This is a superbly illustrated guide to all aspects of container gardening - from choosing the right pot to keeping your plants looking great for longer. Container gardening is one of the fastest growing gardening and landscaping activities because it provides a quick and relatively easy way to use plants for form, color and texture on patios, decks, walkways, and in gardens too. "Successful Container Gardening" presents readers with a comprehensive guide to every aspect of this burgeoning field of gardening, beginning with selecting the right pot and potting mix, and ending with everything you need to know to keep container creations looking great longer. The heart of the book includes 75 container 'recipes' - featuring a wide variety of popular ornamental annuals and perennials, herbs and vegetables, and shrubs and trees - complete with sun, moisture, and nutritional requirements.