Balcony & Container Plants From A to Z

by Joachim Mayer

Garden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greenery--and 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

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 find general advice on pruning, propagating, soil types, plant feeding, and much more. Like all titles in Barron's Compass Guides series, Balcony & Container Plants features color-keyed page edges for quick reference to the book's main sections. More than 200 color photos.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Janet Barclay · Rating 4 out of 5]

While in the process of planning my new balcony garden, I spotted this on the library shelf and hoped it might be a useful guide. It's a good reference book where the author makes the distinction between balcony plants and container plants, which aren't always the same. The majority of the book is an alphabetical listing of plants, complete with photos, care tips, and design suggestions. I won't be using it to select my flowers but it's given me some ideas as to what to look for.