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Dicentra spectabilis 'Goldheart' - Bleeding Heart (3607 readers)
Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:41:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textGoldHeart Bleeding Heart - Dicentra spectabilis Goldheart Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. A magnificent specimen with golden, iridescent leaves. This stunning plant is topped in the spring with rose-pink flowing flowers. Looks great with hosta. ...
The American Woodland Garden (1350 readers)
Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:33:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCapturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest | North Americas eastern half, roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic, was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land, the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today, even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens — and happiest gardeners — in this area will be those that take into account the nature ...
The American Woodland Garden (1054 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 07:56:57 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textCapturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest | North Americas eastern half, roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic, was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land, the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today, even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens — and happiest gardeners — in this area will be those that take into account the nature ...
Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford' - Bigleaf Ligularia (1409 readers)
Contributed by amazon 06.07 2007 on 09:02:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textLigularia are big, bold plants that need constant moisture. They are great additions to bogs, seasonally flooded areas, woodland edge or reliably moist shade gardens. They make a wonderful transition from the hosta garden to the woodlands. ...
Chionodoxa forbesii - Glory of the Snow (1662 readers)
Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:42:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's textGentian blue flowers with white centers. A super naturalizer. Small starry flowers in a spray per stem; great naturalizers in rock and woodland gardens or in lawns. ...
Heuchera 'Bressingham Hybrids' - Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells (2030 readers)
Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 07:02:48 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textCompact, mounding, plants produce new leaves that display a coppery bronze color maturing to deep green. Varieties offer a range of foliage color and patterns. They are North American plants that are usually grown for their ornamental foliage alone. Great in woodland gardens as well as border, or accent plants. Divide every 3-4 years as needed in fall. Good cut flower, attracts hummingbirds. ...
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' - Yunnan Meadow Rue (1267 readers)
Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 05:04:07 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textLong-lasting double pinkish lavender flowers Sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Does not like excessively hot summers. Excellent plant for the perennial border or woodland gardens. Cut flowers similar to Gypsophila. Growing in a 4 pot. ...
Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern (1497 readers)
Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 08:04:38 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's textAn evergreen fern with a different mood for each season, this variety unfurls glossy copper-orange fronds in spring which then turn soft green in summer, before taking on a russet-orange hue for the seasons end. Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. ...
Landscaping With Ornamental Grasses Sunset book (1578 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 20:49:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textSunset is the first to offer Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses, a complete design and reference book that explores the history of grasses in their natural settings, and describes how to integrate them in a variety of climatic situations shady woodland to desert, Asian-style gardens to naturalistic landscapes, family-friendly yards to small patios. ...
Dryopteris marginalis - Leather Wood Fern (1039 readers)
Contributed by amazon 12.02 2008 on 10:45:30 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's textMarginal shield fern is an evergreen fern, which grows as a non-spreading, vase-shaped clump with handsome gray-green, leathery fronds. The evergreen fronds provide good interest in the winter landscape Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. ...
Tricyrtis hirta - Hairy Toad Lily (1732 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 19:15:21 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textTricyrtis hirta, the Japanese Toad Lily is probably one of the most unique flowering perennials available! Commonly known as Toad Lily, it has the ability to bloom in shade from late summer to early fall. It features small, lily-like flowers with white to pale lilac flowers that have heavy purple spotting. Sometimes also called Hairy Toad Lily because all parts of the plant are hairy! Be sure to plant it where they can be easily observed at close range, because the beauty and detail of the small ...
Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' - Dwarf Bleeding Heart (4644 readers)
Contributed by amazon 16.09 2008 on 09:07:32 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textIvory Hearts Bleeding Heart - Dicentra Ivory Hearts Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. An exceptionally long-blooming hybrid with bunches of nallow, white, heart-shaped flowers over robust, finely-cut blue-green foliage. ...
Best Groundcovers and Vines for the Prairies (730 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.08 2007 on 10:46:41 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textThis is a long-needed reference book and it couldnt have come from a more knowledgeable and reliable source. Everyone involved in creating gardens in this climate should have this book in their collection. -Wendy Mackie, former Director of Assiniboine Park Conservatory in Winnipeg Groundcovers and vines are among the most useful hardy plants for the challenging prairie region, but until now gardeners have lacked a prairie-specific source of information about these versatile plants. Sara Williams ...
Aruncus dioicus - Goats Beard (1382 readers)
Contributed by amazon 09.08 2007 on 08:50:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textSynonyms:Aruncus sylvester, Spiraea aruncus, Spiraea paniculata. Great drifts of lacy white for summer! 5-Foot Feathery Plumes of Airy White! Looks delicate, but has a tough, vigorous nature! The secret is out--this Goats Beard is a landscaping dream! Vigorous and bold, it is ideal for the back of the border where its large, wispy plumes of soft ivory float like clouds above the foliage. It is also great at the edge of the water, naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting, or even as a backdrop ...
Hardy Gingers (1259 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.04 2007 on 11:49:40 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIncluding Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) | Flamboyant members of the family Zingiberaceae---including Hedychium, Curcuma, Roscoea, and Zingiber---are once again on the wanted list as people discover their intricately constructed flowers, beautiful perfumes, and lush foliage. Although the majority of gingers originate in the tropics, a substantial number come from temperate zones or high altitudes and are perfectly at home in the temperate gar ...
Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii' - Goat's Beard (2618 readers)
Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:26:01 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's textKneiffii Goats Beard (Aruncus dioicus Kneiffii) Great drifts of lacy white for summer! 2-Foot Feathery Plumes of Airy White! Looks delicate, but has a tough, vigorous nature! The secret is out--this Goats Beard is a landscaping dream! Vigorous and bold, it is ideal for the back of the border where its large, wispy plumes of soft ivory float like clouds above the foliage. It is also great at the edge of the water, naturalized in a meadow or woodland setting, or even as a backdrop to shrub roses! ...
New Complete Guide to Gardening (3019 readers)
Contributed by amazon 12.09 2006 on 11:20:09 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textIf youre in the market for an all-around garden guide to get you primed for the planting season, this beautiful, well-organized book will meet all your needs. The covers floral effusion will brighten your coffee table, and inside youll find what you need to get started or to grow in your gardening. A guide should be quick and easy to use, and this one is: bold text is sprinkled throughout the index, helping you find your desired topic, and within the chapters, section headings jump right out. ...
Dryopteris filix mas - Common Male Fern (2593 readers)
Contributed by abies 15.02 2008 on 10:59:06 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's textDryopteris filix-mas (Common Male Fern or Male Fern) is one of the most common ferns of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. It is deciduous or semi-evergreen and can grow to 1.2 metres in height and 1metre in diameter. ...
Covering Ground (858 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.07 2007 on 23:02:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's textOpen sweeps of lawn are a large part of most home landscapes, but imagine turning those stretches of lawn into striking swathes of beautifully planted ground covers. Barbara W. Ellis explores hundreds of wonderful possibilities in her new guide, helping readers create eyecatching splashes of color and texture in unexpected places. ...
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