Read more
A beautiful and comprehensive handbook covering everything you need to know to grow plants in pots all year round, no matter how small or large your space.Pots includes top tips on
how to plan and prepare your containers, a
directory of plants to dip into, and pro advice on achieving year-round interest and structure. The guide also includes
winning combinations of flowers, foliage, and bulbs, and plenty of information on caring for your display so it lasts from season to season.
Gardening in containers is
versatile, exciting, and rewarding for both you and the wildlife around you, so whether your plot is a courtyard, balcony, patio, or simply a window box,
Pots can inspire you to transform it with vibrant planting. This title is from the
Bloom Gardener's Guide series, complete and comprehensive gardening handbooks. Bloom is an
award-winning independent print magazine for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers, and outdoor adventurers, and winner of the Garden Publication of the Year at the Garden Media Awards 2021. Other titles in this series include
Cut Flowers and
Shade.
List of contents
1 Learn / Understand the art of planting in containers
2 Plan / Shape your space with the right pots in the right place
3 Grow / Discover the best plants for pots in all seasons
4Care / Learn to support your plants and help them thrive
Index
Resources, Plant names & Acknowledgments
About the author
Harriet Rycroft is a professional gardener, plantswoman and expert on container gardening. Her lifelong passion for gardening became focused on pots during her years as the head gardener at Whichford Pottery. Her own container garden in the Cotswolds is a wonderland of experimentation, where she creates spectacular displays in every season using hundreds of containers full of floriferous, lush and mixed plantings. She is a well-known writer, speaker and teacher on the subject, as well as a garden consultant. instagram.com/harrietrycroft
Summary
Pots is the perfect guide to help you fill your containers with plants, tend to their needs and watch them flourish every season.
