The City Gardener's Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Small-Space Gardening

I recently bought this book because I wanted to start a garden on my deck. Everyone I spoke to at garden centers was very discouraging when I told them I wanted to plant perennials in containers. This book is extremely helpful and basically the author open me up to a whole new world of gardening!! I'm having a great time with my new creative project!!

Good overview, exactly what I was looking for, since I just moved into an apartment in the city with a deck, and have looked for a book that would help me pick and care for outdoor plants.

Very good book. Highly recommended for NYC gardeners.

Great ideas and advice without pretense. I often turn to the book for inspiration or guidance. I've had a few backyard gardens in NYC over the years so i've learned a lot both by this book and trial and error. This book helped me dream up the gardens I created, and is an inspiration for the ones i have yet to make.

I live in the city and I love to get my hands dirty. Too many books focus on abstract design concepts and forget about the most practical aspect of gardening - the plants. Linda Yang does an excellent job of discussing basic design and also recommending plants that do well in urban conditions (as well as explaining details such as how large certain plants will grow, whether they need constant watering, amount of sun desired).I've owned the book for more than a year now and have dog-eared several pages for reference. I find the seasonal tips invaluable.My only real complaint is that there was a bit too much emphasis on rooftop gardening.

Although specifically designed for city gardeners, this book is great for anyone with little space to garden. Full of useful information and ideas for any gardener.