Balcony & Container Plants From A to Z (Compass Guides)

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 type:

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.

(back cover)
Bring flowers
and greenery
into your life

Balcony & Container Plants
from A to Z

A luxuriant variety of plants for growing in limited spaces

Practical: Quick-reference facts and more than 200 color illustrations will help you choose and purchase plants for your balcony and patio.

Clearly arranged: Plants are alphabetically profiled and organized in three sections: balcony flowers; container plants; and fruits, vegetables, and herbs

Informative: Details on the characteristics of different plant groups plus planting tips for sunny and shady areas