Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada Other / Books In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Donald Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the U.S. and Canada. … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:26:51 (8674 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Wild Orchids Across North America Other / Books A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9239 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Evergreens For Every State Other / Books Evergreens For Every State: How to Select and Grow Them Successfully in Your Locality The purpose of this book is twofold; it combines the necessary information for the successful growing of evergreens, together with suggestions for their uses in the planting scheme. The book opens with a discussion … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:10:36 (9290 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' - switchgrass Plants / Grass, Grasses Switchgrass comes from Canada and USA and its variety “Prairie Sky” offers the bluest possible version of it. Erect leaves tend to arch in its last third. Beginning of autumn it produces long spikes of broad, weeping panicles of tiny flowers. It is best grown in sunny and warm areas, in well-drained … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:16:52 (32109 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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How to Make a Garden Other / Books From Canada’s leading garden expert comes a unique and practical step-by-step guide to creating the garden of your dreams. With her inimitable charm and boundless knowledge, noted gardener and author Marjorie Harris establishes the template for creating the garden that is right for your tiny urban … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:29:12 (9671 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ceanothus Other / Books Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:57:39 (12316 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Andropogon geradii - Big Bluestem Plants / Grass, Grasses Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:18:16 (17327 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot Plants / Grass, Grasses Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:34:26 (14402 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths Other / Books Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areas | Palms that grow in Canada? Bananas that overwinter in Michigan? How about southern crape myrtles that flower in Birmingham, England, instead of Birmingham, Alabama? Although the voice of authority — and nursery labels — might say, You can t grow those plants … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:33:14 (12902 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Native Trees for North American Landscapes Other / Books Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and won t escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 09:58:45 (12476 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Living Systems Other / Books Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 12:00:46 (15133 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red' - Foxglove Penstemon Plants / Perennials Commonly called Beardtongue, Penstemon is a large native genus found over large areas of the US and Canada, especially in drier locations. It contains a wealth of flower colors and sizes, plant heights, and growth habits. Husker Red is a white-flowered, red-foliaged form of P. digitalis that was selected … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:04:43 (21010 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Hostas Other / Books The definitive guide to a popular hardy perennial. The growing popularity of hostas can be credited to their colorful beauty, longevity and ability to grow successfully just about anywhere. Hosta foliage comes in astonishing variations. From blue, green, yellow to multicolored, the leaves appear in all … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 19:10:38 (15674 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 (12032 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (23652 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Agastache foeniculum - Blue Giant Hyssop Plants / Perennials Agastache foeniculum (blue giant hyssop; syn. Agastache anethiodora (Nutt.) Britton), commonly called anise hyssop, blue giant hyssop, Fragrant giant hyssop, or the lavender giant hyssop, is a species of perennial plant in the mint family, (Lamiaceae). This plant is native to much of north-central and … Contributed by garden-en 23.10. 2016 13:50:01 (21740 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Gardening with Heirloom Seeds Other / Books Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They re living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:49:28 (15801 readers) Match on Article's text | |
