Sorghum bicolor - Broom Corn Plants / Grass, Grasses Sorghum bicolor var. technicum; 5-6 ft. Tender Annual; Lovely sprays of broomlike tops fill with red seeds at maturity. Tie several together for a terrific broom. Great in dried flower arrangements. Excellent forage for birds. Easy to grow. Direct seed in garden 4-6 seeds per foot when all danger of … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:50:02 (31589 readers) | |
Annuals, Perennials, & Bulbs Other / Books Stunning flower gardens that bloom through the seasons depend on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. In this book, Anne Halpin shows you how to grow these plants and gives foolproof design techniques for any landscape. The extensive section on using color in the garden can guide … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 19:54:53 (18047 readers) | |
McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container Other / Books Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers | With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible that s grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 11:04:03 (20916 readers) | |
Heliopsis helianthoides - False Sunflower, Ox-Eye Plants / Perennials False Sunflower, also called oxeye, has 2 to 3 inch golden yellow flowers that are beautiful when used in floral arrangements. The plant grows 2 to 6 feet tall in light shade to full sun. It grows best in average, well-drained, moist garden soil. This hardy perennial tolerates drought but increases more … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:49:12 (23887 readers) | |
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Campsis radicans 'Flava' - Yellow Trumpet Vine, Yellow Trumpet Creeper Plants / Climber Plants Plant Type: Deciduous Vine Uses: Climbing Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings Habit: Climbing Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Flower Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn Width: 3 ft.; Height: 30 - 40 ft. Fertility: Average Soil: Neutral, Moist, High, Medium Zone: 4 - 9 Attracts: … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:44:23 (44054 readers) | |
Campsis radicans 'Flamenco' - Red Trumpet Vine, Crimson Trumpet Vine Plants / Climber Plants A deciduous climbing vine that is easy to grow and an American native. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, this would be a great addition to a butterfly garden. Will cling to garden structures and will grow rampantly in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in any average soil. Prune back … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:25:59 (38059 readers) | |
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 (16364 readers) | |
Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' - Trumpet Vine Plants / Climber Plants France, 1889. Campsis x tagliabuana Madame Galen. Very floriferous hybrid with the flower size of grandiflora and hardiness of radicans. … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 06:38:51 (77999 readers) | |
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Gardening With Kids Other / Books Children find gardening fun and fascinatingwatching a bean sprout or a pumpkin grow bigger every day can seem like a miracle, as well as a huge achievement. And gardening can help kids connect to and understand more about nature, the seasons, and the food we eat. In Gardening with Kids, Catherine Woram … Contributed by amazon 21.02. 2008 09:02:42 (14281 readers) | |
In the Land of the Blue Poppies Other / Books During the first years of the twentieth century, the British plant collector and explorer Frank Kingdon Ward went on twenty-four impossibly daring expeditions throughout Tibet, China, and Southeast Asia, in search of rare and elusive species of plants. He was responsible for the discovery of numerous … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:48:11 (10821 readers) | |
Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley Plants / Perennials Uses: Groundcover, Fragrance, Cutting Bed; Propagation: Division, Seeds; Habit: Creeping; Light: Part Shade, Full Shade; Flower Color: White; Blooms: Spring; Width: 1 ft.; Height: 1 ft.; Fertility: Rich; Soil: Neutral, Moist; Zone: 3 - 8 … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:01:54 (17352 readers) | |
Carex comans 'Bronze' - New Zealand Hair Sedge Plants / Grass, Grasses Rich Honey Tones All Year! Coppery with pink tints in spring, then golden-amber till frost! Now here s a nice change of pace for your edging, containers, and border accents! Bronze Carex is just what its name promises -- an ornamental grass (easy and carefree!) that keeps its honey-toned leaves right … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 18:58:28 (37469 readers) | |
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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' - Variegated European Columbine Plants / Perennials Its intensely golden springtime foliage gradually changes into light yellow summer garb, imparting a bright glow to darker garden corners. Gorgeous bicolored blue and rose blooms heighten the display. … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 10:04:36 (19446 readers) | |
Practical Science for Gardeners Other / Books Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they ll grow and flourish. An understanding of the structure behind good, … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:12:27 (13574 readers) | |
Taxus x media 'Hillii' - yew Plants / Conifers Yews could be called common shrubs, where common not only means omnipresent but mainly dull. Well, perhaps for someone. We see yew and predominantly its varieties as very useful and attractive features of gardens of almost any size. They vary by size, shape and even foliage colour. … Contributed by havlis 23.09. 2016 16:28:26 (18474 readers) | |
The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses Other / Books 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 (13617 readers) | |
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Aesculus flava - Yellow Buckeye Plants / Deciduous Trees Synonyms: Aesculus flava var. purpurascens, Aesculus lutea, Aesculus lutea var. discolor, Aesculus maxima, Aesculus octandra, Aesculus octandra f. vestita, Aesculus octandra f. virginica, Aesculus octandra var. hybrida, Aesculus octandra var. purpurascens, Aesculus octandra var. vestita, Aesculus octandra … Contributed by garden-en 21.09. 2016 18:29:21 (29979 readers) | |
