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Echeverias are succulent type plants (similar to cactus) that are extremely easy to grow. Like cactus they prefer sun and a thorough watering when dry. The flowers are spectacular. They are native to Mexico and make easy to grow house plants. …
Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:24:39 (34586 readers) |
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Projects for Yard and Garden Living | What structure would make your garden perfect—a crowning touch like an arched gateway? A shady place to put a comfy chair? Or a shed for neatly storing your landscaping tools? Whatever practical or decorative feature it needs, this attractive collection has the …
Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:48:27 (16047 readers) |
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Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden | Growing beautiful roses doesn t have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether you re eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother s garden, …
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:27:30 (8849 readers) |
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Learn how to make the most of roses in your garden. Growing beautiful roses doesn t have to be difficult. All About Roses is filled with expert advice on choosing the right rose for your space, and nurturing it for years of beauty. Whether you re eyeing a hybrid tea you remember from your mother s garden, …
Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:08:24 (10745 readers) |
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With the right furnishings and accessories, your back yard and garden will be the most enjoyable part of your home--a haven in which you can truly unwind, entertain, and, of course, cultivate your plants. Philip and Kate Haxell Have created a diverse range of garden furniture from a New England-x wooden …
Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 08:57:14 (17228 readers) |
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Simple Solutions for Planning and Design | Award-winning garden designer George Carter presents an array of imaginative ways to transform the look of an existing garden or create an entirely new one. With his expert techniques outlined in explanatory photographs, drawings, and easy-to-follow plans it …
Contributed by amazon 05.09. 2007 09:17:56 (9781 readers) |
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For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., …
Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:21:08 (9785 readers) |
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Husqvarna s lightest trimmer! Only 8.8 lb. while providing 24.5cc of power. Extensive reach and angled front loop handle prove a more effective and comfortable working position. …
Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:35:32 (13129 readers) |
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Each 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 1/4 wide foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years. For fast coverage, we plant on 8 centers. This easy-to-grow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations. Plant in part sun …
Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:55:53 (106237 readers) |
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Bright carmine-rose flowers and petals held out flat make this a show-stopper! So much better than other Echinaceas! Brighter carmine-rose color, larger flowers and petals held out flatter for maximum show! This easy-care butterfly magnet blooms profusely from June through September. Growing 3 1/2 feet …
Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 10:32:04 (23156 readers) |
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Why create a vertical garden at home? The answers are many and personal. Of course it is fashionable, it s beautiful and spectacular. It is a challenge whose outcome will make the admiration of all, especially if you specify: It was me who did it!. …
Contributed by amazon 03.12. 2016 11:54:29 (11489 readers) |
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Indoor Green: Living with Plants A visual ode to the transformative power of the houseplant in home décor, with practical information for arranging your own indoor green For centuries, plants have transformed interiors. Today the plant-filled home is an inspiration to every avid shelter-blog reader …
Contributed by amazon 02.01. 2017 11:17:54 (13917 readers) |
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Trees for Gardens, Orchards, and Permaculture Are you wondering which productive trees to plant in your garden? Or are you planning a forest garden? Perhaps you are planting an orchard but want a greater diversity of useful trees than is typical? Or you’d like to know what unusual fruit trees you can …
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2016 14:47:16 (13682 readers) |
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This plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! …
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:07:23 (19015 readers) |
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Orchids are easy to grow, but one doesn t grow orchids like a rose, a cactus, or an African violet; one grows an orchid like an orchid! This book debunks some of the hard-to-grow myths, gives cultural information, and does so in easy-to-understand language. --Robert J. Ferry, research associate, Marie …
Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:05:34 (11150 readers) |
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Do you dream of transforming your back garden into a romantic retreat? Would you like to make a modern-day Utopia on your balcony? Is your ideal outdoor space a minimalist design with easy-to-care-for plants or a family garden with room to grow culinary herbs? …
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2016 07:18:17 (16150 readers) |
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Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer …
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:03:52 (17870 readers) |