: Starting with the basics, including light requirements, this book will show you how to choose the best potting soil, the proper way to pot, and when and how to water. But the bulk of the book features inspiring and easy-to-follow design ideas that can be recreated by gardeners of any level of experience with varying amounts of space. Creative ideas for this challenging site Tackles every problem urban gardeners face Includes inspiration, instruction, and projects

 "If you have ever dreamed of having a garden but are constrained by price or space, this is the book for you!"--Patricia McGoldrick "Calloway's Nursery "

: Fern Richardson is the creator of the critically acclaimed blog Life on the Balcony. She is also a master gardener, amateur photographer, and garden designer.