|
|
Search Results
Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:53:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textContainer water gardens are the latest trend in water gardening! The beautiful photographs and step-by-step instructions of over 25 projects featured throughout this 128-page book will guide you through the process of creating your very own container water garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 11:04:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textCreate Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers | With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible thats grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:40:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textInstant Container Gardens covers a revolutionary, new container garden system that will completely transform your garden. The basis for the system is a unique type of container that has holes in the sides that are large enough to accommodate mature plants. Planting through these holes, along with planting the top of the basket, yield instant, fabulous results. And it is easy! Most of the containers in this book were planted by beginners! ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 10:18:28 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textBacopa Cordata is a rather rapid spreading annual used in container planting. Creating a beautiful shower of tiny white flowers flowing. Blooms all summer in sun to part shade. Makes a lovely hanging baskets also ...
Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:01:15 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's textKona Princess series; aka Itsy Bitsy® | Hibiscus Itsy Bitsy is a profuse blooming evergreen shrub valued for its small, bright red flowers. This very showy accent is ideal for containers, against walls, along sunny walkways, accenting columns, or anywhere season long color is desired. When using in pots, add seasonal flowers for extra color. Clip to maintain topiary shape. Full sun to partial shade. Hardy to about 30°s, so move container under cover in the winter months. Shipped in its original ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 09:11:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textGarden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greenery and this book shows them how. Plants that are especially suitable for growing in tubs, boxes, and hanging planters are profiled in alphabetical order and beautifully illustrated with full-color photos. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:18:27 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textIn Garden or Container, this Dwarf is Early, Colorful, and Fully Hardy! Just 5 inches tall, it sports big 1 1/2-inch blooms in shades of white, blue, and pink. This dwarf blooms earlier than most Columbines, opening huge 1 1/2-inch blooms in abundance atop compact, vigorous plants just 5 inches tall! ...
Contributed by amazon 05.03. 2008 13:10:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textWhether your garden is large or small, traditional or modern, Quick and Easy Container Gardening is packed with ideas and inspiration. As well as all the basic techniques you need for successful planting in pots, there are 20 step-by-step project ideas that are so simple to follow. If you wish to grow your own, a chapter on Crops in Pots shows how to grow fruit, herbs, and vegetables on a small scale. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:40:37 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLarge flowers, deep purple color and fragrance are brought together in this passion flower. A hybrid of Roland Fischer of Germany. Hardy Zone 8 and higher for outdoors. Great indoors, too! Full sun, grows to 1-3 in container, minimum temperature indoors 50°, blooms in spring and summer. Fragrant! ...
Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:26:43 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's textA spectacular Morning Glory. Each light blue bloom is enhanced bay an exquisite, deep violet, five pointed star shooting out from its central, white throat. Flowers all summer. Beautiful climber, ideal for climbing up trellis and fences or obelisks in container. ...
Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 12:01:04 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's textLarge tobacco species growing up to the size of a small tree. Bluish foliage with rubber texture. Small tubular yellow flowers, about 4 cm long. Huge plant, 3 to 4 m high. Needless to say, this plant needs a very big container. Toxic foliage containing an alkaloid similar to nicotine. Hardy to -5 Celsius. From South america. ...
Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 09:54:09 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's textELEPHANT EARS ~ ENORMOUS FOLIAGE! Striking foliage with large, deep green upright leaves provides for a dramatic effect in a container or the garden. Grow in moist soil . ...
Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:11:37 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textDaylily - Hemerocallis Longfields Maxim; Family: Liliaceae ; Origin: Hybrid origin | Giant 7 inch double, reblooming and fragrant golden yellow flowers. Tetraploid. Hemerocallis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Daylilies do best in the mixed perennial border. Also good for mass plantings and for container growing. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:01:52 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textA rare yellow flowered magnolia! Displays elegant tapered buds that open to large, primrose yellow blooms. An upright pyramidal grower well suited for use as a single specimen. Deciduous. Flowers mid to late spring. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:07:30 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textNarrow lance shape foliage, almost grass like with a bright cream edge. A small edger hosta or rockery plant. Interesting undulating leaf formation making it look like its in motion. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. Extremely hardy. Prefers partial to full shade, but will tolerate morning sun. Growing in a 3 pot, well rooted and established. Zone: 3-9 ...
Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2008 08:13:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textPerennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June thru August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Features glossy green foliage with strong, lilac color flower spikes. Well-branching habit, makes a tidy and attractive container or bedding plant. Very healthy and disease free. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:02:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textNarrow, lance-shaped, grass-green, with neat, white-edged margins. Clump forming. Prolific, funnel-shaped, violet-orchid, striped flowers in July-August on 18 wiry stems. Easy care plant multiplies rapidly. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. Extremely hardy. Prefers partial to full shade, but will tolerate morning sun. Growing in a 4 pot, well rooted and established. ...
Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:31:39 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's textThis elegant fern fills shady, moist areas where other plants fail. In time, it will form graceful stands and provide a lush habitat for songbirds. Lacy fronds grow up to 30 long and 12-24 wide, with an interesting crested appearance. Great for ground cover, rock gardens and borders - it also makes a nice container plant for a shaded patio or porch. Spreads 24-30 across. Space 18-22 apart. Bareroot plant. Zones 2-9. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:58:36 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textThis wonderful plant was originally found only in Spain and Portugal. Bright yellow 3 lobed flowers, with a hint of cream will brighten up any garden in the summer sun. Its candelabra shape and naturally branching habit makes it ideal for the middle of a border or large container. It blooms all summer and fall. Grows up to 36 tall. Hardy in zones 5-9. In cooler regions it can be grown as an annual ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:03:50 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textBlue Muffin® (V. dentatum. Christom) An exciting new compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum! The perfect for residential landscapes. This compact beauty has loads of white spring flowers, and an impressive display of rich blue berries. Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. Good container growing plant. Attracts songbirds. Developed by Tom Watson of Christom Farms Nursery. Like most all Viburnums, fruiting is enhanced by planting two cultivars in close proximity. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:23:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOrnamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 08:46:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textOrnamental Features: Vibrant orange trumpet flowers with red eyes mid to late summer on 18 to 20 inch stems. Dark green linear-lance shaped leaves. Habit and Growth Rate: Clump-forming, but not over crowding. Grows 24-30 tall. Plant 24 apart Landscape Value: Great garden or container specimen or an accent plant at edge of shrub border. Use for cut flowers. Hardiness: Zone 6-9 Culture: Use a moderately fertile and moist but well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. ...
Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:25:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAll in color! Create the water feature of your dreams--even in the smallest gardens! Determine what suits your tastes, space, and design, and learn general methods of construction, installation, and maintenance. Color photos and step-by-step instructions cover 14 projects--formal and informal pools, moving and still water, stone and pebble features, wall fountains and waterspouts, splash fountains, and container features. Trim size: 8 x 10. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:42:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textLiven up your hanging basket, container plantings, or trellis this summer with this easy to grow Clematis. Flowering in only three months from sowing, you can use Korean Beauty almost anywhere, plus as a hardy perennial it will come back year after year. The nodding, rich yellow blooms are followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Climber to 9 feet. Blooms summer to autumn, prefers full sun to light shade. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Start seeds now. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.03. 2008 17:31:50 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textHardy Geranium cinereum Ballerina Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the central Pyrenees. Award-winning compact variety with slightly ruffled, cupped flowers. The iced-pink, heart-shaped petals are intricately patterned with very dark-maroon veining which converges into an eye. Small gray-green foliage is full and deeply-lobed, curling a little. ...
|
