Gardening on a Small Scale

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We may dream of rolling lawns and overflowing borders, but many of us have to be content with a small backyard, patio, roof terrace or balcony, where conditions are less than ideál. Yet limited space can be an advantage: you can create a luxuriant effect with relatively few plants, and a small garden is far easier to maintain than a large one. There are many creative solutions to most gardening problems, and turning a dark, oddly-shaped courtyard into a green paradise is a tremendously satisfying challenge. Gardening on a Small Scale sets out to explain all the easily-mastered techniques you will need to transform a concrete jungle into a lush, verdant setting that is a welcome refuge and a peaceful haven. Starting with the impression you make at the front door, the book provides originál suggestions for making a welcoming entrance with tubs, containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. It lists many combinations of plants that work well together, and describes the basics of... Tovább

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We may dream of rolling lawns and overflowing borders, but many of us have to be content with a small backyard, patio, roof terrace or balcony, where conditions are less than ideál. Yet limited space can be an advantage: you can create a luxuriant effect with relatively few plants, and a small garden is far easier to maintain than a large one. There are many creative solutions to most gardening problems, and turning a dark, oddly-shaped courtyard into a green paradise is a tremendously satisfying challenge. Gardening on a Small Scale sets out to explain all the easily-mastered techniques you will need to transform a concrete jungle into a lush, verdant setting that is a welcome refuge and a peaceful haven. Starting with the impression you make at the front door, the book provides originál suggestions for making a welcoming entrance with tubs, containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. It lists many combinations of plants that work well together, and describes the basics of container growing and how to tackle problems such as watering. Whether you are aiming to create a formai look, a Mediterranean patio or a leafy retreat, you will find plenty of useful design solutions. The pros and cons' of paving, gravel and brick are discussed, and step-by-step guides are given for how to make your own raised beds, miniatűré rockeries and water features. Once you have made the important decisions about the basic layout of your garden, you will need to focus on the planting. There are hints about which shrubs, trees and flowers are most suitable for a small space, and which provide something of interest all year round. There are ingenious ideas for how to grow fruit trees in a confined area, making the most of your trellises and cultivating vegetables and herbs in containers. lt doesn't have to cost a fortune either - many plants can be grown from cuttings and most gardening materials can be recycled. With a little effort, your garden can become a place in which to relax, entertain and forget the cares of the world. Vissza