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“Packed with plans for potting standard seasonal effects like cheerful spring bulbs or a diminutive maple for fall color...decorative succulents that thrive in troughs and handsome perennial combinations. Lovely illustrations, appealing design ideas, and practical advice for providing the appropriate soil, light, and containers for given plant-ings should motivate green thumbs.”—Booklist. “Most container gardening books highlight annuals and perennials...the Wheelers suggest growing dwarf hardy plants. They cover choosing and grouping containers as well as plant selection and design.”—Library Journal.
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Containers of hardy plants add color and interest to any garden--even in the smallest backyard. They require little maintenance and, with some thoughtful planning, can provide a succession of changing displays throughout the year. Make your container garden a grand success by choosing and customizing the most unique and unusual containers ever, including reconstituted stone sinks, horse troughs and baths, wooden half barrels, chimney pots, logs, and lots more. Six popular categories of plants receive detailed surveys: dwarf shrubs and conifers; grasses and sedges; perennials; alpines; bulbs; and herbs. With a wealth of helpful planting suggestions and all the practical advice any novice gardener could want. A Selection of Garden Book Club.
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