Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' - Blue Jewel Hepatica Plants / Perennials Hepatica transsilvanica Blue Jewel Origin: The species is native to Romania. Masses of starry deep-blue flowers provide rich decoration in early spring over evergreen, mats of leathery, deep-green, tri-lobed foliage. This selection has larger flowers than the species and a very good color. Can be grown … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:12:12 (37435 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lagerstroemia indica 'Little Chief' - crape myrtle Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lagerstroemia indica Little Chief ; Common Names: crape myrtle, crepe myrtle; Family: Lythraceae (loosestrife Family); The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. If you do not have room inside or the location for a normal … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:27:15 (30892 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Pruning Book Other / Books It is unlikely that the basics of pruning have ever before been assembled so thoroughly or comprehensively than in Lee Reich s The Pruning Book. With clear prose and generous diagrams and photographs, he takes the angst out of pruning for the beginning or experienced gardener. Included are all the basics … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:42:17 (15857 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 09:45:08 (48440 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Impatient Gardener Other / Books Do you wonder why your lawn is brown? Do you love flowers, but think you can t afford to grow them? Do you think producing your own vegetables would take a miracle? Well stop worrying! Jerry Baker, America s master gardener, understands all your hopes dreams and fears about your garden. And in the pages … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:57:50 (15486 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Landscaping With Fruit Other / Books 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 (28503 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Malus 'Evereste' PERPETU® - crab apple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Malus Perpetu® is another crab apple. This variety offers snow-white flowers, very similar to those you can see on apple trees. They open from pink buds and their number is very high every year. Deciduous leaves are green, ovate, mid-sized. The best attraction is the fruit – many tiny apples of vivid … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:20:36 (34758 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ceanothus Other / Books Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:57:39 (12386 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Serene Gardens Other / Books Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:44:34 (11933 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Totally Bonsai Other / Books A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs | Creating your own bonsai is simple, calming, and serene, and best of all, it lets you bring the outdoors inside, even if you don t have a lot of space. … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:31:20 (10872 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Conifers of California Other / Books Conifers of California is the first book entirely devoted to the state s native cone-bearing trees and shrubs. Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and field guide. Each species narrative is accompanied by a full-page color botanical illustration, photographs from the wild, detailed … Contributed by amazon 14.05. 2007 09:05:35 (13551 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bonsai Master Class Other / Books Join the contemporary artists around the world who are refining and developing the ancient art of bonsai. Find out about state-of-the-art tools invented by Ken Moore. See how Rob Clausen uses latex and fiberglass to create dramatic groupings of trees on a rock base. Explore the breakthrough methods of … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:27:24 (12873 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Fiskars 15-Foot - Telescopic Pruning Saw Garden care / Garden Tools The Fiskars 15-foot telescopic palm saw is an ideal tool for pruning all types of trees. The fully-hardened stainless steel saw blade is 17-1/2-inches long, and has a triple grind design to cut on the pull and push strokes. The blade also has a bark stripper to minimize tree damage before the cut, and … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:36:52 (16755 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Gardening with Conifers Other / Books This is the complete guide to coniferous trees and shrubs that are available to the North American gardener. Stunning color photographs show conifers used in a variety of environments, from small gardens to magnificent estates. … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:00:34 (14201 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Treehouses Other / Books View From the Top | No longer just kid’s stuff, modern treehouses are often used as retreats ranging from simple playrooms to two-storied adventure complexes. Features detailed case studies, including information about the design, planning, and building processes. Photographs of interiors and exteriors … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:28:36 (16986 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lawnscapes Other / Books Mowing Patterns to Make Your Yard a Work of Art | Every year, Americans spend some $38 billion on lawn care. But you don t need to hire a crew of landscapers to have an attractive and eye-catching front yard all that s required is a lawnmower, a few inexpensive items from the hardware store, and a little … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:26:12 (10247 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Environmental Horticulture Other / Books Environmental Horticulture: Science and Management of Green Landscapes (Modular Texts Series) Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic … Contributed by amazon 21.03. 2016 16:17:55 (14583 readers) Match on Article's text | |
