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 | This book provides a wealth of information on literally thousands of native plants, their properties, cultivation and propagation. The plant enteries are divided up into chapters according to whether they are ground covers, rockery, water features or shrubs. To look up a plant by its specific name, turn to the Latin index. ...
Amazon / New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Ltd / Book
 Price: 69.95 $ |  | Trees and shrubs are the framework of every garden, no matter how small. Today, the amateur gardener can choose from a range of plants from all parts of the world, so diverse that even the most skilful need advice on the beautiful and rewarding trees and shrubs now available from nurseries. Stephan Ryan, regarded as one of Australias experts on rare plants, has created a beautiful and inspiring A-Z description of one hundred temperate-climate trees and shrubs that would be conversation pieces in ...
Amazon / Hyland House / Book
Price: 45.00 $ |  | In this spectacular and comprehensive book, orchid expert David Jones describes more than 1,300 species and subspecies of Australian native orchids. Almost every species is illustrated with a beautiful color photograph, and the detailed species descriptions include information about every part of the plant, as well as its distribution, habitat, how to distinguish it from other similar species and its conservation status. A must for dedicated orchid enthusiasts, professional botanists or anyone i ...
Amazon / New Holland Australia / Book
Price: 43.76 $ |  | 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. ...
Amazon / New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Ltd / Book
Price: 34.16 $ |  | A gardener welcomes us into her private world and shares the glory of the passing seasons at Whitley, a paradise nestled in the green and rolling hills of New South Wales, Australia Lavishly illustrated and featuring seasonal recipes, from a simple Capsicum Relish to the more elaborate Pea and Mint Soup with Goats Cheese Tortellini, this sumptuous visit to a special garden is the perfect escape for busy lives. Surrounded by beautifully manicured hedges, this property boasts majestic oak trees, r ...
Amazon / Hardie Grant Books / Book
Price: 23.55 $ |  | A selection of the most attractive, tried, tested and reliable Australian plants, chosen by one of Australias leading native plant enthusiasts, Gwen Elliot: GO right to the pick of the bunch; Know exactly what each plant will look like and how it will grow; Enjoy tips from the experiences of previous growers. This full colour guide contains: Clear descriptions of the best Australian native plants; Beautiful colour photos of every variety, so that you can see how the plants you buy in the nursery ...
Amazon / Hyland House / Book
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Amazon / Kangaroo Pr / Book
Price: 14.95 $ |  | Jean Woolston-Hameys love of the Australian bush, first expressed in Quilling Australian Native Flowers, here in her second book finds expression in a collection of flowers, butterflies and other insects. Again she takes a freer approach to design than is usual in quilting, combining it with the creative use of other paper-cutting techniques. The charming flower and insect portraits which result are suitable for mounting as wall plaques, pictures and plates. Here you will find water reeds, fluff ...
Amazon / Simon & Schuster Australia / Book
Price: 13.00 $ |  | Bonsai, growing exquisite aged trees in miniature, has its origins in China and Japan. Here, horticultural writer, Jennifer Wilkinson, describes the techniques behind this ancient revered art. Patience, discipline and very little investment is all that is needed for any beginner who wants to take up bonsai as a satisfying pastime. Perfect for small gardens and balconies, they require very little space and none of the physical effort associated with traditional gardening. Particular attention is ...
Amazon / Lothian Pub Co / Book
Price: 9.99 $ |  | Australian native known for its thick black trunk to 5 which is topped by a 3 high fountain of grass-like leaves which in turn produce an erect 5 flower spike. Requires constant warmth and full sun. Arid - sub tropic. The Aborigines called these plants Black Boys because after a wild fire, the bottom leaves burn away revealing a singed black trunk with long green reed-like leaves extending from the top of the trunk giving the appearance of black figures. Frost tolerant. Makes a great bonsai! ...
Amazon / Hirt's / Lawn & Patio
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