Gardening with Grasses Other / Books
Ornamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. …
Gardening with Grasses Other / BooksOrnamental grasses are among the most versatile and sophisticated of garden plants. Planted as single specimens in beds or on the terrace in a container, grasses are striking focal points. … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:23:39 (10064 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Armitage's Garden Perennials Other / BooksArmitage s Garden Perennials is the most comprehensive single-volume photographic resource on perennial plants. It describes and illustrates the choice of perennials in 136 genera from Acanthus to Zauschneria. … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:39:19 (14381 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bulbophyllums and Their Allies Other / BooksA Grower s Guide | This is the first book devoted solely to bulbophyllums, a very diverse group of orchids comprising the largest genus in the orchid family; it is an introductory guide for amateur and advanced orchid growers. The author focuses on those species likely to be cultivated, including 375 … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:28:20 (11172 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Orchids Across North America Other / BooksA Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9288 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Maples for Gardens Other / BooksA Color Encyclopedia | This photo gallery of the best maples for garden use is a complement both to Maples of the World and to J. D. Vertrees s Japanese Maples, since more than a third of the book is devoted to Acer palmatum, including many new and unusual cultivars. The photographs, taken in locations … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:04:12 (14353 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Magical World of Moss Gardening Other / BooksMoss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2017 17:41:58 (13948 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Begonias Other / BooksCultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have gained such a following. … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:37:20 (11719 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Success With Rhododendrons and Azaleas Other / BooksIllustrated with more than 110 striking color photographs and packed with advice on every aspect of rhododendron growing, from soil preparation and landscape design to advanced propagating and hybridizing techniques, this is the most useful book on these spectacular flowering shrubs. Reiley has fully … Contributed by amazon 18.04. 2007 21:07:42 (9414 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Lilies Other / BooksA Guide for Growers and Collectors | Admired for elegant blossoms and graceful foliage, the lily commands a featured place in any garden. This book discusses the biology of the lily plant, its propagation, and its cultivation. … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:54:19 (12811 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Sweet Pea Book Other / BooksAn inspiring and comprehensive guide, The Sweet Pea Book is for anyone interested in growing these most exquisite of fragrant flowers and using them in the garden. It covers the colorful history of the sweet pea, provides detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation, offers ideas for using … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:29:16 (15113 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Rock Gardening Other / BooksRock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style Rock gardening —the art of growing alpines and other miniature plants in the company of rocks in order to recreate the look of a rugged mountaintop—has been surging in popularity. Time and space constraints, chronic drought in the American West, and a trend … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2017 17:36:59 (19169 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Protea Book Other / BooksA Guide to Cultivated Proteaceae | This spectacular guidebook details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes, not just the single genus Protea. The author s expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and photographs … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:57:31 (11639 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Camellias Other / BooksA Practical Gardening Guide (Practical Gardening Guides) | This highly illustrated, practical guide surveys the important species of the genus Camellia, as well as the numerous cultivars raised around the world. Comprehensive information and suggestions are given for selecting and cultivating these popular … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:38:49 (12247 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangeas for American Gardens Other / BooksThe sheer number of choices among Hydrangea species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties can be overwhelming even for the most advanced gardeners. How to choose from among the hundreds of mopheads, climbers, lacecaps, and oakleafs, to name just a few? And how to care for hydrangeas in American gardens, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:30:26 (7435 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchid Grower's Companion Other / BooksCultivation, Propagation, and Varieties | Growing orchids is a hobby more than two millennia old, and from the beginning these beautiful flowers have enjoyed a constant and unparalleled cult status among enthusiasts. Orchid Grower s Companion explains in accessible detail the natural habitat of some … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:19:30 (14369 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Trees for the Small Garden Other / BooksMuch more than just another tree encyclopedia, Trees for the Small Garden is a careful selection of the 100 best trees for use in small temperate gardens. Each entry includes lavish photographs and clear information about growth rate, care requirements, and seasonal interest. An extensive, illustrated … Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:35:34 (14697 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Collector's Garden Other / BooksNow in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of America s most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can collect plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:16:27 (15534 readers) Match on Article's text | |