"Ground Force" by Charlie Dimmock
Following on from the success of her Water Garden Workbook, Ground Force's Charlie Dimmock returns - this time to help you tackle your containers. Whether you're aiming to achieve instant colour at any time of year or simply to brighten up a dull patio, containers are the perfect solution and a vital part in many of the Ground Force gardens. In Ground Force Container Gardening Charlie shows you how to create 25 stunning arrangements. Each container 'recipe' is accompanied by a photograph of the finished result, an 'ingredients' list of what you need and a step-by-step guide on how to put everything together. With suggestions for window boxes and baskets as well as a wonderful range of containers, there's sure to be something to inspire you to have a go. And to make sure you know how to keep your containers in really top condition, Charlie includes an introductory chapter covering the different types of containers on offer as well as advice on everything from compost and watering to how to deal with pests and diseases.
Whether you agree with Ground Force or not, the basis of the garden makeover programme is solid and has encouraged many thousands of people to pick up a trowel or spade and tidy up that mess outside their back or front doorBetter a timber-decked or gravelled area than an overgrown tangle of weeds. Supported by Alan Tichmarsh's long broadcasting, horticultural and design career, Charlie Dimmock has been thrust into the limelight. She has brought not only her inimitable sparkly personality to our screens but her working nurserywoman's knowledge and water gardening experience. Mainly known for her inventive water features that pop up in every garden Ground Force do, she is also an accomplished plantswoman as this new Ground Force book shows. Packed full of ideas for both novices and more advanced gardeners, there are ideas for everyone and every situation. Charlie gives inspiration for containers of all shapes and sizes be they in the garden, on a windowsill or in a porch. Small water features inevitably make an appearance but this only underlines the versatility of container-gardening. Divided into seasons, the book ensures a colourful or interesting year-round display for your garden accompanied by detailed planting plans and, in some cases, construction techniques. Attractively illustrated and surprisingly well-written, this is a clear easy-to-use book perfectly complementing the ethos of Ground Force - accessible gardening available to all., easy to do and guaranteed results. Lucy Watson
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780563488095 |
| ISBN 10 | 0563488093 |
| Title | "Ground Force" |
| Author | Charlie Dimmock |
| Series | Ground Force Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2002-05-02 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |