Author Description

Container gardening provides boundless, exciting opportunities for both novice and experienced gardeners. In this stunning book, Kathy Brown gives expert advice and shares her latest ideas on how to transform patios, walls, courtyards and doorsteps. In addition, step-by-step recipes guide the reader through the process of both planting and aftercare, either for short-term seasonal schemes or for longer-term projects. Reflecting Kathy's flair for display techniques and her passion for colour combinations, shapes, foliage, scent and taste, this book is essential reading for everyone ready to transform their containers and their gardens. Topics covered: Seasonal bedding schemes with simple combinations for sun and shade. Succulents used to reveal striking shapes and foliage colour. New ideas for growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers for the kitchen. Herbaceous plants including winning ways with ferns, hostas and heucheras. Sumptuous bulbs with suggestions for planting partners. Ornamental grasses to offer contrasting foliage. Shrubs and climbers to add constancy and maturity.