The Bold Container Garden

Create bold, eye-catching container displays with confidence and style with these 75 foolproof, designer-crafted planting plans.

Establishing striking container gardens doesn't require years of experience or a natural design instinct—just the right guidance. In The Bold Container Garden, professional container garden designer Christina Salwitz shares her signature approach to high-impact planting, combining fearless colour, dramatic texture, and thoughtful composition into easy-to-follow templates.

Organised to both teach and inspire, the book walks you through the foundations of great design—then shows you how to break the rules for even more exciting results. Whether you're styling a small balcony, framing an entryway, or elevating a patio, each project is designed to help you achieve maximum visual impact with minimal uncertainty.

Inside, you'll find:

• 75 plant-by-number design templates, each accompanied by a labelled colour photograph of the finished container, to take the guesswork out of creating stunning container combinations
• Expert guidance on colour, texture, scale, and form to help you design your container garden with confidence
• Detailed plant lists and layout advice for easy planning and flawless execution
• Practical advice on pot selection and placement to maximise both plant health and visual impact
• Seasonal inspiration and finishing touches that elevate your containers from simple to showstopping

More than just a how-to guide, this book is a creative toolkit for transforming everyday pots into extraordinary focal points—helping you design boldly, plant confidently, and grow beautifully.