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Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces
Gardening on Pavement Tables and Hard Surfaces Author:George Schenk Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces is not, as one might suppose, about growing plants in containers on patios; it is the first book to describein thoroughly sensible termshow to grow garden plants directly on hard surfaces such as pavement, rocks, tables, and other impermeable platforms. The author shows how such planti... more »ngs have an aesthetic appealand a dose of shock and surpriseunmatched by more traditional garden techniques. Plants have known all along that they can grow on these media; who hasnt had to cut away turf that has grown over the sidewalk? George Schenk, the award-winning author of Moss Gardening, translates this small miracle into practical language for gardeners. Once one becomes accustomed to the idea of growing plants with these methods, the opportunities abound. Barren areas of pavement no longer need to be sledgehammered awaythey are easily transformed into planted landscapes. With just a few inches of soil, gardens can be created almost anywhere. Tabletops can serve as the foundation for small rock gardens; groundcovers can grow vigorously on concrete; even bonsai can thrive directly on decorative stone. Rooftop gardening becomes a real option, with plants providing the multiple functions of drainage control, insulation, and beautification. So-called living pavers prove a refreshingly easy and attractive way to guide visitors through the garden wonderland. Using extensive photos, plant lists, and step-by-step instructions, George Schenk shows how every gardener can adopt this charming, vibrant, and beautiful style of planting. This utterly original book will give new meaning to the phrase "thinking outside of the box."« less