We've come a long way from those nostalgic movies of the 1930's where a couple strolled across their beautifully landscaped penthouse, silhouetted against a breath-taking skyline! Only the very rich had gardens in the sky or town houses with formal gardens in the rear. Today, anybody with a three-room apartment can have his own private terrace. Couples have discovered the pleasure and sound investment of restoring old brownstones to their former glory, including the backyard. Every inch that you own or rent counts dearly, and should be put to the best possible use. GARDENING IN THE CITY takes you step-by-step in planning your urban garden from vital basics such as flooring, fencing, overhead shelter, to the all-important selection of the proper plants for your particular needs and location. You will see why you should treat your outside area with the same care for scale, color, design, mood, that you give to the inside rooms if you want to exploit to the fullest your extra outdoor "room," no matter how tiny it might be. Good news for the beginner gardener: this is one book written in a clear, no-nonsense style that won't have your reaching for the dictionary to look up horticultural terms. The charts listing what to buy for which location are complete and easy to read. You will learn to cope with such urban problems as pollution, dirt, soot, wind, scorching sun or too much shade if you follow Carla Wallach's advice. She learned it all first hand as a landscape designer in New York City. If you rent your apartment or house, find out how to have a colorful garden without investing much money. Learn why some plants are great on the ground floor but a disaster on the twentieth. Avoid winter losses with the right selection of plants and protection against severe cold. Extend your enjoyment of the outdoors right through the evening with a little night lighting and learn how it's done and what can be highlighted effectively.