The Potted Plant Patio Garden

Green up your outdoor space and enjoy the pleasures of gardening even if you only have a small urban balcony, patio, or doorstep! This practical guide teaches everything you need to know to create a thriving potted garden in the city. Learn how to select hardy plants suited to containers, properly care for them, dynamically design displays, and protect plants from pests and harsh weather. With the tips in this book, you'll gain the skills to cultivate beautiful potted gardens that flourish on fire escapes, balconies, rooftops, and any outdoor nook in the urban jungle.
Get step-by-step guidance on:  Picking the right plants based on sunlight, climate, space and growth habits Proper techniques for container potting and repotting Tailored watering, fertilizing, and general maintenance for potted plants Design principles to create stunning yet functional container displays even in tight spaces Diagnosing and treating common urban gardening problems like pests and diseases Preparing container plants for winter dormancy indoors and out Fun embellishment projects and plant crafts using repurposed items  With this specialized container gardening knowledge, you'll be growing gorgeous pots of flowers, foliage, herbs, and edibles in no time! Focused on solutions for urban settings, this guide takes the guesswork out of container gardening on balconies, patios, windowsills, and other small city spaces.
Get growing in the concrete jungle!