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The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening

Setup & Care of Garden Ponds (503 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 08:59:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

This functional book contains information on creating, stocking, and maintaining garden ponds of all sizes, and offers advice on issues like pond and plant maintenance, species selection, and health care. ...

The Art of Japanese Gardens (557 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:31:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Nourish the soul and restore the spirit: this photo-packed guidebook shows how to create the sense of harmony and balance of Zen philosophy. Every element that goes into the garden holds meaning, along with its careful arrangement, and its use of natural and unobtrusive materials. Walls, fences, and paths provide security, beauty, and boundaries that separate and x various areas. Boulders, stones, and gravel contrast with smooth, flowing ponds and rushing waterfalls. No detail goes unexplainedf ...

Water Gardens 1-2-3 (588 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 08:46:23 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Includes complete installation and care instructions for all the most-wanted water features-water gardens, ponds and fountains. Following the successful Home Depot 1-2-3 format, each project includes a full list of materials and tools, a time estimate, step-by-step instructions with helpful photos, thorough instructions and tips for outstanding DIY results. Detailed product info makes it easy to purchase the right materials for the job. ...

Scadoxus multiflorus - African Blood Lily (1062 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.06 2007 on 11:08:28 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Very unique and plant originating from India. Large ball shaped red flowers on strong stems with clusters of thick, fleshy leaves. Ideal as a container plant, kept in sun or partial shade, and treated the same as an Amaryllis. Thrives in moist areas such as ponds. Not cold hardy. Hardy in Zone: 9 & 10. Height: 10-1 ...

Lobelia cardinalis - Cardinal Flower (938 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.06 2007 on 09:28:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Brilliant Crimson Spikes Glow in Late Summer and Fall! Dark purple-red foliage! Brighten the part-shade garden with rich red blooms to bridge that awkward time in between summer and fall, when much of the garden is not at its best! Cardinal Flower is a hardy native U.S. plant that thrives in any moist, organically-enriched soil receiving both sun and shade. ...

The Landscaping Ideas of Jays (472 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:46:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs award, here builds on themes from her best-selling Gardening with a Wild Heart, which introduced restoration gardening as a new way of thinking about land and people. ...

Iris pseudacorus x 'Berlin Tiger' - Yellow Flag (1136 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:26:29 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Berlin Tiger is a tall, vigorous Iris, reaching fully 3 feet high but just about a foot wide. It loves damp and even wet soils, but once established can even tolerate short periods of drought. And if you are fortunate enough to have no boggy or poorly-draining soil, simply give this Iris a bit more shade and a lot more water, and it will flourish! ...

Acorus gramineus - Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush (1550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:11:19 Topic: Plants / Aquatic Plants Match on Article's text

Japanese sweet flag is an aquatic or wetland perennial with semievergreen grasslike foliage. It has narrow, 6-14 in (15-35.6 cm) glossy leaves and looks like thick, lush grass. Location: Japanese sweet flag is native to eastern Asia where it grows in wetlands and shallow water. ...

Hot Plants for Cool Climates (955 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.04 2007 on 08:53:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Gardening with Tropical Plants in Temperate Zones | The most exciting new trend in garden design is the lush look of the tropics -- no matter where you live! If, like so many gardeners, youre a little bored with pastel flowers and rigid borders, welcome to the jungly garden, where the plants have huge shiny leaves, boldly colored foliage, ferny textures, and flame-colored flowers. Now that garden centers and nurseries are stocking banana plants, elephant ears, giant ferns, and Amazon lilies, you ...

Daylilies: facts & fiction (4525 readers)

Contributed by eurocallis 18.09 2006 on 15:20:57 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

In between the big spring tidying up and the hectic of autumn plantings there is a brief time in July when - exception granted for a few chores - the gardener has nothing to do but enjoy his flowers. No danger of cold snaps, incredible weather or other terrors. Moreover days are long and one can sit out enjoying the garden until night falls. ...