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Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 09:02:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Ligularia are big, bold plants that need constant moisture. They are great additions to bogs, seasonally flooded areas, woodland edge or reliably moist shade gardens. They make a wonderful transition from the hosta garden to the woodlands. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:18:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's textFinally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.08. 2011 10:40:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleBritain is famous all over the world for its gardens. In this book Helena Attlee focuses on twenty of the finest gardens in the country. Her choice encompasses a rich selection of sites all over England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , ranging from famous eighteenth-century landscapes such as Stourhead to quirky modern gardens such as Charles Jencks Garden of Cosmic Speculation in the Scottish borders. Her lively text provides a brief history of each garden combined with a vivid accoun ...
Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 08:28:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleForget-Me-Not Victoria Rose - Tiny, rose-pink flowers on compact bushy plant. Use for borders and edging. Reseeds. Great for shady rock gardens, beds or borders. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:42:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on TitleGentian blue flowers with white centers. A super naturalizer. Small starry flowers in a spray per stem; great naturalizers in rock and woodland gardens or in lawns. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 09:39:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleFrom the Archives of Country Life | The gardens of the great Edwardian landscape designer, captured in all their glory in 200 color and duotone images from the archives of Country Life . Harold Peto (1854–1933) was one of the most celebrated landscape designers of the Edwardian era. A leading exponent of the ultra-romantic Italianate style so fashionable in the first two decades of the 20th century, he was also influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. ...
Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:02:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleCompact, mounding, plants produce new leaves that display a coppery bronze color maturing to deep green. Varieties offer a range of foliage color and patterns. They are North American plants that are usually grown for their ornamental foliage alone. Great in woodland gardens as well as border, or accent plants. Divide every 3-4 years as needed in fall. Good cut flower, attracts hummingbirds. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:41:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleGoldHeart Bleeding Heart - Dicentra spectabilis Goldheart Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. A magnificent specimen with golden, iridescent leaves. This stunning plant is topped in the spring with rose-pink flowing flowers. Looks great with hosta. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:19:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleTradescantia Little White Doll | Family: Commelinaceae | Origin: Hybrid origin | Clear white flowers with feathery purplish anthers. Compact form with great foliage. Can be grown in full sun to part shade. Prefers good, moist soil. Nice in the border, wild gardens or for naturalizing. ...
Contributed by amazon 22.03. 2008 17:42:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleWhether its poolside fun or outdoor entertaining, Deck and Patio Design Guide by Meredith Books, can help you create an outdoor venue that works for your lifestyle. Including over 200 photos filled with great ideas, this book will provide information on material choices, stylish furnishings and more. Plus, youll even learn some tips on the process of hiring contractors, gathering bids and developing a budget. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:16:22 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleBoth the flowers and the foliage are fragrant! The First Separate Monarda Color. Super resistance to Powdery Mildew! At last, a single-color Bee Balm that will come true from seed! Red Shades wowed us in grower trials, both with its ultra-colorful, frizzy 1 1/4- to 1 3/4-inch blooms and its great resistance to Powdery Mildew! ...
Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 10:37:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleGreat for the sunny border or for cutting! Big White Balloons on Tall, Ultra-Hardy Plants! 25- to 30-inch plants bloom in summer. Cheery white stars all summer long are gorgeous in the garden or vase! This exceptionally tall variety reaches 25 to 30 inches in the garden, with blooms on long, elegant stems. A great choice for cut flowers, it contrasts nicely with the blues of most Balloon Flowers. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 09:43:39 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleLow growing groundcover, profusion of light pink flowers throughout the summer. Easy to grow, great for spilling over rocks and walls. Traditionally used as soap. Grows 3 inches tall. Prefers sun. Hardy in zones 5-9. Easy to grow! ...
Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2008 08:32:18 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on TitleDue to the compactness of Musa Little Prince, it is ideally suited as both a houseplant and can also be used as a tropical accent in the garden and in a summer container. Little Prince is an extremely dwarf banana, selected for its compact size and thick foliage. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 18:35:43 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleBlack Scallop Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans Black Scallop The darkest colored, almost entirely purplish-black. Ajuga make a great groundcover. Sun tolerant or part-shade. Likes moisture retentive, well-drained soil. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:52:12 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title(H. s. Antong Two ppaf) Say hello in Korean to the only miniature Rose of Sharon. A unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punctuated with a showy red eye. The plant appear to be polyploidy because it has thick, dark green leaves and the flowers last for three days instead of the typical one day before falling. Creates many new landscape and garden uses; great for mixed containers, mixed perennial beds or for around decks or entry gardens. Developed by noted plantsman Dr. Shim of S ...
Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:44:17 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleSoft, scalloped, light green leaves set off straw-like chartreuse flowers that look like low-hovering clouds. Great long-lasting cut or dried flowers. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:40:37 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on TitleLarge 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 20.06. 2007 09:44:20 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleOne of the easiest ground covers to grow. Easy to maintain and needs little water. Does great in poor soil. Bronze-green foliage produces intense red flowers. Bloom June through August. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. Grows only 3 to 6 inches tall. Hardy in zones 3-9. ...
Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:35:18 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on TitleThe Drunkards Dream - Rhipsalis is an easy to grow succulent house plant. It prefers sun or very bright indirect light. Water only when dry. Also makes a great hanging basket plant. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:58:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleWith the growing recognition that a wisely and sensitively planted garden has a lot to offer to wildlife and the food web, more and more people are looking for ways to make their gardens environmentally friendly. However, gardeners have tended to assume that they need a lot of space to create habitats for wildlife and to evoke wild and natural places. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:30:53 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on TitleNobe Fir ( Abies procera ), Grow your own Christmas Tree ! Majestic evergreen native to the pacific northwest, widely grown as a Christmas Tree. Can reach 200 feet or more in height. Prefers moist soil and some protection from wind. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:46:32 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on TitleBoldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 09:48:13 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleVeronica Spicata Blue (Cats tails) Perennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Grows 18-24 tall in average soil and full sun to partial shade. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:50:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on TitleSynonyms:Aruncus sylvester, Spiraea aruncus, Spiraea paniculata. Great drifts of lacy white for summer! 5-Foot Feathery Plumes of Airy White! Looks delicate, but has a tough, vigorous nature! The secret is out--this Goats Beard is a landscaping dream! Vigorous and bold, it is ideal for the back of the border where its large, wispy plumes of soft ivory float like clouds above the foliage. It is also great at the edge of the water, naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting, or even as a backdrop ...
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