Cacti and Succulents Other / Books A Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation and Care | Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:44:36 (11737 readers) | |
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 (10784 readers) | |
Cacti and Succulents Other / Books An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) | An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:57:59 (19027 readers) | |
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 (12359 readers) | |
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American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses Other / Books Featuring a fascinating history of the rose, origins of individual names, and a showcase of the world s best-loved roses, the ARS Encyclopedia of Roses is a complete guide to the care and cultivation of more than 2,000 roses. … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:12:38 (14502 readers) | |
Orchids Other / Books A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:30:38 (9689 readers) | |
Clematis Other / Books The Complete Guide | Clematis have been cultivated in gardens for more than four centuries, their enduring appeal being owed to the rich diversity of color, foliage type, size, and habitat that they offer. This comprehensive guide is all one needs to make the most of the versatility and charm of this … Contributed by amazon 01.06. 2007 08:06:28 (11159 readers) | |
Designing with Succulents Other / Books Succulent plants offer dazzling possibilities for garden design and require only minimal maintenance to remain lush and alluring year round. Featuring the work of more than 50 professional garden designers and creative homeowners, this complete design compendium is as practical as it is inspirational. … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 10:29:02 (11000 readers) | |
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Palms and Cycads Other / Books A Complete Guide to Selecting, Growing and Propagating | Providing comprehensive information on care and cultivation, as well as sound advice on determining perfect plant location, this reference profiles 99 palm and 17 cycad species. Plantlovers looking to add a tropical accent to the garden or wanting … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:04:50 (10659 readers) | |
Conifers Other / Books Conifers: An Illustrated Guide to Varieties, Cultivation and Care, with Step-by-Step Instructions and Over 160 Beautiful Photographs Mainly evergreen, tough and hardy, conifers give year-round pleasure and provide superb backdrops to your planting. All you need to know at a glance, this handy and superbly … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2016 16:28:01 (20997 readers) | |
400 Best Garden Plants Other / Books A Practical Encyclopedia of Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Trees and Shrubs | This fully comprehensive guide to the outstanding garden plants of every season should be on the book shelves of both novice gardeners and green-fingered experts. More than 425 full-color photographs illustrate detailed listings … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 08:07:16 (14539 readers) | |
Gardens Other / Books An Essay on the Human Condition | Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyday reality as Gilgamesh’s garden of the gods or as near as our own backyard, but in their very conception … Contributed by amazon 07.06. 2008 07:36:12 (13897 readers) | |
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Orchids Other / Books This gorgeous box set is ideal for both the seasoned orchid lover and the amateur enthusiast. With two attractively presented volumes it offers practical information, history, and a wealth of fascinating orchid facts, and it is both a valuable resource and a beautiful object. The first volume of Orchids … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:28:24 (11171 readers) | |
Brugmansia and Datura Other / Books Angel s Trumpets and Thorn Apples | Stately Angel s Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers of both varieties … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:36:08 (14487 readers) | |
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis Other / Books With more than 800 Clematis species and cultivated varieties from which to choose, gardeners and growers have been inundated with options. Even more frustrating for some has been the absence of a single comprehensive reference with which to identify the numerous cultivars. … Contributed by amazon 11.09. 2006 12:40:26 (11571 readers) | |
The New Encyclopedia of Daylilies Other / Books It s no exaggeration to say that daylilies are the premier flowering perennial. From a handful of wild species belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, breeders have produced tens of thousands of hybrids in a dazzling array of colors, patterns, and shapes. Adding to their appeal is their hardiness, ease … Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2010 11:03:56 (17301 readers) | |
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Growing Plumerias in Hawaii Other / Books Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:23:47 (11801 readers) | |
