Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an Alpine Trough Garden, Paperback

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• Author: Lori Chips

"A complete guide to designing, making and planting hypertufa troughs. If you are a total novice, Lori will take you through every step with confidence"--North American Rock Garden Society

Hypertufa containers--also known as troughs--are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and affordable to make at home. Hypertufa Containers details everything you need to know to make your own troughs and successfully garden in them. From plant portraits that include growing and cultivation information along with potting tips you'll discover the amazing variety of plants that thrive in troughs. Hypertufa Containers features step-by-step instructions and color photography for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes.