Great Flowering Landscape Trees Other / Books Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:06:19 (13933 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tropical Flowering Plants Other / Books A Guide to Identification and Cultivation | This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener s need for an accurate, practical guide with clear photographs. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy from the definitive text of Dr. Walter Judd, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:58:11 (16320 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees Just like many beautifully flowering trees or shrubs, this flowering cherry too comes from China. It even bears a name of an ancient tendai buddhist temple. … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2012 11:21:03 (36280 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Variegated Trees and Shrubs Other / Books The Illustrated Encyclopedia | Once the subject of snobbery and derision, variegated plants are now among the more sought-after and collected treasures of garden connoisseurs. Whether marbled, dotted, splashed, or veined, variegated foliage never fails to catch the eye and to add excitement whatever … Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:40:40 (12908 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Malus 'Royalty' - crab apple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, shiny, deep purple throughout the season. … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:07:43 (50917 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Heuchera x villosa 'Citronelle' - Coral Bells Plants / Perennials Family: Saxifragaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers. Exceptionally strong grower for this coloring. Sun to partial shade and well-drained, alkaline, organic soil. Excellent plants for the front of the perennial border or among trees and shrubs. Growing in 4 pot. … Contributed by amazon 04.08. 2008 11:24:51 (29456 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees This is one of the most popular and hardiest ornamental cherry trees available. A vigorous deciduous small to medium-sized tree with an upright habit when young and wider canopy when older. In spring the tree is laden with large double, purplish-pink showy flowers shortly before the bronze foliage appears. … Contributed by abies 01.11. 2007 18:16:14 (57101 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis 'Anna Louise' - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants The large 6-8 inch flowers really stand out. Petals are violet with a contrasting purple red bar in the center. AGM WINNER. Sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Likes a warm top and cool bottom. Will flourish under neutral or even slightly acid conditions. Great climbers that can be used to decorate … Contributed by amazon 26.06. 2007 13:10:17 (16710 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Many uses for groundcovers (4) - Deciduous perennials Plants / Perennials Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:38:55 (34226 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Proper Pruning Techniques Garden care / Garden ToolsPruning is a vital part of plant and tree care. This task can be confusing so we developed the following guide to help you prune properly. Three basic tools suffice for most pruning jobs: shears, loppers, and a pruning saw. Keep them sharp for clean cuts; disinfect after pruning diseased material. … Contributed by Yardiac 28.04. 2007 10:47:07 (12017 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Little Chief' - crape myrtle Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lagerstroemia indica Little Chief ; Common Names: crape myrtle, crepe myrtle; Family: Lythraceae (loosestrife Family); The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. If you do not have room inside or the location for a normal … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:27:15 (30892 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' - flowering cherry Plants / Deciduous Trees Spring in the garden is announced by flowering Japanese cherries. Amanogawa is a fantastic variety with narrowly columnar growth. In early spring it produces masses of double or semi-double, light pink flowers that may turn to clear white later. Young leaves are bronze, changing to green in summer, and … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2012 11:14:26 (24618 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Success with Sun-Loving Plants Other / Books As gardeners become increasingly concerned with both drought and water conservation, plants that love the sun are an attractive option. From white flowering hawthorns to richly scented wisteria, they come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, with endless potential for producing stunning planting schemes. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:47:30 (14191 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Vinca minor 'Bowles' - periwinkle Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Periwinkle is a European native plant growing wildly in the woods of Central Europe to Caucasus. It is a prostrate, evergreen groundcover offering a long flowering period. … Contributed by havlis 28.06. 2014 11:31:20 (25925 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tropical Plants for Home and Garden Other / Books A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. —Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:55:55 (47271 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Koelreuteria paniculata - golden-rain tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Not many trees bloom in mid or even late summer when all the spring flowering beauties have only leaves. Golden-rain tree is one of the few. In late July/early August upto 30 cm long panicles of small, bright yellow flowers appear on this medium sized tree. The flowers can remain on the tree for as long … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:25:00 (58229 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Passiflora Other / Books Passionflowers of the World | Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:33:48 (10330 readers) Match on Article's text | |
