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Author Ondra, Nancy J., author.

Title Container theme gardens : 42 combinations, each using 5 perfectly matched plants / Nancy J. Ondra ; photography by Rob Cardillo.

Publication Info. North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2016]
©2016

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Location Call No. Public Note Status
 Davis Adult Nonfiction  635.986 OND    CHECK SHELVES
Description 267 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type text txt rdacontent
still image sti rdacontent
Format volume nc rdacarrier
Note Includes index.
Contents Why try containers? -- Nine reasons to try containers -- Basics of container gardening -- Playing with color. Five-part harmony of color ; Bold contrast ; Pretty in pastel ; Rich reds ; Orange all over ; Growing sunshine ; Singin' the blues ; Regal purple ; Elegant whites ; Sparkling silvers ; Back to black -- Through the seasons. Spring cheer ; All-summer color ; Autumn's brilliance ; Winter wonders ; Year-round interest -- Location, location, location. Made for shade ; Beat the heat ; Balcony beauties -- Designed to attract. Hummingbird haven ; Butterfly banquet ; Kid attraction -- Small wonders. A mini meadow ; Pond in a pot ; Magic in miniature -- Fun and colorful edibles. Salad on deck ; Herbs on the windowsill ; A pot of tea ; Bursting with berries -- Special themes. Just right for night ; Living perfume ; Asian-inspired tranquility -- All about the plants. Annual appeal ; Perennial punch for shade ; Tropical sunset ; Lovely leaves -- All about the containers. Terra-cotta charm ; The everyman's plastic pot ; Copper beauty ; Cemented in place ; Country hardwood ; Eye-catching ceramic.
Summary Ondra shows you how to choose a container and a five-plant theme, and use them to create a beautiful combination for any season, situation, or taste. She shows you how to choose the color scheme, arrangement, and container that will fit your style.
Subject Container gardening.
Added Author Cardillo, Rob, photographer.
ISBN 9781612123981
1612123988