The Landscaping Ideas of Jays Other / Books A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:46:04 (15875 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest Other / Books Timber Press Field Guide | Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:53:06 (11617 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Trees that Made Britain Other / Books Every native tree in Britain, whether it s part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood, or a bountiful orchard tells a different story. The Trees that Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:07:05 (9751 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Plants of Western Oregon, Washington & British Columbia Other / Books A great resource for botanists, native plant enthusiasts, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-illustrated book for the identification of plants of the Pacific Northwest. This is the definitive guide to the rich and varied plant life of … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:09:39 (13332 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Gunnera manicata - Dinosaur Gunnera Plants / Perennials New! A plant with enormous proportions. Gunnera manicata is native to the cloud forests of the Andes. In its native habitat, individual leaves can be as much as 10 feet across, making this one of the world s largest perennial plants. Growth is very fast compared to other plants. Gunneras are considered … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:14:50 (21591 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer pennsylvanicum - Snakebark Maple, Moosewood, Striped Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 40 ft. A small North American native maple with brilliant golden yellow fall color. Smooth green bark with white stripes. Excellent landscape tree. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:08:19 (28612 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hebes Other / Books A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera | The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:44:14 (15512 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pests of the Native California Conifers Other / Books This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage California s conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:00:56 (11787 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest Other / Books Many hikers, bicyclists, and other travelers who love the outdoors are frustrated by heavy guide books that still don t simplify the task of identifying their favorite trees. The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest lightens their load both physically and mentally. This … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:08:21 (12461 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Pinus taeda - Loblolly Pine Plants / Bonsais This fast growing native tree is good for quick evergreen screening. Large and impressive given time and space. Grows 10-15 in ten years. The Loblolly Pine makes an excellent bonsai! … Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:06:05 (36217 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer rubrum - Red Maple, Scarlet Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 08:58:17 (34042 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer buergeranum - Trident Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 25 ft. Gets its name from its well-defined three-lobed dark green leaf. A nice yard tree as it is fairly compact with good fall color. Also quite popular as a bonsai. A Japanese native. … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:09:22 (22279 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Echeveria - Blue Mexican Rose Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses 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 (34230 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dictospermum album var rubrum - Hurricane Palm Plants / Other Native to the Mascarene islands. Long arching fronds with broad leaflets to 3 having a blackish grey trunk to 30. Known for flowering at early age and for its bulging base and large crownshaft. Beautiful in the tropical landscape. Hardy in zones 10-11. … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:00:53 (15958 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Spathiphyllum lynise - Peace Lily Plants / Perennials Spathiphyllum the genus name means, literally, leaf spathe, with spathe defined as A large bract or pair of bracts sheathing a flower cluster, as a spadix. You re likely to know it as Peace Lily. Its widespread interior use is due to its exceptional acclimation to low light conditions. There are approximately … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:19:41 (20810 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Elettaria cardamomum - Cardamom Plants / Herbs and Spices Common Names: cardamom, Malabar cardamom, Ceylon cardamom | Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family) | This popular ginger is native to India. The spicy seeds are very aromatic and used extensively for culinary purposes, It is the true Cardamom of commerce. As an ornamental plant It must be grown with constant … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:26:23 (30115 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Echium pininana - Tower of Jewels Plants / Other Towering, majestic flower spikes head heavenward on this entrancing gem. Grows over 12 feet tall! Masses of blue-mauve florets are draped around the monstrous stem, along with bursts of striking silver, lanced leaves. Hardy in zones 8-10. … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 09:59:04 (18716 readers) Match on Article's text | |
