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Contributed by havlis 06.09. 2011 11:41:49 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Need a tree flowering in summer , ideally with an exotic look? Then chitalpa is the best choice! This beautiful and hardy hybrid was created in 1964 in Uzbekistan . It is a cross between Desert Willow with rather exotic flowers and northern Catalpa . ...
Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2011 11:32:41 Topic: Other / Books Strawberry ground covers, blueberry hedges , grape arbors , and 39 other luscious fruits to make your yard an edible paradise Fruit trees , shrubs, and vines are true two-for-one plants. Many varieties are strikingly beautiful — well suited to doing double duty as delicious sources of sweet, organic fruit and as ornamental additions to the home landscape . Backyard fruit plants also tie in perfectly with the growing locavore movement. Its difficult to find food thats more local than ones own ba ...
Contributed by abies 06.09. 2011 11:22:52 Topic: Plants / Fruit woods The Common Medlar is a large shrub or small tree . In Middle Europe it grows up to 3 m tall. It has luxuriant dark green foliage, elliptic, 8–15 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. The leaves turn a spectacular red in autumn before falling. The five-petalled white or pinkish flowers are produced in from May to June. ...
Contributed by abies 06.09. 2011 11:16:25 Topic: Plants / Fruit woods The black mulberry is generally considered the best tasting of the various mulberry species . It is grown for its delicious, raspberry-like fruit, mulberries . They have a unique tart-sweet taste and are eaten fresh or can be used just like any berry . ...
Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2011 11:07:41 Topic: Other / Books Practical Steps To Create A Self-Sustaining World The Permaculture Way shows us how to consciously design a lifestyle which is low in environmental impact and highly productive. It demonstrates how to meet our needs, make the most of resources by minimizing waste and maximizing potential, and still leave the Earth richer than we found it ...
Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:56:00 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Osmanthus is a genus of about 15-20, while only a few ones are hardy enough to grow down to zone 6. Those are often mistaken for hollies owing to their foliage appearance. Osmanthus is native to Japan and China , some species originate in the south of USA. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.08. 2011 10:46:58 Topic: Other / Books Garden Ponds , Fountains & Waterfalls for Your Home provides essential information on designing and installing all types of home water gardens , from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, waterfalls, streams, and bog gardens. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.08. 2011 10:40:40 Topic: Other / Books Britain is famous all over the world for its gardens. In this book Helena Attlee focuses on twenty of the finest gardens in the country. Her choice encompasses a rich selection of sites all over England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , ranging from famous eighteenth-century landscapes such as Stourhead to quirky modern gardens such as Charles Jencks Garden of Cosmic Speculation in the Scottish borders. Her lively text provides a brief history of each garden combined with a vivid accoun ...
Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:26:40 Topic: Plants / Trees and Shrubs Campsis radicans - tree form This is the species of north-american trumpet creeper trained into a tree with a real stem. It bears terminal cymes of rich red, trumpet-shaped flowers from early summer until the first frosts. Pinnate leaves are deep green and enhance its tropical appearance . ...
Contributed by havlis 11.08. 2011 12:47:16 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Drummondii is a variegated form of Norway maple , only some 100 years old. The decades from its birth proved its popularity which is still very high. The leaves are beautifully creamy white variegated at the margins, with bright green centres. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:39:30 Topic: Other / Books A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture The first edition of Gaia’s Garden sparked the imagination of America’s home gardeners , introducing permaculture’s central message: Working with Nature, not against her, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens. This extensively revised and expanded second edition broadens the reach and depth of the permaculture approach for urban and suburban growers. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:30:37 Topic: Other / Books Cultivation , Use in Landscaping and Propagation This excellent volume of Australian native plants includes over 1500 species of plants , trees , shrubs , annuals , ground covers , bedding plants and climbers for your garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:26:23 Topic: Other / Books The Best Plants for the Toughest Spot in Your Garden In this book youll learn how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. Youll also learn about more than 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels-long-blooming woodland gems like epimediums and hellebores , and even lush foliage plants like evergreen ferns and hardy gingers , shrubs , climbers , perennials , ground covers , bulbs , annuals , and perennials - there is an e ...
