Pots in the Garden: Expert Design & Planting Techniques
by Ray Rogers
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Author: Ray RogersPhotographer: Richard Hartlage
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Illustrated
Published: 2007-02-15
ISBN: 0881928348
Number of pages: 248
Publisher: Timber Press
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Summary: 4 Stars
If you have limited space or just want some new ideas on container gardening you'll appreciate this book. Clear, colorful pictures along with plant names including the Latin (yeah!) should give you plenty of inspiration. Mr. Rogers includes basic design elements: color, space and texture. In addition, the importance of creating a focal point and bringing it all together as well as the pros and cons are examined.
Whether it is annuals or perennials, succulants or tropicals, bulbs or climbers; you'll find something for everyone. Who would have thought burro's tail sedum could look so nice? What about giving thanks for baskets with liners or old wheelbarrows with holes? You'll learn to look at things with a different light. I now enjoy complimenting colors especially various shades of greens, something I would have ignored ten years ago. For me, learning about texture was a big plus that I have often underestimated.
At over 200 pages the only thing not included is incorporating fruits and vegetables but there are other great books on those themes. Written for all gardeners no matter where you live, you should be able to adapt many of Roger's ideas. Look closely for interesting containers using silver spheres, concrete blocks and bamboo canes. Just make sure that you have a good source of pots of many shapes and sizes before you read this book: you'll want to start immediately.
My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~H. Fred Dale
Summary of Pots in the Garden: Expert Design & Planting Techniques
No longer a technique just for apartment dwellers or novice gardeners, the use of ornamental containers on decks, patios, terraces, and in the garden itself can save time, space, and money, while offering experienced home gardeners unique creative challenges, site flexibility, and experimental fun. Author and award-winning horticulturist Ray Rogers takes you on an engaging exploration into basic design principles as well as how to create focal points, use water, exploit the potential of empty containers, and more. Stunning photographs by Richard Hartlage provide guidance and inspiration, as well as visually explaining each principle. Gardeners at every level of experience will find inspiration and instruction in this comprehensive book.Gardening & Horticulture Books
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