Pocket Guide

From Concept to Form in Landscape Design

Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses (918 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:08:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Timber Press Pocket Guides | An accessible and comprehensive reference to the wide range of striking grasses available to gardeners, this pocket guide features an assortment of plants with varied textures, forms, sizes, and flowering times. In a handy, compact format, new varieties are presented, as well as plant descriptions and cultivation information. More than 500 species and cultivars are covered, illustrated with over 300 color photographs. ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis (877 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:29:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Written by three distinguished clematis experts, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis profiles 300 stunning plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids, from long-time favorites to the highly sought-after new cultivars coming out of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan. ...

Annuals & Perennials (682 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 19:52:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Botanicas Pocket (Botanicas Pocket Series) | With over 1000 colour photographs and more than 2000 plants listed, Botanicas Pocket Annuals & Perennials is sure to find an important place in your gardening library. This outstanding guide will help you find new and exciting ways to bring colour to your garden. It features a wealth of information,including: ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples (786 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:21:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples (721 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:24:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials (761 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 12:01:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Timber Press Pocket Guides | Rich with descriptions and illustrations of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in your shade garden. The easy-to-read format, illustrated with more than 300 photographs, makes this the perfect handy reference. You will find definitions of shade intensities; information about plant cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases; as well as lists of plants for specific landscape uses. Also included is a list of special ...

The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest (718 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:08:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Many hikers, bicyclists, and other travelers who love the outdoors are frustrated by heavy guide books that still dont simplify the task of identifying their favorite trees. The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest lightens their load both physically and mentally. This rugged laminated tri-fold card (8.5x11 inches, like a brochure) has all the information needed to identify all 33 species of conifers that inhabit the Northwest from extreme northern California to th ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ground Covers (785 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:32:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Weary of plain green turf grasses, boring brown wood chips, and high-maintenance yards, creative gardeners and homeowners are turning to colorful, reliable ground covers. Through their versatility and ease of maintenance, these plants substantially increase our enjoyment of the landscape while simultaneously smothering weeds. ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas (402 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 12:40:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Boasting diverse leaf shape, size, color, and texture, it is no wonder that hostas continue to reign as the most popular perennial plants in North America. Not only are they the supreme plant for shade, but they also can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodating companion plants. Few pests bother them, and little maintenance is required, making hostas even more attractive to busy gardeners ...

A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (3915 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2006 on 09:26:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to experts. ...