Contributed by pph 01.08. 2011 12:00:47 Topic: Plants / Other ‘Heat’ is a powerful sensory stimulus – look at how it is used in advertising everything from perfumes to cars. Heat equates to danger, excitement, sexual attraction. Plants can very much evoke a sense of heat too, with vivid colours setting the pulse racing. Rudbeckia and Echinacea are two prairie flowers that love it as the mercury climbs and look just right shimmering in the sun. Add into the mix the calming balance of some flowering grasses and you have a ready-made planting combination that ...
Contributed by havlis 01.08. 2011 11:48:12 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Bluebeard is an attractive shrub with rare late summer/early autumn flowering . In colder zones it is supposed to be a perennial rather than a woody shrub as it may freeze down to the ground. ...
Contributed by havlis 01.08. 2011 11:38:01 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This giant dogwood has another name which, in my opinion, characterizes the plant much better = wedding cake tree . Looking at the habit of the more commonly grown cultivar Variegata one knows exactly what it means. This beauty can easily become a show-stopping specimen in a garden of literally any style. Its tiered branches look exactly like several layers of a wedding cake and the white-variegated foliage stands for rich sugary icing. Want a piece? ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2011 19:06:06 Topic: Other / Books The Private Spaces of the Worlds Leading Designers The gardens designers have created for their clients may be familiar to garden enthusiasts , but what happens in the designers own backyards? This fascinating book takes a look at the gardens of some top designers, investigating how they differ from their commissioned work, the design process, and how they reflect their owners design philosophy. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2011 18:57:38 Topic: Other / Books Clematis are loved for the abundance and color of their blooms but are not so well known for their versatility. Although they are typically and successfully used as climbers , they can be grown almost anywhere under most conditions. This essential guide introduces the genus in all its glory to the novice gardener and extends the knowledge of the more experienced. As well as explaining how to care for clematis , it inspires gardeners to recognize the vast range of clematis available today and th ...
Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2011 18:26:38 Topic: Plants / Trees and Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape. ...
Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2011 18:14:09 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Diana has large, pure white blossoms without the purple eye, so typical for hibiscus . This makes it a very elegant flowering shrub that is popular in Californian style where masses of green leaves come first and then attractive flowers , preferable of one colour. And white remains the top favourite. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:12:46 Topic: Plants / Roses Synonym: Rosa nutkanaensis Rosa nutkana also named Nootka rose or Wild rose comes from the Cinnamomeae family. It is native of Western North America . Rosa nutkana is a deciduous , woody shrub that grows up to 10ft and 4ft. wide. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.05. 2011 13:00:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Give Midknight Blue Agapanthus some thought for your garden as it can offer so much. When in bloom , the flowers can attract butterflies or hummingbirds-always a pleasant site to view from your kitchen window. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.04. 2011 19:01:27 Topic: Other / Books An inspirational guide for all levels of gardeners to using lush, bold foliage, even in temperate climates ...
