australia

Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia (472 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:11:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

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 ...

ABC Gardening Expo-Brisbane (1594 readers)

Contributed by HV 01.04 2007 on 19:58:11 Topic: Other / Exhibitions, Trade fairs Match on Article's text

ABC Gardening Expo offers an opportunity to meet local and international suppliers, discover innovative new products, and learn new futuristic eco friendly gardening techniques. ...

Dendrobium and Its Relatives (800 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:41:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Dendrobium is an enormous orchid genus of more than 1000 species native to south Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Oceania. They are highly popular among orchid growers for their beauty and diversity. This study by three plant scientists who are also active orchid growers presents more than 400 of the species, all illustrated with color photographs. Almost all the horticulturally popular species are included, along with some lesser-known but spectacular species recently discovered in the high ...

Archontophoenix alexandrae - Alexandra Palm (730 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.10 2007 on 10:33:48 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

The King Palm is one of the most beautiful and stately palms. Its smooth, green trunk is tall, slender, and predominantly ringed. Its intricate dark green foliage is 8-10 feet in length. The King Palm is hardy to 28 degrees. A fast-growing palm, it reaches a height of 20-50 feet with little maintenance. Native to northeast Australia where it can grow to 50 feet or more and the leaves grow 8-14 feet in length. Makes an excellent house plant or patio plant in cooler regions. ...

Gardening with Light & Colour (289 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:53:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Encouraging gardeners to reassess their favorite flowers and how they are planted, the focus here is on working with natural light to get the best out of any garden. Readers are led through the color spectrum and given advice on which plants to choose and how to handle them in northern and southern hemisphere gardens, all backed by stunning photography. ...

Hebes (970 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:44:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera | The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. ...

Eucalyptus gunnii - Cider Gum (816 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:10:16 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Eucalyptus is an enormous and fascinating genus. It comprises over 700 species, and accounts for more than two-thirds of Australias vegetation. It is unfortunate that they are frequently regarded as not being reliably hardy outside of the subtropics, because it discourages people from planting them in cooler areas. There are many reasons to plant a eucalyptus--to begin with, they help to control aphids and other insects, most of them will grow rapidly, even in poor soil (12 per year is not out o ...

Drosera adelae - Lance-Leafed Sundew (544 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:21:07 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Drosera adelae (Lace-Leaf Australian Sundew Origin: Australia The tiny paddle-like hairy leaves are covered with drops of sticky goo, which trap insects that are attracted to the plant. In summer the sundews are topped with thin spikes holding small pink flowers. Sundews are winter hardy in most of the southeastern US, in cooler regions they can be grown in pots and terrariums as a house plant. Drosera adelae isnt very picky about soil. It grows well in the standard 1:1 peat:sand CP mix. ...

Living Systems (496 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 12:00:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major subject. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications, some of them experimental, some of them mature. ...

Waterlilies and Lotuses (673 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.04 2007 on 12:05:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Species, Cultivars, and New Hybrids | In this fully updated work, Perry Slocum describes nearly 500 species and cultivars of the crowning jewels of water gardens, the waterlilies and lotuses. This book includes more than 130 of the best new hybrids introduced since the landmark Water Gardening: Water Lilies and Lotuses by Perry Slocum and Peter Robinson was published. All species and the major cultivars, including day- and night-blooming tropical and hardy waterlilies and lotuses, are described ...

Callistemon citrinus - Lemon Bottlebrush (1406 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 12:53:37 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

Upright small tree or large shrub, 6-12 high by 6-8 wide. Leaves are narrow, lance shaped, and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma (thus the common name). Bright red, plump, bottle-brush shaped flowers composed mostly of stamens bloom off and on throughout hot weather. Bark is somewhat rough and light brown. ...

Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials (784 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:39:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Annuals are experiencing a resurgence as todays gardeners demand a wider variety of options. No longer confined to monotone bedding plants, dozens of unusual annuals are now available at garden centers in colors and forms far removed from the classic annual bed of pink petunias or red geraniums. ...

Marijuana Horticulture (3553 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.03 2007 on 11:07:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Growers Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller. More than 500,000 copies of the Indoor Bible are in print in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. ...

Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates (797 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.04 2007 on 08:44:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

An Illustrated Encyclopedia | Following the phenomenal success of Dirrs Hardy Trees and Shrubs, written for gardeners in the climates of USDA zones 3–6, this companion volume is a superlative photographic encyclopedia of trees, shrubs, and vines for warm temperate zones. In North America, these areas (zones 7–11) stretch from the Mid-Atlantic states to the South, include most of Texas and the Southwest, and encompass the entire West Coast, up to western Canada. Many parts of the British Isles, A ...

Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (3376 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.10 2006 on 18:36:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Landscape Journal This magnificent pictorial encyclopedia includes not only the latest cultivars but also rarities such as Wollemia nobilis , recently discovered in Australia. From towering redwoods photographed in their coastal habitat to recent dwarf varieties so popular in small gardens, conifers are presented in all their astonishing diversity. ...