Dendrocalamus strictus - Iron Bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses Iron Bamboo is the common name for the genus and species Dendrocalamus strictus. Native to India, it is unique in that it is thick-walled, often solid, and probably the strongest bamboo in the world. Max. Height: 60 feet; Max. Diameter: 5 inches; Min. Temperature: 25º F … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:01:08 (36285 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Bambusa arundinacea - Thorny Bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses From South China, this tall 100 bamboo is a large, lush ornamental but also is used in the tropics as a timber source and for paper pulp. The young stem sprouts are edible. Must be kept quite warm. Lives up to its name by creating an impenetrable wall of long hooked thorny branches. Once established … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:13:20 (27518 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dendrocalamus membranaceus - May Sang Bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses A 50 tall clumping bamboo from Burma with straight culms. It develops 4 diameter canes that are bright green with green leaves. Can tolerate some cold to 34 F. It is ideally grown in full sun in warm zones with high humidity. A beautiful lowlands species noted for its very smooth straight erect lower … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:55:12 (24342 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Bamboo for Gardens Other / Books Bamboos evoke an exotic atmosphere wherever they are used? unfortunately, they are too often kept out of our gardens for fear of their invasive qualities or lack of hardiness. In truth, these elegant grasses, encompassing both woody and herbaceous forms, can achieve dramatic yet restrained effects in … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 12:02:44 (13744 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima' - bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses Unlike other varigated cultivars, this plant is a natural hybrid from Japan, considered one of the most beautiful bamboos. It has very large upto 25cm long leaves with stunning creamy-white varigation. Depending on the amount of sun during summer, it may announce coming of cooler weather tipping the … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:09:33 (43351 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
The Bamboo, Grass & Palm Specialist Other / Books The Essential Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating Bamboos, Grasses and Palms (Specialist Series) | Bamboos, grasses, and palms: these versatile, easy-to-maintain plants include a huge range of textures, forms, sizes, colors, and flowering times. With literally hundreds to choose from, there is … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:07:55 (14441 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Bamboos & Grasses Other / Books Simple Steps | With all the latest horticultural tips and techniques to guarantee success, Bamboo & Grasses is designed to meet the requirements of today s small garden owners who want to enjoy gardening while making the most of their time and effort. … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 12:03:07 (10105 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Nandina domestica - Heavenly Bamboo Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Commonly called Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina can be used in virtually any part of the landscape and is especially useful in full or part sun, where the foliage color is superb. The new growth is often bronze to rose in color, becoming green with age. In the fall and winter, the growth takes on autumn leaf … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 08:56:39 (26303 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Bambusa graminea - bamboo Plants / Grass, Grasses Synonym: Pleioblastus gramineus; Long, shiny green willowy leaves on slender branches. Suitable for sunny and shaded areas. Leaves are 20 cm long, 2 cm wide. Excellent for hedges or mixed arrangements. In CR it is considered hardy down to -20°C, however, each site has its own micro climate. A closed … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2007 10:19:20 (21518 readers) Match on Title | |
Serene Gardens Other / Books Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:44:34 (11987 readers) Match on Article's text | |
In the Land of the Blue Poppies Other / Books During the first years of the twentieth century, the British plant collector and explorer Frank Kingdon Ward went on twenty-four impossibly daring expeditions throughout Tibet, China, and Southeast Asia, in search of rare and elusive species of plants. He was responsible for the discovery of numerous … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:48:11 (10726 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Authentic Japanese Gardens Other / Books This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:17:01 (12211 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Sansevieria trifasciata - Snake Plant Plants / Perennials Sansevierias or as they are commonly called Snake Plants or Mother-in-law s Tongue have a rich history of folklore and new science. These plants have a rich history of cultivation. In China, it was kept as a treasured houseplant because the Eight Gods bestowed their eight virtues on those who grew them. … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:26:03 (146480 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Creating Your Own Japanese Garden Other / Books The strong horizontals of bamboo reflected in a dark circle of water; the rhythmic clap of the deer scarer; the contemplative beauty of waves created in sand: combinations of nature and art that soothe and uplift the spirit. Your vision of a Japanese garden need not be confined to Japan. Here is a fully … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:09:27 (12596 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Garden Plants of China Other / Books Gardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:57:00 (21243 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Caring for Clematis (1) Plants / Climber Plants Clematis are popular vines that belong to the Ranunculaceae family of plants. Clematis are primarily grown to add vertical interest to a garden with their colourful flowers, fascinating seed heads and attractive deciduous or evergreen foliage. Several hundred different species and cultivars are available … Contributed by artsnursery 24.11. 2006 11:02:12 (39507 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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