Contributed by amazon 30.04. 2011 18:46:48 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Pocahontas Lilac will extend the lilac season, as it is an extremely hardy, earlier blooming variety . Get a jump on your neighbors as your yard will color up 2 weeks earlier, the maroon-purple buds opening to fragrant, single, deep violet blooms. The flowers from your Syringa Pocahontas will add nice color contrast to an all green landscape. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2010 11:11:27 Topic: Other / Books Broadleaved Evergreens for Temperate Climates | Its simple: broadleaved evergreens are trees that dont lose their leaves. And despite their versatility and beauty, they are often underused. Why? Most people, including knowledgeable gardeners, equate evergreens with conifers —and Christmas trees — rather than broadleaved plants . And many of the most attractive broadleaved evergreens have only recently become commercially available. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2010 11:03:56 Topic: Other / Books Its no exaggeration to say that daylilies are the premier flowering perennial . From a handful of wild species belonging to the genus Hemerocallis , breeders have produced tens of thousands of hybrids in a dazzling array of colors , patterns , and shapes . Adding to their appeal is their hardiness, ease of care, and ability to combine well with other plants. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2010 10:47:34 Topic: Other / Books A practical vegetable and herb garden encyclopedia | A veritable encyclopedia and easy how-to guide on all that is natural and necessary in the world of gardening and small fruit, vegetable, and herb preparation, in The Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide: A practical vegetable and herb garden encyclopedia, Stephen Albert leaves no stone—collard green, leek, or potato—unearthed in this absolutely amazing field guide that greenhorns , old hands , weekend gardeners , and chefs should not be without. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:36:26 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This mulberry is very special. Deeply cut, dark green, glossy leaves draw your attention as they bear strong resemblance to leaves of plane trees . Many of the largest leaves at the ends of the branches keep their green colour until late in the autumn when they fall down green. The crown is wide spreading and thick, which makes it an ideal opportunity to place a bench underneath and enjoy its shade. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:25:00 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Not many trees bloom in mid or even late summer when all the spring flowering beauties have only leaves. Golden-rain tree is one of the few. In late July/early August upto 30 cm long panicles of small, bright yellow flowers appear on this medium sized tree. The flowers can remain on the tree for as long as one month. They are followed by bladder-like pink or red-flushed fruit capsules. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:16:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Crimson King is a majestic looking maple tree for large gardens , parks , and city avenues . Its palmate leaves are dark crimson red, almost black, and glossy, turning orange-red in autumn. In the spring, just as leaves emerge, it flowers profusely with many small yellow flowers , typical for many Norway maples . ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 14:32:06 Topic: Other / Books Rodales Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years—and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops , herbs , trees and shrubs , perennials , annuals , and lawns . This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques , the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 14:26:10 Topic: Other / Books All the essential garden tasks shown step by step, with 950 color photographs and illustrations | Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, this book contains everything that you need to know about planning , planting and maintaining your garden. ...
Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:19:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs In 1955 and 1956 several crosses between Magnolia liliflora and Magnolia stellata were made at the U.S. National Arboretum by William F. Kosar and Dr. Francis de Vos. These selections bloom two-four weeks later than other spring blooming magnolias , reducing the possibility of frost damage to minimum. ...
Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:08:41 Topic: Plants / Conifers Pine trees are superb trees which grow in a wide climate scale - from cold northern countries to hot coastal sites. They are probably most beautiful in their natural environment. ...
Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:01:36 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Judas tree is a rather special plant with profusion of beautiful, bright pink flowers in mid spring. They are small, pea-like, and so special due to their appearance on bare wood and even the main stems, however large and old they are. For prolific flowering the plant needs a hot and sunny summer in the previous year. ...
Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 13:53:15 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs David viburnum is a handsome, compact little shrub , with eye-catching foliage. The leaves are elliptic, emerald green with pink-red stalks, and have remarkable deep veins, which give this shrub an additional 3D image. The flower buds are pink-ish, too, but the flowers themselves are not what this plant stands for, though you might like to be lucky enough to have them pollinated to see the sky blue fruits rippening in the autumn. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:23:55 Topic: Other / Books Now available for the first time in paperback, the magnificent Oxford Companion to the Garden illuminates the history and design of gardens all over the world, from the earliest recorded known examples to the present day, encompassing everything from small private gardens , to the secret gardens of Arab princes, to the vast public park at Versailles . ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:17:23 Topic: Other / Books A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance | This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing , identifying , harvesting , preserving , and using more than 500 species of herbs . ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:10:12 Topic: Other / Books An easy-to-use, A-Z pictorial catalog of over 2,500 tried and tested, commonly available garden plants and flowers , Garden Plants and Flowers Through the Year includes the seasons at which youll find each plant at its best clearly indicated, making it an invaluable tool for planning your planting. A comprehensive chapter offers down-to-earth advice on plant care , and practical tip boxes appear throughout, to guarantee success with every plant you choose. Finally, 8 at-a-glance galleries are in ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 09:04:44 Topic: Other / Books This book defines and describes the ancient craft of bonsai . The techniques of this precise art form are clearly described, and provides a stunning and fully comprehensive reference that is ideal for the beginner as well as the more experienced bonsai artist . ...
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