Teucrium chamaedrys - Wall Germander Plants / Perennials Germanders offer a small, tight, shrub-like presence in the garden, with tiny, shiny, fragrant, evergreen leaves. Wall Germander has thrived for us as a wide, low (6 ) edging above a rock wall, looking beautiful every day of the year and drawing many questions during our guided garden walks. Delicate … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:03:39 (20402 readers) | |
Salvia superba 'Violet Queen' - Meadow Sage 'Violet Queen' Plants / Perennials This perennial tolerates drought and blazing sun! Thin, Brilliant Violet Spikes Form a Solid Wall of Color! 12-inch dwarf plant blooms in early summer, then repeats! Masses of pencil-thin, vibrantly colorful bloomspikes arise on this perennial Sage, so densely set that they present a solid wall of color … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:13:07 (44855 readers) | |
Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Queen' - Violet Sage, Ornamental Meadow Sage Plants / Perennials This perennial tolerates drought and blazing sun! Thin, Brilliant Rose Spikes Form a Solid Wall of Color! 12-inch dwarf plant blooms in early summer, then repeats! Masses of pencil-thin, vibrantly colorful bloomspikes arise on this perennial Sage, so densely set that they present a solid wall of color … Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:11:00 (24680 readers) | |
Climbers and Wall Shrubs Other / Books Instant Reference to More Than 250 Plants | Create a vertical garden, whether you have a tiny patio or a larger plot, with this highly practical, richly illustrated reference. If you long for climbing plants to mask unsightly buildings, to mark garden boundaries, or strictly for aesthetic reasons--roses … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:54:55 (10913 readers) | |
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Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' - Pink Pampas Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star of any garden … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:32:52 (30134 readers) | |
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - White Hydrangea Vine Plants / Climber Plants Native of Japan and China and introduced into cultivation in 1865, this sturdy, deciduous vine will eventually grow to 25 feet or higher. Clusters of white blooms and smooth foliage make a rich-looking accent in your garden. Will need a sturdy structure such as a stone wall or strong fence to climb on … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:53:40 (34708 readers) | |
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' - Boston Ivy Plants / Climber Plants This variety of Boston ivy has shallow-lobed leaves, creating a jagged appearance. It is an excellent clinging deciduous vine which is most well-known for its amazing autumn foliage colours. Rich and intense hues of scarlet, fiery purplish red, yellow and orange light up with the onset of autumn. After … Contributed by abies 22.10. 2007 10:56:09 (53723 readers) | |
Cortaderia selloana - Pampas Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink & White Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:58:40 (20994 readers) | |
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The Art and Craft of Stonescaping Other / Books Setting and Stacking Stone | All you need is a shovel, a hammer, small stones, a few feet of land, and this book: master stonemason David Reed guides motivated homeowners through every step of dry-laid stonework. Have a sloped garden? Build a beautiful retaining wall with built-in benches and flowers … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:28:13 (13517 readers) | |
Roses Revealed Other / Books Find Your Perfect Roses | Offering information on 200 varieties of roses, this definitive illustrated guide for rose enthusiasts and gardeners encapsulates all the romance of the universally popular, long flowering plant. The first section showcases the best rose options for particular purposes in the … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:07:22 (10011 readers) | |
Instant Container Gardens Other / Books Instant Container Gardens covers a revolutionary, new container garden system that will completely transform your garden. The basis for the system is a unique type of container that has holes in the sides that are large enough to accommodate mature plants. Planting through these holes, along with planting … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:40:12 (12465 readers) | |
Clematis viticella - Italian Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Clematis viticella - Originating from native to Southern Europe Clematis viticella (Italian Clematis), have finally come up in the world. They thrive both in a hot Mediterranean climate and in the coolness of Northern Europe. Preferring sunny areas they shouldn t be planted in shade or over a north facing … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 10:09:38 (31341 readers) | |
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Gardens of the Spirit 2008 Calendar Other / Books Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:01:34 (10075 readers) | |
In Bloom: Creating and Living With Flowers Other / Books Inspiring new ways to connect with the beauty of flowers in everyday life. Like the author’s exquisite first book, Bringing Nature Home, this much-awaited follow-up title presents stunning arrangements and ideas for interiors inspired by the beauty of flowers. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2016 19:21:41 (15018 readers) | |
Sophora japonica 'Pendula' - Japanese pagoda tree Plants / Deciduous Trees If you went looking for a tree typical for every city you would find jacarandas in Buenos Aires, London planes in London, and in Prague you would be struck by the beauty of Japanese pagoda trees. Numerous specimens were planted there many years ago. Now they have skyscraping trunks and huge crowns, blooming … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:32:32 (50901 readers) | |
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 (18633 readers) | |
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Hacienda Courtyards Other / Books Mexican Design Books | Explore the architectural elements and water havens that will inspire your own courtyard paradise. … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:50:52 (29458 readers) | |
