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Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:30:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textTree of heaven is a beautiful name for an extraordinary plant. It comes from China but is completely hardy in our climate. It is a tall tree suitable for large garden, parks or as a street tree. It is grown for unusually big leaves that can be half a meter long. The are compound of upto 30 individual, elongated leaflets. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:37:00 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textA very popular and valuable shrubby perennial, useful for filling a large area quickly or for giving a new garden an established look. The large silky trumpet-shaped flowers are produced for months through summer. They open white with a red eye, fading to pink. Foliage is a somewhat felted grey. Trim in autumn. Plant in full sun. Grows 5-6 feet tall. Hardy in zones 5-10. Prefers a warm, sheltered position. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 09:35:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe Dessau Worlitz Garden | this large and authoritative book is the first to explore and illustrate the garden at Dessau-Worlitz, incorporating numerous palaces, lakes and parks, in all its glory and its complexity. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 07:57:20 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text5 double flowers of creamy white with several rows of green outer petals. These large flowering, hybrid Clematis are called Queen of the Garden. Large, showy flowers (up to 6 across) bloom in abundance in June through September. Each flower is a striking display in itself, with its unusual coloration and shape. Hardy vines grow 8-12 ft. tall for trellis, porch, arbor, lamp post... any focal point. Plant in sunny, well-drained location and keep roots mulched or shaded. Zone: 4-8. ...
Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 08:52:23 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's textSpectacular large shrub or small tree valued for its beautiful large tulip-shaped blooms, purplish-pink with white interior in late winter into early spring. Great garden specimen; use it to anchor shrub beds. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 20 to 25 feet tall and wide, smaller as a shrub. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:24:22 Topic: Plants / Biennials Match on Article's textCanterbury Bells/Cups & Saucers Mix (Campanula medium Calycanthema) Absolutely beautiful bell-shaped flowers with a broad colored calyx in a mix of rose, violet and white. A true biennial that blooms in the spring of the second season. They are superb cut flowers. Grows to 36 inches tall. A must for any cottage garden. Large, vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden. Blooms in June and July. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Plant in sun or partial shade, 20 inches apart ...
Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2008 09:08:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textBrooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming your garden into a refuge. Inside you’ll find helpful information on the best natural bird foods and feeders, lists of plants with proven wildlife appeal in your region, easy-to-read garden plans, and ...
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:05:26 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's textBlue Eragrostis (Love Grass)Graceful, Native Grass Maintains Its Flowing Beauty Until Winter! This Native American grass is graceful in form with narrow, blue foliage. The airy flower plumes begin appearing in July, maturing to a tan color in August and gradually to a lighter straw color in the fall. Maintains interest throughout the winter and is drought tolerant. ...
Contributed by havlis 25.10. 2007 10:36:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's textJapanese maples are pride of every neat garden. Some are large, others seem motionless owing to extremely slow growth rate. This variety looks similar to acer palmatum but does not grow so large or wide. Its leaves are punkah-shaped leaves are golden yellow, with pinkish tinted margins and veins. They turn red in autumn. The other difference is fruit: Acer shirasawanum holds its samaras above the foliage, while in a. palmatum they (at least eventually) hang down. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:23:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From ladys slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too good to be true, many orchids are actually low-maintenance plants for various backyard habitats --- and dont need special pots or greenhouses. In this exciting book, Robert Friend shows gardeners how to introduce orchids into the garden by attaching ...
Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:56:57 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textNot just for bouquets--Babys Breath is stunning in the garden, too! A Cloud of Snowy White! Long-lived and easy to care for, these plants greet summer with thousands of blooms! A permanent, gloriously beautiful source of white blooms for enjoying in the garden and the vase! Each no bigger than a pencil eraser, these tiny, pure-white blooms are set in clusters all along sturdy, very well-branched stems. The effect of a plant in full bloom is tremendous--it looks like a giant, weightless cloud in ...
Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:29:03 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textDouble mahogany red with yellow blotches. Large leaves. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Does not like extremes of heat or cold. Very useful in the rock garden or for ground cover in the perennial border. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 10:40:58 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textAcanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel: Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bears Breeches , Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then ivory, and finally pure white, all the while calling attention to these large, deeply lobed leaves. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:13:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text100 Inspirational Gardens | The perfect companion to Merrells bestselling Dream Homes, Dream Gardens is a beautifully designed sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens of all styles in all parts of the world. It presents an exciting array of stunning locations and garden-design ideas, from small, sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to large, richly planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations. ...
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:09:38 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's textClematis viticella - Originating from native to Southern Europe Clematis viticella (Italian Clematis), have finally come up in the world. They thrive both in a hot Mediterranean climate and in the coolness of Northern Europe. Preferring sunny areas they shouldnt be planted in shade or over a north facing wall, but will settle for moderate or even poor soil. These varieties are healthier and less prone to clematis wilt, the most dangerous disease of large-flowered varieties. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 07:47:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textThe rich reds of this iris will light up your late spring garden. With large flowers in glowing royal red/purple, these blooms are a knock-out in the garden or in a vase. The beard is pure purple on each red/purple fall. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:12:15 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textThis new variety is very unique! Its blooms are distinct with wonderfully contrasting dark purple and pure white stripes decorating each petal. The strong stems, large blooms and medium height make this Triumph Tulip a must have in any spring garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 21:11:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe must-have ingredient of any garden, herbs have long been the stalwarts of the cottage garden, imparting fragrance and health as well as flavor to beds and borders. However, todays garden designers have realized that herbs can also help to shape or be a key visual element in a garden. The Romantic Herb Garden shows how you can design with herbs, using these plants in an innovative and bold way as either a backdrop to or even the star of any garden scheme. ...
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 18.05. 2007 21:51:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLittle Plant Library Series | From the elegant species to the boldest, large-flowering hybrids, there are clematis to suit every style of garden. This growers guide contains the secrets of choosing, growing, cultivating, propagating, pruning, and controlling pests and diseases in an easy-to-use, step-by-step format. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:29:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe Gardeners Encyclopedia | For decades, large swathes of the United States and Europe believed camellias to be altogther too tender for garden use, their exquisite blooms in pure colors giving the impression that they were too rarified and delicate to tangle with. Today, few gardens are without their share of camellias. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:35:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textGiant Amaryllis are easy and thrilling to grow indoors, and a great gift for a child or the home bound person. Unlike many other amaryllis bulbs on the market, our large hybrid bulbs will produce two 18-24 stems, each bearing 4 or 5 huge, long lasting flowers that are over 8 inches in diameter. Start one or two bulbs into growth every 7-10 days to grace your home from holiday time until spring. ...
Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:04:43 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textCommonly called Beardtongue, Penstemon is a large native genus found over large areas of the US and Canada, especially in drier locations. It contains a wealth of flower colors and sizes, plant heights, and growth habits. Husker Red is a white-flowered, red-foliaged form of P. digitalis that was selected and introduced in 1983 by Dr. Dale Lindgren, University of Nebraska. It is a versatile garden perennial, valuable as a specimen, or as a cut flower. When plants are well established, height aver ...
Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 10:20:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textWoodland plants add magic to any garden, with lush carpets of color, foliage at the middle level, and majestic height. Contrary to myth, large spaces and special soil are not required. Drawing on her own experience running a thriving woodland nursery, the author provides seasoned advice on the unique challenges of woodland gardening, including managing light levels, choosing the right plant for the right place, and achieving the well-balanced soil structure that is often key to growing a variety ...
Contributed by amazon 05.03. 2008 13:10:01 Topic: Other / Books Match on 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. ...
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