INFORMATION
Author(s): Kay Maguir
Print length: 144 pages
Dimensions: 16.5 x 21.7 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 649.000 VND
Weight: 1.049 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2018
INTRODUCTION
"RHS Little Book of Small-Space Gardening: Easy-grow Ideas for Balconies, Window Boxes & Other Outdoor Areas" by Kay Maguire is a concise and inspirational handbook targeted at anyone wanting to garden in limited spaces. This includes balconies, doorsteps, windowsills, stairways, or any small outdoor areas. The book emphasizes how even minimal outdoor space can become vibrant growing zones with thoughtful planning and creative design.
Divided into accessible sections, the book offers a collection of step-by-step projects such as speedy salads, wildlife pots, fragrant baskets, and green garden walls—each project tailored to suit small-space gardening. 🌿 It also includes plant profiles that suggest what grows best under specific conditions like shade, wind, drought, and varying light exposure. These profiles help readers choose suitable plants even in tricky or constrained outdoor environments.
Visually, the book is rich: with ~200 images, it uses photography and illustrations to show possibilities and inspire readers. It strikes a balance between practicality and creativity—showing how to maximize small outdoor areas without requiring large budgets or heavy maintenance. The value of "RHS Little Book of Small-Space Gardening" lies in offering both inspiration and hands-on guidance for urban dwellers, renters, or hobby gardeners.
