Garden troughs may be small, but in the right hands they become miniature landscapes full of character and life. In Creating and Planting Garden Troughs, expert gardeners Joyce Fingerut and Rex Murfitt share their time‑tested methods for designing, crafting, and planting these charming container gardens.
From mixing and molding your own hypertufa troughs to choosing plants that thrive in tight, rocky spaces, the authors guide you through every step with clarity and enthusiasm. Detailed instructions, inspiring photographs, and practical tips reveal how troughs can showcase alpine plants, succulents, herbs, and other compact species in ways that mimic nature’s rugged beauty.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this book opens the door to a rewarding craft that blends creativity, horticulture, and hands‑on artistry. Create a trough, plant it well, and watch a tiny world flourish.