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Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:33:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textSelection, Use and Management (Cabi Publishing) | This book presents a horticultural overview of the main plant families of trees and shrubs from temperate regions that are cultivated in urban and rural landscape schemes. Most of the plants used come from a limited number of plant families and within these families, certain genera contribute very significantly. The largest chapter in the book describes 37 plant families according to their identification, functional use and management in landscap ...
Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:45:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textThis definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. ...
Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 12:08:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis encyclopedia by a distinguished American horticulturist is the most authoritative and best-illustrated reference ever published on ornamental grasses. Rick Darke has been studying and photographing grasses in gardens and native landscapes around the world for more than 20 years, and this book includes the best 500 photographs from his collection of nearly 15,000. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:30:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, and growing orchids from seeds in a variety of settings including the greenhouse, the home, and the outdoors. Information is also included on major orchid families and their characteristics, how to ...
Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:41:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textTree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and species, including those suitable for the home garden. It offers up-to-date taxonomy and detailed descriptions as well as in-depth coverage of everything from tree fern use to conservation. In reco ...
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Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:49:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textPlants of the Arum Family | Originally published in 1988 as the first truly comprehensive review of one of the largest and most popular plant families, Aroids was enthusiastically welcomed by botanists and horticulturists alike for its attention to scientific detail and delightful writing style. Now in this completely updated second edition, we learn of discoveries made in the last decade as the family has grown from about 2500 species to nearer 3200. ...
Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:44:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation and Care | Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants from six garden collections the world over, from Zurich to Phoenix, are detailed in full. Complete descriptions, including color photographs, will help readers identify their plants, and detailed ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 09:34:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textGrow a garden inside! Houseplants bring life and color to any room, and with the right care you can successfully cultivate everything from succulents and bonsai to foliage, flowers, and fruit. This indispensable manual is a complete guide to indoor gardening, with advice on choosing the right plants and helping them thrive, as well as propagation, repotting, grooming, and pest control. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:08:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textMany hikers, bicyclists, and other travelers who love the outdoors are frustrated by heavy guide books that still dont simplify the task of identifying their favorite trees. The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest lightens their load both physically and mentally. This rugged laminated tri-fold card (8.5x11 inches, like a brochure) has all the information needed to identify all 33 species of conifers that inhabit the Northwest from extreme northern California to th ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 18:45:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe Illustrated Dictionary | A time-tested reference, this first volume includes some of the best-known and most cultivated genera such as Agave, Haworthia, Kalanchoe, and Yucca. ...
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