Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ground Covers Other / Books Weary of plain green turf grasses, boring brown wood chips, and high-maintenance yards, creative gardeners and homeowners are turning to colorful, reliable ground covers. Through their versatility and ease of maintenance, these plants substantially increase our enjoyment of the landscape while simultaneously … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:32:02 (12342 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Covering Ground Other / Books Open 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 … Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:02:14 (11270 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Grafting and Budding Other / Books Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals (Landlinks Press) Covers all methods for grafting and budding Gives detailed step-by-step instructions Clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings … Contributed by amazon 19.09. 2016 18:11:07 (16196 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Roses Other / Books The Roses box set features two volumes: the first, The Art of the Rose, provides an illustrated history of roses and their present-day uses, from their Chinese origins to the latest creations by Meilland and Delbard. It covers topics such as The Origins of the Rose and The Family of Roses, and the final … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:30:48 (12220 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Trilliums Other / Books Both field guide and gardener s handbook, this book covers all 45 species of trilliums worldwide. The authors trekked all over North America to photograph the 38 American species in the wild. … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 10:16:27 (11166 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' - Two-row Stonecrop Plants / Perennials One of the easiest ground covers to grow. Easy to maintain and needs little water. Does great in poor soil. Bronze-green foliage produces intense red flowers. Bloom June through August. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. Grows only 3 to 6 inches tall. Hardy in zones 3-9. … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:44:20 (44947 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Shrub Identification Book Other / Books The Visual Method for the Practical Identification of Shrubs, Including Woody Vines and Ground Covers | The Visual Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Shrubs (and vines and ground covers) -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods. … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:40:38 (19890 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Flora Other / Books A Gardener s Encyclopedia | This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A-Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:18:26 (14132 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Australian Native Plants Concise Edition Other / Books Cultivation, Use in Landscaping and PropagationThis excellent volume of Australian native plants includes over 1500 species of plants, trees, shrubs, annuals, ground covers, bedding plants and climbers for your garden. … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2011 12:30:37 (18024 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden Other / Books This first significant book on the subject covers more than 100 beautiful, garden-worthy species and dozens of hybrids. Salvias are growing in popularity because of their diversity of fragrance, bloom, habit, and color, and many add drought tolerance and disease resistance to their ornamental qualities. … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:16:22 (12753 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Choosing and Using Climbing Plants Other / Books Climbers are some of the most versatile plants, but are often overlooked. This book shows gardeners easy ways to use climbers to enhance color schemes, hide walls or fences, and accent entryways. It covers the basics of pruning and propagation and discusses edible and flowering varieties. 80 color photographs … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2008 14:46:58 (16920 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Other / Books This comprehensive field guide covers the identification, biology, and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The detailed text and over 1000 color photographs and line drawings allow specialists, as well as avid botanists and interested tourists, … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 18:44:34 (11404 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Building Outdoor Structures Other / Books Building Outdoor Structures offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any home’s front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows the average DIYer how to build retaining walls, … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:57:12 (14476 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Home Gardener's Bonsai Other / Books Home Gardener s Bonsai: Buying, Planting, Displaying, Improving and Caring for Bonsai (Specialist Guide) Home Gardener s Bonsai is the essential guide to the art and craft of growing bonsai in the garden or in the house. With topics ranging from watering and feeding to spirit and aesthetics, it provides … Contributed by amazon 26.09. 2016 14:11:54 (18983 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Sweet Pea Book Other / Books An inspiring and comprehensive guide, The Sweet Pea Book is for anyone interested in growing these most exquisite of fragrant flowers and using them in the garden. It covers the colorful history of the sweet pea, provides detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation, offers ideas for using … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:29:16 (15113 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening Other / Books Natural, Sustainable, Organic | In this updated second edition of the popular guide, Ann Lovejoy explains how to create a gorgeous ornamental garden following the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Emphasizing good soil prep, composting, drainage, mulching, and proper plant … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:08:56 (15341 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Climbers and Wall Plants Other / Books Horticulture Gardener s Guides | Part of the successful Horticulture Gardener s Guide series, Climbers covers all aspects of the cultivation, training and care of climbing plants of many kinds including clematis, various ivies, and more. This handy guide includes ideas for mixing and matching plants … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:51:32 (10662 readers) Match on Article's text | |
