Balcony and Container Plants From A to Z

Name: Balcony and Container Plants From A to Z
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ISBN: 9780764135262

ISBN-10: 0764135260

ISBN-13: 9780764135262

Edition: 2007

Authors: Joachim Mayer

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Garden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greeneryand this book shows them how. Plants that are especially suitable for growing in tubs, boxes, and hanging planters are profiled in alphabetical order and beautifully illustrated with full-color photos. This practical handbook provides gardening advice and information in three sections, each concentrating on a specific plant type: Balcony flowers Container plants Fruits, vegetables, and herbs Readers will find details on the characteristics of different plant groups, as well as advice on which plants need direct sunlight and which thrive in shady areas. They will also…

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List price: $13.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Publication date: 2/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 4.00" wide x 7.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Choosing Plants
On Offer: Immense Variety
Balcony Plants	p. 6
Container Plants and Potted	p. 8
Woody Plants	p. 8
Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs	p. 8
The Right Choice
Light and Sun	p. 10
Rain and Wind	p. 12
Other Selection Criteria	p. 12
Where to Buy?	p. 13
When to Buy?	p. 14
Checking the Plants	p. 15
Growing Plants Yourself	p. 16
Suitable Planters	p. 17
Soils and Substrates	p. 19
Technical Terms From A to Z	p. 20
Plant Profiles
Explanatory Notes	p. 26
Balcony Plants from A to Z	p. 28
Container Plants from A to Z	p. 124
Tasty Choices from A to Z	p. 204
Designing with Plants
Designing Is Fun	p. 234
Spring Planting: Goodbye to Winter	p. 240
Sunny Summer Splendor	p. 242
Summer in Partial Shade	p. 244
Pleasures in the Shade	p. 246
Autumn and Winter Delights	p. 248
Appendix
Plant Index	p. 250
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