The Garden Plants of China Other / Books Gardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:57:00 (21138 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Art of Japanese Gardens Other / Books Nourish the soul and restore the spirit: this photo-packed guidebook shows how to create the sense of harmony and balance of Zen philosophy. Every element that goes into the garden holds meaning, along with its careful arrangement, and its use of natural and unobtrusive materials. Walls, fences, and … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:31:00 (13193 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cornus controversa 'Variegata' - wedding cake tree, giant dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This giant dogwood has another name which, in my opinion, characterizes the plant much better = wedding cake tree. Looking at the habit of the more commonly grown cultivar Variegata one knows exactly what it means. This beauty can easily become a show-stopping specimen in a garden of literally any style. … Contributed by havlis 01.08. 2011 11:38:01 (47507 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Evergreens For Every State Other / Books Evergreens For Every State: How to Select and Grow Them Successfully in Your Locality The purpose of this book is twofold; it combines the necessary information for the successful growing of evergreens, together with suggestions for their uses in the planting scheme. The book opens with a discussion … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:10:36 (9397 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aralia elata 'Variegata' - Japanese angelica tree Plants / Deciduous Trees If you are looking for an architectural plant that will attract passers-by’s eyes but will require zero maintenance at the same time and on top of that will be hardy enough not to worry about it in winter, have a look at this Japanese angelica tree. Could the leaves look like angel’s wings to be … Contributed by havlis 12.08. 2014 21:18:41 (29024 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium - Cranesbill Plants / Perennials Musical theatre buffs will know, but for those of you who don’t, this line comes from a song entitled June is Bustin’ Out All Over! from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. This piece of musical history is set in Maine, USA and the song refers the stirring and thrilling arrival of summer … Contributed by pph 12.06. 2016 09:53:27 (14817 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Echinacea, Rudbeckia and summer grasses Plants / Other ‘Heat’ is a powerful sensory stimulus – look at how it is used in advertising everything from perfumes to cars. Heat equates to danger, excitement, sexual attraction. Plants can very much evoke a sense of heat too, with vivid colours setting the pulse racing. Rudbeckia and Echinacea are two prairie … Contributed by pph 01.08. 2011 12:00:47 (40894 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Caring for Clematis (2) Plants / Climber Plants PruningWhile it is not mandatory to prune Clematis, you will find that your plant is more attractive and will produce more flowers if properly cared for. Pruning also enables you to control the size and growth of the plant and allows you to remove dead or damaged parts. … Contributed by artsnursery 25.11. 2006 19:18:44 (48197 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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