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Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 21:16:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThis first significant book on the subject covers more than 100 beautiful, garden-worthy species and dozens of hybrids. Salvias are growing in popularity because of their diversity of fragrance, bloom, habit, and color, and many add drought tolerance and disease resistance to their ornamental qualities. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:26:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLast re-printed and updated in 1997, this beautifully illustrated hard cover book offers terrific value for money. Used extensively as a garden centre resource and reference book, it also useful when planning a garden and is often used by landscapers to show pictures of conifers to their clients. ...
Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:16:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textNow 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 11:45:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWith their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:29:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textAn inspiring and comprehensive guide, The Sweet Pea Book is for anyone interested in growing these most exquisite of fragrant flowers and using them in the garden. It covers the colorful history of the sweet pea, provides detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation, offers ideas for using the plants effectively in the garden, and discusses dwarf sweet peas for small gardens and patios. A comprehensive descriptive list of species and varieties will prove useful to all sweet pea enth ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:13:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, in truth, most hardy orchids are no more so than a rose. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 17:50:54 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThe Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 plants -- in step-by-step color stages. This is a feast of in-depth information and eye-catching photography. DKs new line of paperback titles combines all the qualities of its hardcovers with the advantages of the soft cover format. Each of these already popular books will now be available to a large new readership who will delight in the essential elements of every DK title: clar ...
Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:33:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics. The book begins by examining the appeal of gardening for wildlife and why it is ecologically beneficial to do so, then goes on to teach the essential principles for creating wildlife-friendly habitats. A detailed resources sec ...
Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:45:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textPerennials can form a key part of a gardens structure and are dynamic and colorful plants whose forms and textures can be used to alter moods and influence the way we respond to and use a garden. The first section of this book shows how to create garden schemes with perennials, and the second section looks at the best perennials for year-round planting and color effect. A third section considers how to use perennials in different styles of garden. The book is completed by a list of perennials fo ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:30:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textHandbook for Healthy Plants | Using over 150 full-color photos, this book provides step-by-step solutions to the common problems that the marijuana gardener faces. Written by a veteran marijuana-grower, this book provides information in a clear, concise format. The solutions in here were originally written for an Internet audience, so they are formatted to be consumed quickly. Highly visual with easy-to-follow instructions, this book is just the thing for growers who want immediate solutions to ...
Contributed by amazon 31.03 2007 on 19:54:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textStonescaping is one of todays most popular outdoor landscaping design trends. Now homeowners can find a landscape design and project book combined in one with Landscaping with Stone. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 11:32:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textFerns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, and even colors. From towering tree ferns to tiny water clovers, ferns and fern allies offer a wide range of uses in the garden and home. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:18:59 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900 | In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 11:01:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textGardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers, but few are aware of the many colors and forms that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow, and white forms exist to entice gardeners. Expert authors bring all their expertise and enthusiasm to this book, which is a much-awaited publication on a plant that offers much to the gardener. Introducing both wild and ...
Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 20:49:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textSunset is the first to offer Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses, a complete design and reference book that explores the history of grasses in their natural settings, and describes how to integrate them in a variety of climatic situations shady woodland to desert, Asian-style gardens to naturalistic landscapes, family-friendly yards to small patios. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 10:16:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBoth field guide and gardeners handbook, this book covers all 45 species of trilliums worldwide. The authors trekked all over North America to photograph the 38 American species in the wild. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:37:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textSouth Florida residents know that gardening advice for the rest of the country just doesnt apply here. South Florida is unique, and this book is uniquely intended for south Florida gardeners, who have depended on its advice since the first edition came out over a decade ago. Now updated with more helpful facts, tips, and advice for the conservation-conscious gardener of the 21st century, the book maintains the practical, easygoing attitude south Florida gardeners have enjoyed over the years. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 17:53:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLike the other titles in this series, this handsome full-color book is accessible but provides sufficient depth and detail to satisfy more experienced cactus enthusiasts. It includes an extensive A–Z listing, with useful information on cultivation and propagation. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.09 2006 on 10:47:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA vast array of daylily hybrids has been developed from only a small group of species in Hemerocallis . Hundreds of new daylilies are introduced each year, and no other book describes and illustrates so many of the hybrids in one place. The parent species are also included, but the focus is on the amazing developments that have been achieved through hybridization. ...
Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:44:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textIrises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully and simply explained, along with tips to ensure a stunning display from healthy plants. ...
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