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Small-Space Container Gardens by Fern Richardson is for inexperienced gardeners. With easy projects tat require no prior experience, it goes over generic information needed for plants. Experiences gardens are better off looking elsewhere for for information.

Posted on GoodReads. This delightful book has lots of ideas for small gardens, patios, balconies; basically any spot where a plant can be placed. There are some good ideas to customize your pots with a little DIY work and ideas to add color and style to any space. Changing the flooring with paint, decking materials, etc. is a great idea for a city balcony. Color, lighting, and customization ideas abound to make anyone's boring space a lovely garden to enjoy with others or alone. Practical advice for climatic challenges like sun, wind, snow, etc. are extremely useful for year-round pleasure. The potager garden design is an excellent example of growing edibles and ornamentals together in a small area. The author covers vertical gardens, privacy, and sound along with sight and scent - there is appeal for all of the senses. This is a must purchase for libraries with gardening collections.