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From the fresh green shoots of spring through the dramatic foliage of summer, the lush colors of autumn, and the pale, feathery maturity of winter, grasses add a special touch to the garden in every season. Native species of beautiful ornamental grasses flourish in almost every part of North America. …
Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:19:56 (9534 readers) |
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Few ornamental plants match roses for sheer majesty, but success in growing these garden beauties isn’t assured. Expert advice can make a real difference, and here is essential information for growing all kinds of roses—as ground cover or hedges, in gardens large and small, in containers, and even …
Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 14:05:16 (6651 readers) |
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A Gardener s Encyclopedia | This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A-Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, …
Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:18:26 (8831 readers) |
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The Genus Cornus | Dogwood trees and shrubs are unquestionably among the superstars of the ornamental garden. Although cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) and common dogwood (C. sanguinea) have been grown in Europe since ancient times, it is only since the age of exploration in the 18th and 19th centuries …
Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:28:56 (7589 readers) |
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Grow Native: Bringing Natural Beauty to Your Garden Learn how to transform your yard into a beautiful landscape using native plants! …
Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2016 13:42:40 (12874 readers) |
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Strawberry ground covers, blueberry hedges, grape arbors, and 39 other luscious fruits to make your yard an edible paradise Fruit trees, shrubs, and vines are true two-for-one plants. Many varieties are strikingly beautiful — well suited to doing double duty as delicious sources of sweet, organic fruit …
Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2011 11:32:41 (19559 readers) |
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Gardener s Guide to Growing Series | The strong forms and eye-catching colors of cannas make them perfect for planting as focal points or to help create a subtropical ambience. …
Contributed by amazon 18.04. 2007 20:55:28 (10941 readers) |
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It is not surprising that daylilies have become so popular. They are amongst the most beautiful flowering plants, bloom prolifically over a long period and come in an enormous range of spectacular colours. …
Contributed by eurocallis 14.09. 2006 18:07:11 (9549 readers) |
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