Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' - European Cranberrybush Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Deciduous shrub cultivated since the 16th century with dense mound habit and upright, spreading, arching branches. Big, showy, sterile snowball like inflorescences cover the plant in May emerging light-green and changing to white, and some pink ( rose, hence ‘Roseum’). … Contributed by abies 28.10. 2007 10:09:08 (45781 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' - Oregon grape Plants / Evergreen Shrubs An old-fashioned plant that is so easy to grow can turn into a jewel in your garden if you give it what it needs. We are used to seeing it in country gardens where it does not look its best, often put in the silliest corner, just waiting for the autumn to be sheared like sheep for the attractive evergreen … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:13:41 (54541 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer buergerianum - trident maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Trident maple is an attractive medium-sized tree with unusual leaves. They are three-lobed and their size, depth of lobing as well as autumn colour may vary greatly with location. … Contributed by havlis 13.10. 2016 15:19:06 (10377 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' - Cappadocian maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Among maples that do not belong to the Japanese group you can also find jewels that offer something a little more extraordinary than the common species. Aureum variety of Cappadocian maple is one example. … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 15:46:00 (17926 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape. … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 11:33:57 (20321 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Betty' - girl magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs In 1955 and 1956 several crosses between m.liliflora and m.stellata were made at the U.S. National Arboretum by William F. Kosar and Dr. Francis de Vos. These selections bloom two-four weeks later than other spring blooming magnolias, reducing the possibility of frost damage to minimum. Betty’s flowers … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 08:40:09 (40627 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hibiscus Other / Books While the flamboyant blooms of hibiscus conjure up images of the tropics, there are today many new hybrids that flourish in subtropical and even temperate climates. And indeed, in cooler climates hibiscus grown in containers will do well all summer long and then move indoors to bring sunny color and … Contributed by amazon 22.09. 2006 09:20:46 (14321 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer palmatum 'Beni Shichi Henge' - Japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend letting it form its own shape. … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 15:52:53 (19248 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tending Your Garden Other / Books A Year-Round Guide to Garden Maintenance | How to keep any garden looking its best, through the seasons and through the years.Gardening is the primary recreational activity of Americans. Since the 1980s, when gardening caught fire as a national passion, we have spent billions of dollars on what we grow … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 05:13:56 (11198 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Rosa 'Complicata' - shrub rose Plants / Roses This rose, which is probably a Canina/Gallica hybrid, has flowers about five inches across, of the most brilliant pure rose-pink, with a large boss of stamens. It is very robust, reliable and free flowering and may even be grown as a climber. It is one of the finest single roses and one of the best shrub … Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:43:03 (25360 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden Other / Books Planting and Pruning Techniques With more than 130,000 copies sold since its original publication, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden has proven itself to be one of the most useful tools a gardener can have. Now, in this expanded edition, there s even more to learn from and enjoy. … Contributed by amazon 04.11. 2006 20:19:44 (13883 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit Other / Books Gardeners who want to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruit will find this book a definitive reference and a remarkable value. Three expert authors combine superb illustrations with reliable information on choosing vegetables, herbs and fruit that can be cultivated to bountiful success. The information … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:27:35 (18032 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' - Irish yew Plants / Conifers Irish yew is a popular evergreen conifer. They are very practical due to many varieties available offering various shapes and sizes. Another advantage is that they grow well in both full sun and in deep shade. … Contributed by havlis 23.09. 2016 16:21:41 (9309 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Liquidambar orientalis - Oriental sweet gum Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Oriental sweet gum is a beautiful, slow growing shrub or a small tree from SW Asia. It bears attractive, deeply cut leaves that are fresh green from spring until late summer, and turning rich yellow in neutral soil or orange and red in highly acidic soil in autumn. Each lobe is decorated with a pair … Contributed by havlis 24.10. 2017 12:36:31 (35733 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Azalea 'Satan' - deciduous azalea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Knapp Hill rhododendron | Deciduous azaleas are probably the most striking flowering shrubs. Their colours are vivid and bright, and often have the shades that not many rhododendrons can offer. They need full sun. … Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:47:22 (24508 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer platanoides 'Columnare' - Norway maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Norway maple is a native European tree commonly cultivated in countries and regions with harsh winters. It is one of the most common street and park in Czech and Slovak republics. Its tolerance against pollution, low winter temperatures, and vigorous growth made it a useful tree for almost all places … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 16:00:46 (16408 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Acer palmatum ('Crispifolium') 'Shishigashira' - japanese maple Plants / Trees and Shrubs Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape. … Contributed by havlis 06.07. 2011 18:26:38 (33406 readers) Match on Article's text | |
