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Living Systems: Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture

Lilies: A Guide for Growers and Collectors

Bonsai Master Class (812 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.04 2007 on 14:27:24 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Join the contemporary artists around the world who are refining and developing the ancient art of bonsai. Find out about state-of-the-art tools invented by Ken Moore. See how Rob Clausen uses latex and fiberglass to create dramatic groupings of trees on a rock base. Explore the breakthrough methods of Singapore’s bonsai masters, with inspiring examples of the results. Covering both basic and advanced techniques and illustrated with step-by-step photographs taken over months, Bonsai Master Class ...

Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple (1696 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2007 on 21:24:25 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Zone: 4 to 8 Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. ...

The Art of South Florida Gardening (530 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:37:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

South 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. ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin' - Bigleaf Hydrangea (586 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 10:54:46 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Harlequin Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Harlequin ; Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. ...

How to Propagate (590 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 12:28:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Techniques and Tips for Over 1000 Plants | Almost all modern home gardeners run to a nursery at the start of every new growing season and stock up on perennials, maple saplings, and shrubs—but they dont have to. Propagating one’s own plants is far from a difficult gardening feat, and it can be an exhilarating gardening accomplishment. ...

Iris pallida 'Variegata' - Zebra Iris Rhizome (1379 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:02:25 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Iris pallida Variegata produces soft blue flowers with a unique variegated foliage. Bearded Irises are the single most popular class of Iris grown in gardens today. Bearded refers to the fuzzy strip on each of the drooping falls. The true petals are called standards and are upright and its leaves are quite stiff and grow in fan shaped clumps. Few flowering plants provide so much beauty with so little effort as the Bearded Iris. ...

Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum' - Lewisia (762 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:40:49 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Pinkish-red, striped flowers in late May. Flowers are large for a Lewisia, up to 1 in diameter. Many flowers per plant. Very showy when in bloom. This particular variety is reputed to be hardier than many other Lewisia and we have found this to be the case. They appear to do best if given some shade from afternoon sun during our zone 3 winters. Flower stems up to about 6 tall, about 6 in width. ...

THE DAYLILY - A plant for all climates (3007 readers)

Contributed by eurocallis 14.09 2006 on 18:07:11 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

It is not surprising that daylilies have become so popular. They are amongst the most beautiful flowering plants, bloom prolifically over a long period and come in an enormous range of spectacular colours. ...

Veronicastrum virginicum - Culver's Root (748 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:40:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

These elegant perennials impart a lofty vertical element to the late summer garden. Graced with distinctive narrow spires of densely arranged tiny flowers, Veronicastrum are native to meadows and woodlands, and are easy to grow in adequately moist soil. Ericas strong leafy stems taper delicately into long two-toned racemes of lavish red buds and small tightly packed pale pink flowers with prominent darker stamens. Opening from the base up, the slender wands bend and curve, adding a playful air t ...

Allium tuberosum - Garlic Chives (666 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 09:25:15 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location in garden. For earlier plants, start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting in early spring. During germination, keep entire seedbed moist and well watered through maturity. Cut leaves from mature pl ...

Ancient Herbs (456 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 11:09:49 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The forty plants in this book present both herbs and other plants that were important for culinary, medicinal, and cult purposes in classical antiquity. Thus olive and pomegranate, myrtle and rose join coriander and marjoram, garlic and thyme. In the introduction, the author draws on her extensive knowledge of ancient practices to paint an intriguing image of the uses of and myths about plants from Greek and particularly Roman kitchen gardens ...

Magical Paths (375 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2008 on 21:41:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Labyrinths & Mazes in the 21st Century | Wind your way through a maze or a labyrinth: two symbolic journeys, both rooted in myth and mystery. But while labyrinths are flat, circulate pathways designed for the acquisition of inner peace, mazes feature patterns of barriers that challenge, confuse, and deceive the walker. ...

The Living Art of Bonsai (302 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 13:13:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Bonsai is considered a primarily Japanese art, yet its origins lie deep within ancient China. Evolving over 2,500 years, the Chinese approach to bonsai reflects a unique set of cultural, philosophical and aesthetic values largely unknown to modern bonsai enthusiasts. ...

Green Roof (517 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:57:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Green roofs are the great green hope of many environmentalists, politicians, and architects interested in more efficient and environmentally aware buildings. From a design standpoint, however, there is less consensus. While some see the roof garden as a visual statement using plants, geometric lines, and sculptural elements, others believe concerns for sustainability should outweigh visual appeal. A green roof that combines aesthetics and mechanics has become the goal of many a landscape archite ...

Tagetes lucida - Mexican Mint Marigold (1177 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:18:35 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

Aromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in seasoning sauces, soups, teas, and vinegar. Bears narrow, glossy green, serrated leaves and small yellow flowers in clusters. The dried leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea traditionally used for colic and malaria. Used as a poultice for rattlesnake bites and ceremonially by native peoples in Central-Southern Mexico. ...

Creative Vegetable Gardening (486 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.05 2008 on 11:14:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Working from the belief that a vegetable garden, whatever its size, can be as beautiful as a conventional garden of flowers and shrubs, this colorful guide shows how to apply the principles of good design to a kitchen plot. Find out how to use the vibrant texture, colors, and forms of vegetables, herbs, and fruit to create glorious effects and intriguing patterns without jeopardizing their productivity. ...

The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist (454 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 09:07:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Essential Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating Bamboos, Grasses and Palms (Specialist Series) | Bamboos, grasses, and palms: these versatile, easy-to-maintain plants include a huge range of textures, forms, sizes, colors, and flowering times. With literally hundreds to choose from, there is one suitable for every garden and climate. Starting with the basics of plant identification, this guide also provides buying tips, planting information, cultivation, propagation, and displays. Inva ...

The New Tech Garden (438 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.09 2007 on 08:43:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Forget tired rows of carnations interspersed with a few clumped impatiens: these stunning New Tech layouts redefine what a garden can be! Award-winning designer Paul Cooper presents the best contemporary garden designs from all around the world. From the innovative to the controversial, this unique collection features kinetic, portable, and radical gardens that defy convention. Using distressed concrete, stainless steel, elastic netting, and other man-made materials interspersed with lush planti ...

Success with Shade-Loving Plants (452 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:41:26 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Celebrate the low-light areas of the garden; the trick is knowing which plants to choose, and then placing them properly for best success. Written by a renowned horticulturist and former gardener at London’s Buckingham Palace, this field guide continues the well-received Success with gardening series, and covers selecting, buying, and placing shade-tolerant plants. ...

Acanthus mollis - bear´s breeches (956 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 16:32:47 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Bear’s breeches is a unique perennial with large, architectural leaves. They are deep green and extremely glossy. Strong plants make long, erect stems with pinkish flowers at the end of summer. It is evergreen in milder parts of Europe. ...