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Yes, you can do it all attract wildlife, grow food, become one with your inner-nature-lover and work with limited lighting on porches, balconies and other small areas., If you have ever dreamed of having a garden but are constrained by price or space, this is the book for you!, You don't need a yard in the suburbs to surround yourself with homegrown beauty and produce. Richardson, writer of an award-winning blog about gardening in tiny spaces, offers a comprehensive approach to getting started on a balcony or wee patio. The book is organized by principles (color, weather, wildlife, pests, etc.), which is particularly helpful for those just starting container gardening. For them, the book is filled with resources: planting schemes, do-it-yourself projects, short appendixes. Those with more gardening experience may find the plants Richardson highlights limiting. The author's attention to succulents is distinctive; those forgiving plants lend themselves to the container gardening environment. Gardeners living in less mild climates than Richardson's Southern California should remember that whatever is too delicate to winter outside must be hauled indoors for the duration, taking up what might be precious limited space. That said, container gardening is flexible, and Richardson makes it verdant, affordable, and fun., Fern Richardson's delightful blog, Life on the Balcony, is chock-full of ideas for small-space gardening in containers, and now she has put some of her best ones into a beautifully written and designed book.", The ideas are perfect for folks in condominiums, rental houses - and homeowners looking to enhance established landscape features., Yes, you can do it all - attract wildlife, grow food, become one with your inner-nature-lover and work with limited lighting on porches, balconies and other small areas., Whether you're planning a small container garden or want to beautify your backyard, this book is full of helpful tips for beginning gardeners., Offers suggestions ranging from upcycling and plant repetitions to spray-painting mismatched containers., From selection of plants to illustrations of how to lay it all out, beginning and experienced gardeners alike will find plenty of inspiration., You'll find the keys to creating an uncluttered, lush outdoor space that's not only beautiful, but budget-friendly., Walks you through beautifying a small space, such as a balcony, porch, patio or small yard, even on a tight budget., It's packed with gorgeous photographs-making it pleasant to browse through for quick inspiration. The author's real-life take on small-space gardening makes reading the full text worthwhile.
