Desirable Trees for the Midwest Other / Books Desirable Trees for the Midwest: 50 for the Home Landscape and Larger Properties Trees are the most important element in any well-designed landscape. In his book, Scott Zanon leads readers to fifty of his personal favorites and helps them make the best decisions based on beauty, hardiness, site location, … Contributed by amazon 22.09. 2016 14:13:15 (11873 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Bismarkia nobilis - Bismark Fan Palm Plants / Other The Bismarck Fan Palm is another beautiful and desirable fan palm suitable for sub-tropical climates; although it can be grown as far north as Sarasota, Florida (freeze damage will occur, but the palm quickly recovers). Bismark Palms are native to Madagascar. Tolerates dought and frost. Is adaptable … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:49:41 (19875 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden Other / Books Bromeliads include several thousand species and a bewildering number of hybrids and cultivars. Remarkable for the diversity of their striking foliage and distinctive forms, many also produce brilliant inflorescences in glowing colors. They are highly desirable, low-maintenance indoor plants, and in subtropical … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:52:18 (10774 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clivias Other / Books Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:54:44 (7750 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Houseplants From A to Z Other / Books This heavily illustrated handbook shows and tells plant lovers virtually everything they need to know in order to maintain house plants that bring life and color to indoor spaces. Here are single-page profiles of approximately 200 house plants, some especially desirable for their beautiful and often … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 13:25:12 (12672 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The English Roses Other / Books Classic Favorites and New Selections | Beloved for their beautiful pastel colors and their appealing fragrance, often enhanced by the hotter and more reliable summers of the U.S., English roses have been garden favorites for years. When he originated English roses, David Austin sought to combine the … Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:19:28 (15697 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Gardener's Iris Book Other / Books Irises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:44:09 (12942 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Campsis grandiflora - Chinese trumpet creeper Plants / Climber Plants Probably the most eye-catching version of trumpet creepers is this Chinese one. As a fast growing vine it can soon cover walls, gazebos or fences. The flowers are large: 7-9 cm wide, salmon pink with a clear yellow throat. The buds form a raceme that blooms from July till frosts. … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:51:25 (61622 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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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 (12422 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Impatiens Other / Books The Vibrant World of Busy Lizzies, Balsams, and Touch-me-nots | Many gardeners know of Impatiens walleriana, the species that lies behind the myriad colorful garden varieties that brighten up containers, window boxes, and shady spots throughout the world. The genus Impatiens is enormous, comprising over … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 12:06:46 (15271 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tillandsia cyanea 'Pink Quill' - Air Plant Plants / Other Lava rock from the Big Island of Hawaii is hand selected to provide a home for your Pink Quill Tillandsia plant. These exotic plants thrive on their rock homes and make excellent house, dormitory or office plants! … Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 08:46:34 (46558 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Coreopsis 'Limerock Passion'® - thread leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 07:23:34 (49419 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Campsis radicans - trumpet creeper Plants / Trees and Shrubs Campsis radicans - tree form This is the species of north-american trumpet creeper trained into a tree with a real stem. It bears terminal cymes of rich red, trumpet-shaped flowers from early summer until the first frosts. Pinnate leaves are deep green and enhance its tropical appearance. … Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2011 10:26:40 (38036 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Coreopsis 'Ruby Port' - ticksead, thread-leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:03:46 (12906 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Campsis radicans 'Stromboli' - trumpet creeper, climber Plants / Climber Plants Trumpet creepers are gorgeous things in summer gardens, on patios, or climbing up walls, gazebos or fences. They are fast and vigorous growing vines that can create a dense coverage of bright green foliage with profusion of flowers within a few years only. … Contributed by havlis 03.12. 2016 12:06:17 (22229 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' - trumpet creeper Plants / Climber Plants Trumpet creepers are gorgeous things in summer gardens, on patios, or climbing up walls, gazebos or fences. They are fast and vigorously growing vines that can create a dense coverage of bright green foliage with profusion of flowers within only a few years. … Contributed by havlis 12.09. 2016 11:15:30 (12730 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' - trumpet vine Plants / Trees and Shrubs Indian Summer® is another gorgeous variety of trumpet creeper which was trained into a small tree. It is a brilliant idea because such form does not need a trellis or a wall, it can stand anywhere in the garden, on its own or in the middle of other, smaller shrubs. … Contributed by havlis 08.09. 2016 15:18:42 (18782 readers) Match on Article's text | |
