Garden Natural

The Gardener's Palette: A Year of Color in the Flower Garden

The American Woodland Garden: Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest

Garden Natural History (403 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:51:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Collins New Naturalist | How does a garden differ from other habitats, both natural and semi-natural? Is it true that the modern home garden is largely a collection of hybrids between exotic species? These and other questions are answered in this guide to plant fertilizing, watering, pest and disease control, pesticide usage, greenhouses, lawn mowing, digging, pruning, hedge clipping, protecting plants from wildlife and traps. It also points out the role of the gardener as a conservator and how ...

Natural Swimming Pools (1161 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.03 2007 on 19:44:08 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Natural swimming pools rely on the correct balance of plants and microorganisms to clean and purify the water. They are a safe place for children to play and birds to drink, and are a dramatic example of ecological design, combining the natural and man-made worlds while creating beauty. These pools offer enjoyment not only in the warm months, but during winter, too, when they can be used for ice skating and other activities. ...

Planting the Natural Garden (777 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:20:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Following on the success of Designing with Plants and Dream Plants for the Natural Garden , Piet Oudolfs landmark first book (co-authored by Henk Gerritsen), is now available in English. Thoroughly updated and revised, including several new chapters and many new photographs, it provides the definitive argument for the natural garden. This updated edition of the book that started the Dutch Wave, a movement that is now sweeping gardens from Europe to North America, shows how to plant a garden that ...

Natural Gardening in Small Spaces (847 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 09:58:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

With the growing recognition that a wisely and sensitively planted garden has a lot to offer to wildlife and the food web, more and more people are looking for ways to make their gardens environmentally friendly. However, gardeners have tended to assume that they need a lot of space to create habitats for wildlife and to evoke wild and natural places. ...

Japanese Gardens (613 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.11 2007 on 09:55:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Nature crafted by man The Japanese garden, like all gardens, is more than mere nature; it is nature crafted by man. It needs the hands of the designer to give it meaning. The Japanese garden belongs to the realm of architecture; at its best, it is nature as art. The phases of its history document the constant redefinition of mans position within and towards nature. Its changing forms respond both to socio-economic developments and to religious and philosophical trends, and thereby reflect the sp ...

Geert Pattyn: Masterflorist (881 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:35:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Geert Pattyn, one of the most renowned floral designers in Belgium, has a very natural and personal style. In this brand-new monograph, Pattyn is introduced in his natural surroundings. His own home and garden are his source of inspiration and provide a canvas for decorating. Surprising, alluring and amazing, Bart Van Leuvens photography beautifully captures Pattyns stunning creations. ...

The Composed Garden (370 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 12:02:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

THE COMPOSED GARDEN is the culminating work of one of Californias most brilliant garden designers , Harland Hand. Lushly illustrated with photographs of Hands gardens, this meticulously written guide describes his distinctive design principles, as well as practical strategies for using plants, hardscaping, repetitive and irregular elements, and texture and color in the garden. Brainy, ambitious, and uncompromising, THE COMPOSED GARDEN presents a unified and detailed theory of landscaping that em ...

Begonias (898 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:37:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys, and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars, are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cu ...

The Wildlife Gardener's Guide (354 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2008 on 09:08:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming your garden into a refuge. Inside you’ll find helpful information on the best natural bird foods and feeders, lists of plants with proven wildlife appeal in your region, easy-to-read garden plans, and ...

The Welcoming Garden (689 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:27:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Renowned garden designer Gordon Haywards newest book focuses on one major principle: creating front-yard gardens that will inspire and invite, transforming neighborhoods and encouraging people to create compelling spaces in which to relax, visit with neighbors, and enjoy a natural space. A front garden should welcome, enliven, enrich, and engage. ...

The Landscaping Ideas of Jays (472 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:46:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs award, here builds on themes from her best-selling Gardening with a Wild Heart, which introduced restoration gardening as a new way of thinking about land and people. ...

The Naked Gardeners (530 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 09:38:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

The story of the creation of an extraordinary garden that has been painstakingly and lovingly brought to life over the past ten years by the Pollards, who prefer to garden au natural. It will appeal to both experienced and aspiring gardeners everywhere. ...

The Collector's Garden (766 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:16:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Now in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of Americas most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can collect plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden or abandoning good design. Listings of plant sources, societies, and organizations have been updated for this edition. ...

Natural Florida Landscaping (636 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:28:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

As Florida is developed the native flora is often replaced with non-native plants. Wildlife habitat is reduced, water, fertilizer and pesticide usage increases, and the appearance of Florida is altered. But you can help reduce the damage being done to our ecosystems by viewing your yard as part of the natural system. This book will help you make a plan that will work for your yard and choose the native plants that will thrive there. You will have the joy of creating an aesthetically pleasing, li ...

Designing the New Kitchen Garden (764 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:38:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Most gardeners know how rewarding it is to harvest ripe, sun-warmed tomatoes or pungent herbs straight from the garden. But those pleasures can be multiplied a hundredfold by creating a garden that is not only productive, but also a beautiful, well-integrated part of the home landscape. ...

Design Your Natural Midwest Garden (485 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 12:08:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Gardening with native species is low-maintenance, good for the environment, and yields stunning results. Award-winning garden designer Patricia Hill shows you how to combine varieties that are perfect for the soil and climates of the upper Midwest into beautiful combinations for every space around your home. ...

The American Woodland Garden (850 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:33:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest | North Americas eastern half, roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic, was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land, the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today, even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens — and happiest gardeners — in this area will be those that take into account the nature ...

The American Woodland Garden (631 readers)

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Organic Garden Basics (499 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:02:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Five Easy Steps to Growing Organically | One of Britain’s leading organic gardeners shows how to create a natural garden that looks great, teems with wildlife, and yields delicious, healthy produce. Almost everyone has concerns about how pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, and other chemicals affect both the environment and our food, and gardeners everywhere are choosing to go organic. They’ll discover the smartest and most successful ways to achieve their goal on these information-packed and ...

Gardening With Ferns (533 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.05 2007 on 19:46:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Guidance for a variety of fern projects | Comprehensive A-Z section covering the most garden-worthy species | Written by a leading authority in the world of ferns The variety of fern species available today has made them an integral part of garden design. This book will inspire amateur gardeners and enthusiasts to undertake more in-depth garden projects utilizing ferns, from including them in a mixed border, creating a natural dry-stone habitat, and bringing the Antipodean rainforest to the door ...