Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink cascade' - tamarisk Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Tamarisk is a beautiful plant with tiny leaves and profusion of flowers in late summer. The flowers are small, pink, composed in long racemes. Deciduous leaves are scale-like, blue-green, very small. Overall appearance is feathery and very fluffy and the plant looks great in a Mediterranean-style landscape, … Contributed by havlis 04.09. 2016 12:02:19 (17180 readers) | |
Sedum spectabile 'Neon' - ice plant Plants / Perennials Sedum is a plant which we, when we were kids, called cabbage. Its leaves looks just like the vegetable that hardly any child likes to eat without moaning. However, when it came to flower in late summer it showed such beauty that we willingly forgot about cabbage and ripped off flowering stems for Mum … Contributed by havlis 04.09. 2016 11:52:10 (7871 readers) | |
The Water-Saving Garden Other / Books The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. … Contributed by amazon 04.09. 2016 11:46:11 (12505 readers) | |
The Perennial Matchmaker Other / Books The Perennial Matchmaker: Create Amazing Combinations with Your Favorite Perennials Want foolproof ideas for pairing favorite perennials with an array of harmonious plant partners but don’t know where to start? Plantswoman Nancy J. Ondra helps you to jump-start your perennial garden with her one-plant-at-a-time … Contributed by amazon 04.09. 2016 11:39:16 (13555 readers) | |
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Perovskia 'Blue Spire' - perovskia, Russian sage Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Blue Spire is a hybrid between two types of perovskia. It was first introduced to RHS in 1961 and since late 80´s it has been in cultivation in most of the world with mild climate. It is a very hardy plant originally found in Central Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan) but is successfully grown even further … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:18:16 (9346 readers) | |
Coreopsis 'Ruby Port' - ticksead, thread-leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:03:46 (12646 readers) | |
Climbing and Rambler Roses Other / Books Climbing and Rambler Roses examines both Climbers and Ramblers in detail, outlining the refinement of Noisettes, the diverse colors of Climbing Tea Roses, and the delicate charm and fragrance of Climbing English Roses.The volume offers important advice on where to plant which varieties in the garden, … Contributed by amazon 01.09. 2016 20:55:37 (23340 readers) | |
The Language Of Flowers Other / Books The Language Of Flowers: Introduction to Flowers and Their Meaning. The Personalities of Different Flowers (Language of flowers, Understanding flowers and flowering, Secret Meanings of Flowers) Everybody knows the significance of a red long-stemmed rose as a symbol of love, but what about the hydrangea … Contributed by amazon 01.09. 2016 20:48:49 (14409 readers) | |
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Hibiscus moscheutos 'Adéla' - swamp mallow, hardy hibiscus Plants / Perennials Swamp mallow has been a sought after plant over the past couple of years and its popularity is rising as new varieties keep coming in the market. … Contributed by havlis 24.08. 2016 22:48:52 (8686 readers) | |
Liriope muscari - border grass, lily-turf Plants / Perennials Lily-turf is a unique plant that is often sold in grass sections of garden centres. However, it belongs to the lily family, hence its name. It comes from shady forests of Eastern Asia. … Contributed by havlis 24.08. 2016 22:43:31 (7102 readers) | |
Wisteria sinensis 'Alba' - Chinese wisteria Plants / Climber Plants Chinese wisteria is no doubt the queen of flowering climbers. Alba variety bears clusters of very fragrant, pure white flowers that are 25-35 cm long and appear on bare wood earlier than on other wisterias, usually in April. Rather exotic looking pinnate leaves are mid green and densely cover the plant … Contributed by havlis 12.06. 2016 10:31:21 (15974 readers) | |
The Aromatherapy Garden Other / Books The Aromatherapy Garden: Growing Fragrant Plants for Happiness and Well-Being “Kathi guides you to all the joys of an aromatic garden with wonderful tips, fascinating facts, and sumptuous photos.” —Mandy Aftel, acclaimed natural perfumer and author of Essence and Alchemy and Fragrant … Contributed by amazon 12.06. 2016 10:27:48 (20825 readers) | |
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Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina' - cranesbill Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Cranesbill is a genus comprising of about 300 species. It is commonly used as a ground-covering perennial which can quickly form a respectable carpet. When if full bloom it offers a solid, one-colour show which in mass plantings looks stunning. Thanks to low growth it mostly finds its place under trees … Contributed by havlis 12.06. 2016 10:15:59 (16154 readers) | |
Window Box Gardening Other / Books Window Box Gardening - A Practical Introduction is intended for those living in cities without much - or any - gardening space. This well-written, passionate guide introduces the plants of winter, spring and summer perfect for your first forays into window gardening. In this way, aspiring horticulturalists … Contributed by amazon 12.06. 2016 10:09:25 (19551 readers) | |
Geranium Oglevee at the Greenhouse Other / Software, DVD Geranium Oglevee Work organic compost into high quality container potting soil that contains ingredients such as peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. Choose locations getting direct sun for most geraniums. Feed your geraniums every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. … Contributed by amazon 12.06. 2016 10:01:05 (19272 readers) | |
Geranium - Cranesbill Plants / Perennials Musical theatre buffs will know, but for those of you who don’t, this line comes from a song entitled June is Bustin’ Out All Over! from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. This piece of musical history is set in Maine, USA and the song refers the stirring and thrilling arrival of summer … Contributed by pph 12.06. 2016 09:53:27 (14492 readers) | |
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Finest Gardens of the South East Other / Books Home of the most stunning public gardens in England, South East England s wealth of internationally renowned gardens are a must see, and here Tony Russell provides a guide to the wonderful gardens the region has to offer. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2016 15:22:59 (24002 readers) | |
