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Gardening with junk : simple and innovative planting ideas using recycled pots and containers / Adam Caplin ; photography by Francesca Yorke.

by Caplin, Adam.

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CICO Books, 2018.

Recycling (Waste, etc.)

9781782495512 (hc.)

143 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

"Revamp, recycle and rejuvenate your old containers into some stunning feature pieces for your garden. Learn how to become more eco-friendly and make the most of old mugs, oil cans, plastic bottles and so much more with Gardening with Junk. Learn everything you need to know to make the most of your unused containers and turn them into something beautiful, creative and exciting for your plants. The first section, Getting Started, is devoted to teaching you the basics and explaining how to choose the right container and the right plant for your space. It's easy to get carried away by your own enthusiasm but Getting Started will show you how to condense your creative thoughts into gorgeous and cohesive projects. The second section, Planted Junk, will demonstrate how to utilise all sorts of great materials, from ceramics, stone and glass, to wood, wicker, metal and plastic. Learn how to make the most of any container, whether they are beer cans, wicker baskets, quirky ceramics and so much more! The final section, Plant Directory, provides a comprehensive list of flowers and plants so that you can find what best suits you and your newly converted pots! This section also provides useful addresses that will help you on your way to a fabulously upcycled garden. Written by horticultural expert Adam Caplin, and complete with stunning photography by Francesca Yorke, Gardening with Junk is a must-have for any green-fingered enthusiast with an interest in recycling and the environment."

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