Containers

by David Squire

This is a highly practical & imaginative guide to growing & displaying plants in pots, window boxes & hanging baskets. You will · Step by step approach to growing plants successfully · Inspirational ideas · Exciting variety of containers from terracotta pots, stone sinks & wooden window boxes to wire framed hanging baskets, old wheelbarrows & ornate tubs & urns · Color photographs showing a wide range of planted containers in stunning close up detail · Charming illustrations describe each stage of planting & maintenance · Expert advice by gardening specialist

Genres: Gardening

112 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1995

About the author

David Squire studied botany and horticulture at the Hertfordshire College of Horticulture and at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley, England, where he gained the Wisley Diploma in Horticulture. For several years he worked as sub-editor, writer and reporter for two well-knownmagazines, before moving to book publishing with an international publishing house.

David has written more than fifty books and contributed to several major gardening part-works. His books have been sold throughout the English speaking world-Britain, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand- as well as translated into several other languages.