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Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:19:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Growers Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some 400 orchid species, hybrids, and variants, with the information leading directly into practical propagation and cultivation guidance, including requirements for water, lighting, compost, and potting. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 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 20.09. 2007 08:14:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOver 2,000 species are described and practical information is geven on planting, seasonal flowering, color, propagation and cultivation as well as on the origins of plants. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2006 16:12:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textGrosvenor provides comprehensive information on these tough, beautiful, and easy-to-grow perennials. He includes history, cultivation, maintenance, and propagation details. An extensive list of cultivars is given, with descriptions and growing requirements for each, so the novice grower can easily profit from Grosvenors years of experience. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:13:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAn Encyclopedia of Mountain Flowers from the Rockies to Alaska | North America is replete with beautiful aplines, and this guide is equally useful to the traveler or the gardener for its identification, propagation, and cultivation information. ...
Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 18:57:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on TitleAn exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 17:53:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLike the other titles in this series, this handsome full-color book is accessible but provides sufficient depth and detail to satisfy more experienced cactus enthusiasts. It includes an extensive A–Z listing, with useful information on cultivation and propagation. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:39:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textInternational experts worked for nearly two decades to produce this greatest single source of information on maples. Every known maple is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, and pests and diseases. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:30:37 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCultivation , Use in Landscaping and Propagation This excellent volume of Australian native plants includes over 1500 species of plants , trees , shrubs , annuals , ground covers , bedding plants and climbers for your garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2009 14:58:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textTimeless Techniques for the Ecological Gardener | Gardeners through the centuries have built up a marvellous amount of shared gardening knowledge - how best to nourish the soil, ingenious ways with irrigation, propagation and grafting, and the most effective control of pests and diseases. ...
Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 09:07:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThe something-for-everyone source for the best, hardy herbaceous perennials for house and garden. Gardeners will rely on its authoritative information, including details on each plants availability, cultivation, and propagation; planning and design; and diseases and pests. It could be the most valuable gardening tool you ever buy! ...
Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:06:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textType: Herbaceous perennial, Flowers: Lavender, Comments: Azure Fairy Fleabane blooms from mid-summer into fall. Set the plants 12 inches apart in a sunny area and any well-drained soil. The plant can be used in light, sandy soil. Remove the old flowers as they fade to obtain additional flowering. It also makes a good cut flower. Propagation: Propagate by division in spring or fall. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2008 14:46:58 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textClimbers are some of the most versatile plants, but are often overlooked. This book shows gardeners easy ways to use climbers to enhance color schemes, hide walls or fences, and accent entryways. It covers the basics of pruning and propagation and discusses edible and flowering varieties. 80 color photographs are included. ...
Contributed by amazon 26.09. 2006 11:47:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textDaylilies -- available in a rainbow of glowing colors and combinations of colors; able to survive with little or no care in a wide range of climates; boasting a variety of shapes and sizes; suitable for any kind of landscape; drought resistant and almost disease and insect free; adaptable to various soil and light conditions. By all accounts, daylilies are, indeed, the perfect perennial. In celebration of these satisfying plants, garden writers Lewis and Nancy Hill share the wisdom of their more ...
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:09:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textAbundantly illustrated in full color, this guide provides detailed descriptions and methods of cultivation for 350 of Floridas most attractive and easily grown native plants, including ferns, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, aquatics, and epiphytes (air plants). ...
Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:39:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textLeopards-bane may be used in sunny areas in any ordinary garden soil. The yellow flowers appear in May and may be cut for arrangements. The plants are shallow rooted and 18 to 30 inches tall. Planting may be done in spring or autumn. Propagation is by division after flowering, in spring, or in October. Space the plants 12 to 15 inches apart. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:57:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide to Cultivated Proteaceae | This spectacular guidebook details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes , not just the single genus Protea . The authors expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and photographs accompanying these entries. Essential advice on cultivation, propagation, and garden uses helps readers in the pursuit of growing their own proteas, and a section on commercial cut flower ...
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Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:54:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textA Guide for Growers and Collectors | Admired for elegant blossoms and graceful foliage, the lily commands a featured place in any garden. This book discusses the biology of the lily plant, its propagation, and its cultivation. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:01:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textUses: Groundcover, Fragrance, Cutting Bed; Propagation: Division, Seeds; Habit: Creeping; Light: Part Shade, Full Shade; Flower Color: White; Blooms: Spring; Width: 1 ft.; Height: 1 ft.; Fertility: Rich; Soil: Neutral, Moist; Zone: 3 - 8 ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:28:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's textIncreasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2 and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets Watering Needs: Littl ...
Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 12:14:42 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textTwenty-five species of the genus Paeonia are documented in these pages, including 40 subspecies and varieties. Also included herein is the closely related genus Glaucidium. With only two species, it will be of intense interest to peony fanciers. Waddick provides valuable information on growing peony species, with a full account of soil considerations, hardiness, propagation, and diseases and pests. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:45:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textLong prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus Lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. With several useful appendices, as well as chapters on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases, The Genus ...
Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 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 ...
Primula (2258 readers) Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:28:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis classic text has been updated and revised by the leading primulas expert. In terms of both the number of varieties grown and its popularity, Primula is one of the greatest garden genera. It is also among the largest and most widespread with approximately 430 species. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:33:01 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textLambs ears grows 6 inches tall with furry, oval leaves that look like their namesake. In spring, the plants send up furry silver stalks of pink flower spikes to about 2 feet high. ...
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