Grounds for Improvement Other / Books Grounds for Improvement helps homeowners solve those landscaping problems and make over their outdoor space in style. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, hosts of DIY Network’s Grounds for Improvement, teach techniques ranging from basic landscaping to intricate hardscaping. They demonstrate how to lay sod, … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 12:25:59 (12767 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Picea abies 'Acrocona' - Acrocona Norway Spruce Plants / ConifersAcrocona is a delightful small evergreen conifer for lovers of special and interesting small trees. A broad pyramid attracting attention with its special feature - the blood red extra large cones on the terminals of many branches. These emerge upright, bright red-purple, then droop downward as they turn … Contributed by abies 26.10. 2007 11:13:33 (17610 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Magnolia 'Athene' - magnolia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Athene is a large-flowered magnolia hybrid, a cross between magnolia „Mark Jury“ and magnolia x soulangeana „Lennei Alba“. The flowers have almost white petals with deep red or purple red shades at the bottom. They are very fragrant and reach 25-30 cm across when fully opened. It is an early … Contributed by havlis 21.03. 2015 20:37:30 (37265 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Other / Books The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2006 09:26:20 (27428 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Pimenta dioica - allspice, pimento, Jamaica pepper Allspice Plants / Deciduous Shrubs (Pimenta dioica) also known as Jamaica Pepper or Pimento is a medium sized tree producing small purple berries that contain one or two large seeds that are the allspice of commerce. Leaves and bark also contain the allspice scent. … Contributed by amazon 26.06. 2007 12:50:19 (19635 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tropical Flowering Plants Other / Books A Guide to Identification and Cultivation | This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener s need for an accurate, practical guide with clear photographs. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy from the definitive text of Dr. Walter Judd, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:58:11 (16321 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aronia melanocarpa - black chokeberry Plants / Deciduous Trees Recently, less known fruit trees and shrubs are becoming more and more popular mainly thanks to their original taste as well as positive impact on our health. Black chokeberry is one of them. It is in the same rosaceae family as the service tree and its fruit is similar, too. The lustrous fruits are … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 16:51:14 (67619 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Well-Designed Mixed Garden Other / Books Building Beds and Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbs | The Well-Designed Mixed Garden is a design book with a difference. Written for gardeners who are passionate about plants of all kinds (hence the mixed garden of the title), it reflects decades of professional experience and … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:35:21 (15247 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' - black chokeberry Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Recently, less known fruit trees and shrubs are becoming more and more popular mainly thanks to their original taste as well as positive impact on our health. Black chokeberry is one of them. It is in the same rosaceae family as the service tree and its fruit is similar, too. The lustrous fruits are … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 21:19:05 (32407 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Growing Orchids in Your Garden Other / Books Wherever you live in the world, you can grow orchids in your garden. From lady s slippers in boreal forests to dendrobiums hanging from tropical palms, orchids provide color and elegance unmatched by any other garden flower. Although it may sound too good to be true, many orchids are actually low-maintenance … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:23:03 (11233 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Growing Plumerias in Hawaii Other / Books Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:23:47 (11642 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Solanum mammosum - Nipplefruit Plants / Portable Plants Solanum mammosum is commonly known as nipplefruit, titty fruit, cow s udder, or, ambiguously, Apple of Sodom. It is an annual or tender perennial plant in the Solanaceae family, part of the Solanum or nightshade genus, and a relative of the tomato and potato. This poisonous fruit is native to South America, … Contributed by garden-en 17.09. 2016 18:18:04 (30790 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Tillandsia ionantha - Bonsai Topiary Airplant Tree Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. Tillandsias are a group of epiphytic plants that are native to South and Central America. These plants grow without soil in the … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:46:53 (28046 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Grafting and Budding Other / Books Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals (Landlinks Press) Covers all methods for grafting and budding Gives detailed step-by-step instructions Clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawings … Contributed by amazon 19.09. 2016 18:11:07 (16195 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lilium 'First Crown' - lily Plants / Bulbs Lilies are not just beautiful cut flowers. In perennial beds same as carefully planted among shrubs or trees they will dazzle with bright colours, shapes, and sizes of their blooms. And be sure we select the grandest of the great ones only! … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:44:45 (41977 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (16131 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Authentic Japanese Gardens Other / Books This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:17:01 (12124 readers) Match on Article's text | |
