Plant a garden wherever you are planted – no matter what size the space! Love to garden but don’t have a lot of land? No problem. Especially now that’s there’s Small Space Gardening. If anyone knows how to make the most of a postage-stamp size lot, it’s the folks at Fine Gardening who assembled this collection of best articles from their award-winning magazine.
Big ideas for small spaces. Small Space Gardening is jam packed with design ideas, plant suggestions, and clever solutions for anyone who wants to use their property to full advantage. Even if you have more land, there’s a lot to love here because you’ll learn how to:
• Turn the narrow strip next to the house into an inviting passageway.
• Use evergreens and grasses to edge boundaries and frame a yard.
• Add vertical interest and screen eyesores with lattices and fences.
• Plant nooks and crannies to create teeny-tiny pocket gardens.
• Choose small varieties of favorite plants for pleasing proportions.
• Redesign a rectangular backyard into interesting shapes.
• Create a welcoming entryway with dramatic container plantings.
Overcome limits of space with creative solutions. There’s no end to the exciting ideas and fascinating projects you’ll find in Small Space Gardening. Suddenly, the sky’s the limit because you can do all this and more:
• Raise fresh vegetables in a straw bale garden that fits in a corner.
• Grow your own culinary herbs in a container garden.
• Turn a small space into a party place for entertaining outdoors.
Ideas every homeowner can use. Naturally Small Space Gardening is geared for those with tiny yards, but any homeowner can make use of these clever ideas for making the most of every square inch you do have!
Savvy solutions to common landscaping problems and more! Outdoor Solutions provides attractive answers to many of the dilemmas facing homeowners whose property is less than perfect – which means most of us.
Design Solutions. Whether it’s a steep area, an unsightly view, or just plain blah plantings, you’ll find lots of workable and wonderful solutions in this special issue. A detailed planting plan shows how to tame a hillside with curved terraces. Even the simplest of fences – and there are plenty to choose from – can screen an eyesore, add privacy, and work wonders for your yard. And, four simples fixes can take your landscape from blah to beautiful without blowing the budget.
Inspired Living. This collection of best articles from Fine Gardening is loaded with captivating ideas for living outdoors. Learn how to build a better deck to complement your home and your lifestyle. See how a shed can become a whimsical hideaway or a stylish focal point that hides essential equipment. And for the passionate cook, there are drool-worthy ideas for outdoor kitchens and dining areas that really take the cake.
Problem-Solving Plants. Choosing the right plant can make all the difference. That’s why the editors at Fine Gardening included must-know information on proven performers, including; fast-growing trees, a dozen plants for fragrant pathways, improved varieties that won’t let you down, and low-maintenance plants for steep slopes.
Live better – outside your house! Outdoor Solutions delivers the inspiration and know-how to create an outdoor oasis where you can relax, garden, cook, and entertain as never before
