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Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:33:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textNow in a new edition, The Color Atlas of Turfgrass Weeds, Second Edition is a critical tool for weed identification and turfgrass management. Hundreds of full-color photographs provide detailed plant features--assisting with the quick identification and control for hundreds of weeds. The book also illustrates various stages of weed development, helps pinpoint causes of weed infestation, and provides effective control strategies. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2008 14:46:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textClimbers are some of the most versatile plants, but are often overlooked. This book shows gardeners easy ways to use climbers to enhance color schemes, hide walls or fences, and accent entryways. It covers the basics of pruning and propagation and discusses edible and flowering varieties. 80 color photographs are included. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.05. 2008 11:05:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Year of Color in the Flower Garden | Approaching a flower garden as a blank canvas and the gardener as an artist, The Gardener’s Palette demystifies the somewhat daunting task of conceiving, planning, and planting a beautifully executed flower garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:04:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Color Encyclopedia | This photo gallery of the best maples for garden use is a complement both to Maples of the World and to J. D. Vertreess Japanese Maples , since more than a third of the book is devoted to Acer palmatum, including many new and unusual cultivars. The photographs, taken in locations in seven countries, demonstrate the wonderful diversity of form, color, and size that makes maples so useful in gardens of every kind. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 11:08:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis field guide will give nature enthusiasts instant access to the diverse and beautiful flora of these New England states. Combining 400 color photographs with concise descriptions, it is written in easy-to-follow nontechnical language. Color illustrations have been carefully selected for their scientific accuracy and their aesthetic quality. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 20:01:57 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textDesigning the outside of the home adds to curb -side appeal, creates ambience, and increases the value of the home. Walks, Walls & Patios provides the homeowner with all the information needed to integrate popular hardscape designs into the overall home landscape. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:55:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. — Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, Tropical Plants serves as a guide, an aid to identification, and a historical survey. Each segment contains beautifully illustrated photographs of each plant accompanied by comprehensive descript ...
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:35:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis comprehensive volume is a pictorial guide to one of the most popular groups of plants in the world, providing an indispensable resource for selecting the right rose for any type of garden. Descriptions of numerous species and their varieties are illustrated with over 750 full color photographs that show the flowers in gorgeous bloom. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:19:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA practical guide to constructing and transforming your garden, with ideas and advice on flooring, surfaces, construction, furniture, ornamental features and decorative features shown in over 700 beautiful color photographs. ...
Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:41:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Color Guide | How often do we overlook bark, a frequently beautiful and always important part of the plant, focusing instead on leaves, flowers, and the shape of the trunk and branches? Hugues Vaucher, a Swiss watchmaker with a lifelong fondness for trees and an eye for detail, illustrates the rich variety of colors, patterns, and textures of bark with more than 550 photographs in Tree Bark: A Color Guide . Originally published in French and German in the early 1990s, this new Timber Press edi ...
Contributed by amazon 15.09. 2006 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 22.09. 2006 09:20:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWhile the flamboyant blooms of hibiscus conjure up images of the tropics, there are today many new hybrids that flourish in subtropical and even temperate climates. And indeed, in cooler climates hibiscus grown in containers will do well all summer long and then move indoors to bring sunny color and extravagance to homes surrounded by winter. Readers living in northerly climates will be thrilled to learn that they too can enjoy tropical splendor year-round. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:03:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textTimber Press Field Guide | The only comprehensive guide to insects of the Pacific Northwest, this handy reference is perfect for hikers, fishers, and naturalists. With coverage from southwestern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the high desert, it describes more than 450 species of common, easily visible insects and some noninsect invertebrates, including beetles, butterflies and moths, dragonflies, grasshoppers, crickets, cicadas, flies, bees, wasps, ants, spiders, mil ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:00:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis is the complete guide to coniferous trees and shrubs that are available to the North American gardener. Stunning color photographs show conifers used in a variety of environments, from small gardens to magnificent estates. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:53:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textTimber Press Field Guide | Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Encompassing the Pacific Northwest from southern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the mountains and high desert, this handy book is perfect for hikers, n ...
Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2006 21:28:15 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIdeal for would-be growers who were always afraid of roses, as well as for gardeners who already grow these beautiful flowers and want to learn more. Over 400 beautiful color photographs and 40 watercolor paintings. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 09:14:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textSucculents and rock garden plants have become popular for their ease of cultivation, diversity of form, and striking colors. Their natural drought tolerance makes them especially useful for gardens in arid climates and water-conserving gardens . ...
Contributed by amazon 01.02. 2010 14:26:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAll the essential garden tasks shown step by step, with 950 color photographs and illustrations | Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, this book contains everything that you need to know about planning , planting and maintaining your garden. ...
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Contributed by amazon 21.02. 2008 09:04:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:16:23 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Color Encyclopedia | Baldassare Mineo is owner of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon, one of the worlds great sources of plants for rock gardens. Mineos own photographs are supplemented with many by the renowned horticulturist Fritz Kummert. This authoritative includes rare and unusual plants as well as proven, readily available garden performers. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 19:54:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textStunning flower gardens that bloom through the seasons depend on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. In this book, Anne Halpin shows you how to grow these plants and gives foolproof design techniques for any landscape. The extensive section on using color in the garden can guide you through the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized too. You will learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in co ...
Contributed by amazon 20.02. 2008 09:32:25 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 05.03. 2008 13:12:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textRanging from A to Z, Botanicas pocket series presents more than 2,000 plant descriptions, each accompanied by brilliant color photographs. Every description includes tips on care and location, information on origins, planting and blooming times, forms of growth, frost hardiness and suggestions for beautiful arrangements. A treasure chest for every gardener and nature lover: for browsing, learning, seeking and finding. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:50:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textArisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year to year. The Genus Arisaema (2002) was the first comprehensive study of the genus since 1920, and indeed the first ever in the English language. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 10:14:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis first complete account of all the bulbous plants of the Cape Floral Region is an essential aid to the identification of all species presently in cultivation. ...
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