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Let "Better Homes and Gardens (R) Container Gardens help you design beautiful potted gardens anywhere and then ensure their success. You'll discover the practical and imaginative possibilities of gardening in containers. Whether you want to enliven an entrance with a bright arrangement of pots or create a pocket of color instantly, this book features outstanding ideas for window boxes, hanging baskets, all-season planters, troughs, boxes, bowls, and more. At-a-glance information for every idea and garden project: * Hardiness zone * Time required * Skill level required * Supplies and tools lists * Step-by-step instructions Easy plant identification: * Listed by common names * Great Plants for Containers chapter includes everything you need to know about each plant, including its size, hardiness, flower color, and sun requirement. As with all "Better Homes and Gardens (R) books, "Container Gardens features inspiring ideas and doable garden projects that bring personal satisfaction and pleasure to the eye. Simple directions -- accompanied by accurate four-color photographs -- give you the confidence to create any of these gardens. With our expert advice, your enthusiasm and gardening skills will flourish. So dig in and create your own potted paradise to enjoy season after season.

-- Practical advice based on the wealth of experience of National Trust Head Gardeners -- Invaluable guidance on how to garden creatively with pots and containers -- Packed with expert hints and tips ranging from when to take cuttings to lists of good companion plants This book shows how to exploit the natural microclimate of your garden by planting with pots and containers. Expert hints and tips range from advice on the best shapes, foliage and flower colors to how to locate the hot spots in your garden. Sue Spielberg attended the diploma course in horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, following her work for Rosemary Verey at Barnsley House in Gloucestershire. She has worked as technical editor on The Gardener and is well-known for her frequent contributions to numerous gardening magazines.