Editor of Garden Escape (www.garden.com). He is also the recipient of the American Horticultural Society's prestigious Horticultural Communication Award. The National Gardening Association is recognized for its bimonthly National Gardening magazine and extensive work in science education for children. The Association is also the coauthor of Annuals For Dummies®, Gardening For Dummies®, Roses For Dummies®, Perennials For Dummies®, and Lawn Care For Dummies®.