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Cool Containers pumps up the action in pots. Here is an innovative approach to container gardening, the first book to combine the cool style of modernism with plantings that really work.
Cool Containers explains where, how and what to plant in a variety of containers. The book is split into six sections, covering everything from design and materials to site, season and care. In ‘Design’ Adam Caplin looks at style, whether crisply modern or informally chic, focusing on elements such as scale, texture and colour. ‘Materials’ explores a range of exciting and unusual planters in every material, from metal to stone, and features planting recipes for carefully selected container shapes. ‘Site’ offers trailblazing ways to use plants that will suit the location and its environmental conditions –be it hot and sunny, windy and exposed or cast in deep shade.
Adam then explores how understanding a location’s particular set of constraints will enable you to choose the perfect container and plant species that thrive in it. There are ideas for all sites, whether kind or cruel –even for a dark passage between two houses, out of the reach of even the most intrepid of the sun’s rays. ‘Season’ demonstrates how you can replant existing containers to provide an instant colour lift at certain times of the year.
Packed with sound practical advice on container choice and how to select and care for the right plants in the right situations, Cool Containers puts successful and adventurous gardening within everyone’s grasp. Container gardening has never been so exciting.
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Adam Caplin is a freelance garden designer. After studying horticulture at Reading, he was awarded a fellowship to set up the Camden Garden Centre in north London. In 1985 he founded The Garden Centre at Alexandra Palace, which expanded to two other sites. He went on to run The Chelsea Gardener and two nurseries in Essex and Suffolk. He now has an interest in a wholesale nursery in East Anglia. Adam and his brother, James, wrote Instant Gardening and Urban Eden. Adam has been a contributor to Garden Inspirations and Gardens Illustrated, and a guest presenter for the TV series Gardener’s World. He is the author of Planted Junk and New Kitchen Garden. Adam is also a successful fine artist and has had a series of one-man shows.
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'This colourful and inspiring book is pleasing to the eye and full of sound practical information' The Garden 200312 'With fabulous and colourful photography, and ound, practical advice, Cool Containers puts successful and adventurous gardening within everyone's grasp' Ireland's Homes Interiors Living 200408 'Written in a succinct and accessible manner with stunning photography' -- Phil Sesson Garden Answers 200404 'An enjoyable, friendly read' Gardens Monthly 200310 'With a bevy of solutions to your space woes...Caplin shows you how to win the 'space wars,' and come out on top with a beautiful, and space efficient, garden.' The English Garden 200310
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- PublisherJacqui Small LLP
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1906417393
- ISBN 13 9781906417390
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages144
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cool Containers pumps up the action in pots. Here is an innovative approach to container gardening, the first book to combine the cool style of modernism with plantings that really work. Cool Containers explains where, how and what to plant in a variety of containers. The book is split into six sections, covering everything from design and materials to site, season and care. In Design' Adam Caplin looks at style, whether crisply modern or informally chic, focusing on elements such as scale, texture and colour. Materials' explores a range of exciting and unusual planters in every material, from metal to stone, and features planting recipes for carefully selected container shapes. Site' offers trailblazing ways to use plants that will suit the location and its environmental conditions be it hot and sunny, windy and exposed or cast in deep shade. Adam then explores how understanding a location's particular set of constraints will enable you to choose the perfect container and plant species that thrive in it. There are ideas for all sites, whether kind or cruel even for a dark passage between two houses, out of the reach of even the most intrepid of the sun's rays. Season' demonstrates how you can replant existing containers to provide an instant colour lift at certain times of the year. Packed with sound practical advice on container choice and how to select and care for the right plants in the right situations, Cool Containers puts successful and adventurous gardening within everyone's grasp. Container gardening has never been so exciting. Combining cool modernist style with plantings that really work Here is an innovative approach to container gardening, with an emphasis on real containers with established plantings in specific locations. This guide demonstrates how understanding a location's particular set of constraints will help readers choose the perfect container and plant species that thrive in it. There is a city roof garden without any protections from the elements where tough concrete planters, heavy enough to stay put in even the fiercest storm, are filled with maritime plants chosen to withstand drying winds, lashing rain, burning hot sun, and airborne pollution. A damp and gloomy basement garden is home to a pot of delicate ferns and woodland flowering plants. This handy book is full of ideas and schemes for all sites, whether kind or cruel. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781906417390
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