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Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses (746 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:08:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Timber Press Pocket Guides | An accessible and comprehensive reference to the wide range of striking grasses available to gardeners, this pocket guide features an assortment of plants with varied textures, forms, sizes, and flowering times. In a handy, compact format, new varieties are presented, as well as plant descriptions and cultivation information. More than 500 species and cultivars are covered, illustrated with over 300 color photographs. ...

Annuals & Perennials (539 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 19:52:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Botanicas Pocket (Botanicas Pocket Series) | With over 1000 colour photographs and more than 2000 plants listed, Botanicas Pocket Annuals & Perennials is sure to find an important place in your gardening library. This outstanding guide will help you find new and exciting ways to bring colour to your garden. It features a wealth of information,including: ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis (762 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:29:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Written by three distinguished clematis experts, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Clematis profiles 300 stunning plants from an international selection of garden-worthy species and hybrids, from long-time favorites to the highly sought-after new cultivars coming out of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan. ...

Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials (637 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 12:01:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Timber Press Pocket Guides | Rich with descriptions and illustrations of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in your shade garden. The easy-to-read format, illustrated with more than 300 photographs, makes this the perfect handy reference. You will find definitions of shade intensities; information about plant cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases; as well as lists of plants for specific landscape uses. Also included is a list of special ...

Gardening Notes Themed Mini Notebook (336 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.02 2008 on 09:34:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This seasons Themed Mini Notebooks include Gardening Notes for anyone whos keen to keep track of planting plans and progress, and Wine Notes to ensure you never forget a good bottle. Keep a log of your traveling aspirations in the Travel Notes. These beautiful books also contain a handy pocket inside the back cover and have a ribbon page marker. Each Themed Mini Notebook contains 96 lined pages * 4 x 5.625 in *square-backed with rounded corners, card covered, elastic closure band, storage pocket ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples (687 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:21:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples (622 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:24:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Pocket Gardens (432 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.05 2008 on 09:35:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Contemporary Japanese Miniature Designs | Called tsubo-niwa after a unit of measurement that is two person-sized tatami mats placed side by side, the pocket garden has been a part of the Japanese architectural canon for thousands of years. Undergoing a modernization in the last few decades in which a new generation of architects began experimenting with the concept in imaginative ways, the contemporary garden follows a distinct yet global aesthetic, whether as an urban solution to importing natu ...

Orchids (333 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.02 2008 on 09:04:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Ranging 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. ...

Shrub Roses and Climbing Roses (365 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 21:08:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Describes approx. 560 roses in detail and contains over 160 magnificent colour photographs. It provides cultivation and pruning advice for each main grouping of roses. The book was written by a rose breeder and commercial grower of vast experience and is available in a handy pocket- sized format. ...

Gardening Encyclopedia (296 readers)

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Trees & Shrubs (291 readers)

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Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas (295 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 12:40:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Boasting diverse leaf shape, size, color, and texture, it is no wonder that hostas continue to reign as the most popular perennial plants in North America. Not only are they the supreme plant for shade, but they also can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodating companion plants. Few pests bother them, and little maintenance is required, making hostas even more attractive to busy gardeners ...

The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest (542 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:08:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Many 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 ...

A Modern Garden (2420 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 10:00:18 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at The Museum of Modern Art | In the Fall of 2004, The Museum of Modern Art completed a major expansion and renovation of its famous midtown Manhattan building, doubling the Museums size and introducing dynamic new galleries and public spaces. At the core of the remodeled Museum, designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, is the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, newly restored to its 1953 dimensions. ...

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ground Covers (654 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:32:02 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Weary of plain green turf grasses, boring brown wood chips, and high-maintenance yards, creative gardeners and homeowners are turning to colorful, reliable ground covers. Through their versatility and ease of maintenance, these plants substantially increase our enjoyment of the landscape while simultaneously smothering weeds. ...

A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (3468 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2006 on 09:26:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to experts. ...