Covering a revolutionary, new container-garden system that will completely transform a garden, this text includes 33 container profiles that were personally grown by the author. Each profile includes complete planting and maintenance instructions and illustrated demonstrations, along with lots of practical planting and maintenance information.

Includes hundreds of ideas and techniques for instantly beautifying home landscapes. Illustrated, step-by-step guide delivers eye-catching results with a minimum investment of time and money. Focuses on easy, high-impact, low-cost projects that homeowners ask for the most: Adding color with plant beds and borders Quick privacy screening On-the-spot shade Outside entryway makeovers And much more!

Peter McHoy brings his considerable gardening expertise to show how you can transform your garden the short-cut way. Perfect for every impatient gardener who wants to spend time enjoying the garden rather than working in it.

Looks at container gardens, focusing on choosing the right containers, designing container plantings, specialty container plantings, and placing pots in the landscape.

Imagine gathering fresh herbs from your doorstep, picking veggies for dinner from your patio and delectable fruit from your balcony. No matter how small your space, you can have a bountiful healthy harvest for you and your family.Box gardens are not only practical but they are also beautiful. Being able to grow a garden within site of your kitchen window adds even more value to this gardening method. If you have bad knees or a stiff back you can still enjoy gardening by using elevated box gardens that are simple to build, plant and maintain.This book includes a variety of plans to make your very own instant box gardens and step by step instructions for planning and caring for theme gardens as well as suggestions for using your harvest in creative and delicious ways.No need to worry about having a green thumb, the instructions and tips in this book will ensure that you have nothing but delicious success with your box garden.Instant box gardens are a perfect activity for the whole family. I have shared some of my favorite theme gardens and activities in this book that my very own children have enjoyed for years.Growing food has never been easier or more fun. Grab a cup of coffee and dig into this book that I hope will inspire you to join millions of other passionate box gardeners!

Most of us do not have the time to build a mature garden. The authors of this book look at the basic principles of gardening, and show you how to change your garden quickly and easily so that it suits the way most of us live.