Grow Plants in Pots : House Plants, Outdoor Plants, Container-Grown Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs

Grow Plants in Pots is an innovative indoor and outdoor gardening title that explores the full range of plants that can be grown in containers. Whether you want to bring impact and beauty to rooms or a conservatory, or dress up your patio with flowers or productive plants, this book is packed with choices and inspirational ideas. Plants have been selected to suit all tastes and situations, ranging from sculptural ferns and spring bulbs on a windowsill, to patio citrus trees, and chilies and herbs in hanging baskets. Each plant is presented as a simple portrait with essential indoor and outdoor growing advice, galleries of alternatives, and information on natural habitats. Spreads also feature exciting combinations and design ideas, showing plants in situ in the home and on patios and roof terraces. An introductory section explores the range of possibilities for pot plants, containers, window boxes, and patio planters with a guide to choosing healthy plants and the best containers for them. Also included are tips on basic care, and a troubleshooting section at the back of the book offers solutions for common problems, plant diseases, and pests. Contents 4 Eco-friendly ideas 9 Contemporary designs 10 Modern materials 11 Old-world charm 12 Traditional materials 13 Perfect partners 14 Pots in gardens 16 Pots on patios 20 Balconies and roof terraces 24 Decorative windowsills 28 House warmers 30 Choosing ornamentals 34 Fragrant flowers 36 Tropical effects 48 Drama queens 64 Desert dwellers 78 Easy orchids 86 Plants for shade 94 High climbers 104 Spring spectacles 114 Summer blooms 126 Cold-season displays 142 Planning crops in pots 154 Salads 156 Mediterranean mixes 164 Tasty leaves 172 Perfect pods 176 Delicious roots 182 Cool-season crops 188 Herbs 192 Citrus fruit 204 Pie fruit 208 Mediterranean fruit 212 Exotic fruit 216 Summer berries 218 Tree fruit 224 Unusual fruit 230 Planting techniques 234 Caring for container plants 238 Sowing vegetable seeds 240 Pests and diseases 242 Index 250 Acknowledgments 255 Picture credits 256 Grow Plants in Pots is an innovative indoor and outdoor gardening guide that explores the full range of plants that can be grown in containers. Whether you want to bring impact and beauty to rooms or a conservatory, or dress up your patio with flowers or productive plants, this book is packed with choices and inspirational ideas!Plants have been selected to suit all tastes and situations, ranging from sculptural ferns and spring bulbs on a windowsill, to patio citrus trees, and chilies and herbs in hanging baskets. Each plant is presented as a simple portrait with essential indoor and outdoor growing advice, galleries of alternatives, and information on natural habitats. Whether you want to bring impact and beauty indoors or dress up your patio with flowers or productive plants, Grow Plants in Pots is packed with inspirational ideas that explore the full range of plants that can be grown in containers. With gorgeous photography, information on growing fruits and vegetables in containers, and plants organized by growing conditions and key qualities for ease of reference, Grow Plants in Pots features exciting combinations and design ideas, showing plants in situ in the home and on patios and roof terraces. Provides Information And Detailed Advice On The Full Range Of Plants That Can Be Grown In Containers Both Inside The Home And On The Patio, From Fruits And Vegetables To Flowering Plants-- Designing with containers Foliage and flowers Fruit and vegetables Planting guide.