Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an Alpine Trough Garden

“A complete guide to designing, making and planting hypertufa troughs.”—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. In Hypertufa Containers, Lori Chips details everything you need to know to make your own troughs and successfully garden in them. This hardworking book includes step-by-step instructions and color photography for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes. Plant portraits include growing and cultivation information, along with potting tips.

 

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Timber Press (July 31, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1604697067
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1604697063
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.65 x 10.15 inches