structures

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' - Golden Oakleaf Hydrangea

Syringa juliana 'George Eastman' - Weeping Lilac

Floral Art Structures (335 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:28:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Floral structures are the in-thing. They make a base for decoration and can be used over and over again. Gil Boyard and Muriel le Couls, both Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), designed structures for tables, buffets and halls. Firstly they elaborately present the structure in situ. Afterwards they decorate them in three completely different ways, in order to demonstrate the countless possibilities for re-use. This book is brimming with creative ideas. Text in English and Fre ...

Garden Structures (572 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.03 2008 on 17:36:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Add beauty and elegance to your landscape by building a beautiful garden structure that everyone can enjoy. Whether its a gazebo, pergola, or trellis, Ideas and How-To: Garden Structures by Meredith Books, provides you with inspiring examples and cut-away drawings that will show you how its done. Including exploded diagrams, charts, and graphs, this book will give you all the information and ideas you need to complete your dream retreat. ...

Building Outdoor Structures (683 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.12 2007 on 11:57:12 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Building Outdoor Structures offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any home’s front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows the average DIYer how to build retaining walls, arbors, pergolas and 7 other projects, including a gazebo. The book covers everything from choosing materials to building techniques. ...

Ultimate Guide to Gazebos & Other Outdoor Structures (529 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:43:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The Ultimate Guide to Gazebos and Other Outdoor Structures is for any homeowner who wishes to enhance his or her landscape by adding a gazebo or other structure to their property. Gazebos not only make attractive focal points in a yard or garden, they also improve the functionality of a yard by providing distinctive-looking outdoor living space. ...

Patios Designs for Living (507 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.07 2007 on 09:59:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Beautiful photos of gracious patios to suit a range of lifestyles, from grand entertainment spots to family-friendly space to intimate dining. Expert tips on how to design the right patio for your location and climate, including the best materials for the job. The scoop on the most sought-after patio extras, structures and amenities. Finishing touches: how to complete your new outdoor room with furnishings and landscaping ...

Success with Clematis (2231 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2006 on 18:55:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Clematis rates among the most beautiful of climbing vines, but in the past its popularity suffered because it was considered hard to grow. Not any more. ...

Fences, Gates, and Bridges (399 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 12:08:10 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

“The author, George A. Martin, knows his subject, not only fence building but the farm and its requirements. He knows the stock: the unconfinable pig, the dexterous cow. He knows his materials, especially wood. I count twenty-one species of tree in the text, each especially suited for a particular application. He knows the value of work well done, done to last, and he aims to give value himself, in authorship as in the building of simple necessary structures.” from the Foreword by Castle Freeman ...

Easy to Make Outdoor Structures (756 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:48:27 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Projects for Yard and Garden Living | What structure would make your garden perfect—a crowning touch like an arched gateway? A shady place to put a comfy chair? Or a shed for neatly storing your landscaping tools? Whatever practical or decorative feature it needs, this attractive collection has the perfect yard project. Best of all, they’re wonderfully doable for even the complete beginner, thanks to these instructive photographs, excellent plans, helpful sidebars, and easy-to-follow guidance. I ...

Hardy Rhododendron Species (883 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:27:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Identification | For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower, this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in cultivation. An extensive introduction places the work in context as it examines the history of Rhododendron classification and gives a full survey of plant structures throughout the many species. Species are listed in systematic order, so that similar species occur close to each othe ...

Campsis radicans 'Flava' - Yellow Trumpet Vine, Yellow Trumpet Creeper (3282 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:44:23 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Plant Type: Deciduous Vine Uses: Climbing Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings Habit: Climbing Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Flower Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn Width: 3 ft.; Height: 30 - 40 ft. Fertility: Average Soil: Neutral, Moist, High, Medium Zone: 4 - 9 Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies ...

Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' - Red Trumpet Vine, Crimson Trumpet Vine (2731 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 06:25:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

A deciduous climbing vine that is easy to grow and an American native. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, this would be a great addition to a butterfly garden. Will cling to garden structures and will grow rampantly in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in any average soil. Prune back to a few buds in the early spring, as flower buds form on new growth. ...

Dream Plants for the Natural Garden (804 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:46:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Timber Press has previously published two critically acclaimed and bestselling books by Piet Oudolf, the influential Dutch landscape designer: Gardening with Grasses (with Michael King) and Designing with Plants (with Noël Kingsbury). This new collaboration with fellow Dutch plantsman Henk Gerritsen deals with a selection of some 1200 plants most suitable for Oudolfs New Wave naturalism, which emphasizes the importance of plant structures in providing all-season interest. ...

Growing Plumerias in Hawaii (616 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:23:47 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, rooting and media structures, cultivation, pest and weed control hybridization, cross-pollination, collecting and more. For island visitors, tips on taking home plumeria cuttings are inclu ...

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' - Trumpet Vine (1212 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 06:38:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

France, 1889. Campsis x tagliabuana Madame Galen. Very floriferous hybrid with the flower size of grandiflora and hardiness of radicans. ...

Design Ideas for Decks & Patios (453 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.03 2008 on 13:29:57 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Design Ideas for Decks and Patios presents ideas, styles, and the latest trends designed to cater to the outdoor-living needs and desires of todays homeowners.Living it up stylishly in todays casual open-air rooms calls for serious design consideration.In this photo-driven book, readers will find lots of examples of floating and single- and multi-level decks and attached structures (gazebos, pergolas, built-ins, stairs and railing) and soft-set as well as mortar-based patios. ...

Conservatory Style: Garden Rooms, Glasshouses, and Sunrooms (487 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:37:16 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Born out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal comfort. With or without plants and flowers, they come in every conceivable size and shape-square, oblong, octagonal, or whatever your pleasure. The conservatory adds a treasured space to any home and makes a strong statement of individual style. ...

Nepenthes ventricosa - Nepenthes (736 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.02 2008 on 12:25:04 Topic: Plants / Houseplants Match on Article's text

One of the best and easiest species to start with, this plant produces pink/red traps with a narrow waist and is exceptionally easy to grow. Distribution: Philippines. Nepenthes are commonly known as pitcher plants or monkey cups as the tips of some leaves form jug like structures which hold a digestive liquid ready for the unsuspecting prey to fall in to. ...

Cycas revoluta - Japanese Sago Palm (640 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 19:06:22 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

This unique plant resembles a palm tree but is actually a cycad. These living fossils, members of the Cycadaceae family, dominated the landscape during the Mesozoic era over 150 million years ago. Today about 10 genera of cycads still survive. The most commonly grown is the Japanese sago, also called the sago palm (even though it isnt really a palm). ...

Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (727 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:59:18 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series | Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design. ...

Orchids to Know and Grow (549 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 23:05:34 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Orchids are easy to grow, but one doesnt grow orchids like a rose, a cactus, or an African violet; one grows an orchid like an orchid! This book debunks some of the hard-to-grow myths, gives cultural information, and does so in easy-to-understand language.--Robert J. Ferry, research associate, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ...