Gardening on Balconies and Terraces

Collins & Brown, 2001. Hardcover. Used: Acceptable. Condition good, with D/J. Isbn 1-85585-808-8, 1855858088. Having trouble bedecking your deck? Terrified by your terrace? In gardening, it's not only the large, open vistas that present overwhelming challenges. Anyone attempting to fashion a garden of Eden in just a few square feet realizes that when it comes to balconies, decks, terraces, and patios, the amount of space available is proportionately inverse to the amount of skill and expertise required to create a dazzling display within it. Berry and Bradley's extensive and entertaining guide will help turn those inhibited by small spaces into confident confined-space gardeners. From tips on top-performing plants to ways of creating winning combinations, the authors give inspired information on design, techniques, care, and cultivation. An encyclopedic directory of more than 200 suitable small-space plants shows the possibilities that exist beyond the most commonly used annuals and perennials, enticing adventuresome gardeners to incorporate small trees and shrubs, bulbs and climbers, and even edible plants in limited-area gardening. Under Berry and Bradley's expert tutelage, less really is more. Packed with the newest ideas in container planting, this one-stop reference covers it all, from selecting and decorating pots to fun and easy design concepts. Here are techniques; suggestions for places to plant (from the table to the railings); seasonal displays; and a bouquet of "special effects." Bonus: an A-to-Z directory of the best container plants-including the latest drought-resistant species.