''In this enlightening guide to container gardening, Ann Treneman comprehensively dispels the notion that growing plants in a pot is in any way a second-best option...the real strength of this book is the author''s enthusiasm for creating a container garden that will not only look beautiful but will also benefit nature.''
Daily Mail

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This complete primer on how to make an eco-friendly container garden is dedicated to showing that everyone can have a garden, no matter the size, that can benefit the planet.

RHS Greener Gardening: Containers guides you through greener choices when it comes to creating a container garden including materials, design, plant choice and maintenanceA few pots on the patio or a window box can become a dynamic mini eco system. A balcony garden can attract wildlife. With the right plants to choose from, a patio can hold an orchard. It''s all a matter of ''thinking green'', using recycled materials when possible, being wildlife-friendly, choosing plants that will avoid waste, and gardening sustainably.

Featuring an easy-to-follow guide to green techniques as well as a helpful series of plant profiles, this is the perfect handbook for a sustainable container garden

Sections include:
- Setting up your container garden
- Container gardening techniques: sourcing plants, containers & contents, watering, feeding & troubleshooting
- Creating containers: growing in groups, choosing a theme, how to create a map or a plan



Format Inbunden Omfång 160 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Octopus Publishing Group Utgivningsdatum 2024-04-11 ISBN 9781784729318