All About Roses (Ortho's All About Gardening) Other / Books Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden. Growing beautiful roses doesn t have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether you re eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother s garden, … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:08:24 (10786 readers) | |
All About Roses Other / Books Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden | Growing beautiful roses doesn t have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether you re eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother s garden, … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:27:30 (8878 readers) | |
Tropical Slipper Orchids Other / Books Paphiopedilum & Phragmipedium Species & Hybrids | Distinguished by a prominent pouchlike sac which resembles a ballroom slipper and often decorated with warts, hairs, or stripes, the flowers of slipper orchids may be ugly or pretty, depending on your point of view. In either case, they are captivating … Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:53:59 (12556 readers) | |
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland Other / Books The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It is at its most diverse in the tropics, where its exotic and colorful flowers are truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 56 species of wild orchids, some of which are rare or scarce, while others are surprisingly inconspicuous. … Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:02:21 (14113 readers) | |
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Athyrium filix-femina - lady fern Plants / Ferns Lady fern is an elegant and beautiful fern, one of the most popular. It has bright green fronds of lacy leaves. The plant is clump forming, growing into a dense perennial with profusion of leaves from one centre. If desired, divide in March-April, after frosts, before leaves emerge. … Contributed by havlis 24.09. 2016 07:40:27 (18937 readers) | |
The Wildlife Gardener's Guide Other / Books Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2008 09:08:02 (13491 readers) | |
Ginkgo biloba - maidenhair tree Plants / Conifers Maidenhair tree is probably one of the oldest species on Earth. It was here some 180 million years ago … obviously it was the time when the Dead Sea was still ill. Its extreme tolerance of various conditions made it survive to our time. One tree can live as long as 2000 years. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:37:07 (36865 readers) | |
Gunnera manicata - Dinosaur Gunnera Plants / Perennials New! A plant with enormous proportions. Gunnera manicata is native to the cloud forests of the Andes. In its native habitat, individual leaves can be as much as 10 feet across, making this one of the world s largest perennial plants. Growth is very fast compared to other plants. Gunneras are considered … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:14:50 (21896 readers) | |
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The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto Other / Books From the Archives of Country Life | The gardens of the great Edwardian landscape designer, captured in all their glory in 200 color and duotone images from the archives of Country Life. Harold Peto (1854–1933) was one of the most celebrated landscape designers of the Edwardian era. A leading exponent … Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 09:39:42 (13950 readers) | |
Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' - Siberian Iris Plants / Bulbs White standards with yellow falls. One of the most easily grown Iris, originating from Northern Asia. Does well under all types of weather conditions. Best grown in a humus soil. Originally available only in deep violet purple, we are now able to offer many other colors which have the same fine naturalizing … Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2007 09:26:44 (22920 readers) | |
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern Plants / Ferns This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:09:05 (24407 readers) | |
Tree Identification Other / Books A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods. The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of … Contributed by amazon 25.09. 2006 08:36:51 (16087 readers) | |
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Koelreuteria paniculata - golden-rain tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Not many trees bloom in mid or even late summer when all the spring flowering beauties have only leaves. Golden-rain tree is one of the few. In late July/early August upto 30 cm long panicles of small, bright yellow flowers appear on this medium sized tree. The flowers can remain on the tree for as long … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:25:00 (58547 readers) | |
Stone Landscaping Other / Books Add beauty to your landscape with one of nature s most enduring elements - stone. Whether it s a cobblestone patio or a fieldstone path, Ideas and How-To: Stone Landscaping by Meredith Books will show you how to create popular stone objects that accentuate your home. With detailed illustrations and savvy … Contributed by amazon 17.03. 2008 11:05:13 (11364 readers) | |
Asplenium scolopendrium - hart´s tongue fern Plants / Ferns Hart’s tongue fern is the only hardy fern with entire edge. There are not individual leaflets as on other species but one wide, bright green and glossy leaf. They respond well to fertilizing: the more nutrients – the bigger leaves. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:17:55 (47315 readers) | |
I build a vertical garden in one weekend Other / Books Why create a vertical garden at home? The answers are many and personal. Of course it is fashionable, it s beautiful and spectacular. It is a challenge whose outcome will make the admiration of all, especially if you specify: It was me who did it!. … Contributed by amazon 03.12. 2016 11:54:29 (11552 readers) | |
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About Daylilies Plants / Perennials Daylilies are long-living perennial plants, with large flowers and a very wide range of colors. Practically pest-free and tolerant of drought, they require little attention. The Daylily has become America s favorite perennial flower. … Contributed by bloomingfieldsfarm 24.09. 2006 12:51:13 (23811 readers) | |
