Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Black Mondo Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Each 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 1/4 wide foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years. For fast coverage, we plant on 8 centers. This easy-to-grow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations. Plant in part sun … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:55:53 (106335 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dioon edule - Cycad Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Mexican Cycas is a true living fossil, the name often applied to cycads because they have changed very little in the last 200 million years. Dioon edule is truly a handsome and distinctive specimen. And it is one of the most cold hardy cycads. Mature and established plants have been reported to tolerate … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:14:14 (23290 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Kyoto Gardens Other / Software, DVD Kyoto Gardens: A Virtual Stroll Through Zen Landscapes utilizes Apple Computer s QuickTime VR technology to walk through 24 of Kyoto s most renowned gardens. A seamless panorama of wood, sand, and stone lets users experience Japanese garden design and the world of Zen firsthand. Maps, slides, screensavers, … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 12:24:24 (18742 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland Other / Books The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world. It is at its most diverse in the tropics, where its exotic and colorful flowers are truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 56 species of wild orchids, some of which are rare or scarce, while others are surprisingly inconspicuous. … Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:02:21 (14112 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aroids Other / Books Plants of the Arum Family | Originally published in 1988 as the first truly comprehensive review of one of the largest and most popular plant families, Aroids was enthusiastically welcomed by botanists and horticulturists alike for its attention to scientific detail and delightful writing style. Now … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:49:43 (10192 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Lavender Other / Books The Grower s Guide | With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders have been prized by gardeners since ancient times. Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:47:58 (9016 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Vanilla planifolia - Vanilla Orchid Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Native almost to the tropics the range includes Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Northern South America. The genus vanilla produces the world s most popular spice, a climbing member of the orchid family, the vanilla orchid is both terrestial and epiphytic, it grows in soil and other plants sending … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 09:46:20 (20328 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tulipa 'Jaap Groot' - Single Late Tulip Plants / Bulbs Jaap Groot is the perfect choice for a soft-coloured theme. It sports buttery yellow petals accented with golden yellow flames. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:54:07 (24521 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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How to Plant a Garden Other / Books How to Plant a Garden: Design tricks, ideas and planting schemes for year-round interest Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2016 10:03:13 (14421 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Camellias Other / Books The Gardener s Encyclopedia | For decades, large swathes of the United States and Europe believed camellias to be altogther too tender for garden use, their exquisite blooms in pure colors giving the impression that they were too rarified and delicate to tangle with. Today, few gardens are without their … Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:29:31 (8047 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cornus alternifolia 'Golden Shadows' - Pagoda Dogwood Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Cornus - Bush Dogwood ; Family: Cornaceae ; (Corn-us: Latin meaning horn, describes the toughness of the wood) ; Nearly Solid Gold Foliage Fragrant blooms and delectable berries add to the ornamental appeal Plant Patent 11,287. cv. W. Stackman. The most marvelously variegated Pagoda Dogwood of all, this … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 09:32:53 (33113 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios Other / Books Plan, Build and Maintain | Outdoor living made elegant Patios have been featured in landscapes for thousands of years, but never have they been more popular than now, as homeowners discover the elegance, long life, and easy maintenance of stone and decorative concrete surfaces. Today s homeowners can … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:33:25 (18094 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Quick & Easy Handmade Garden Furniture Other / Books With the right furnishings and accessories, your back yard and garden will be the most enjoyable part of your home--a haven in which you can truly unwind, entertain, and, of course, cultivate your plants. Philip and Kate Haxell Have created a diverse range of garden furniture from a New England-x wooden … Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 08:57:14 (17280 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Armitage's Garden Annuals Other / Books A Color Encyclopedia | Horticulturists, students, and dedicated home gardeners will be familiar with Armitage s authority on this topic from his more technical Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials. That volume was singled out as a winner of the Choice Academic Book Award, the American … Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:26:19 (15483 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bulbs for Garden Habitats Other / Books Where most bulbs books repeat the seasonal approach to bulb gardening by bloom time, assuming the usual fall ritual of mass planting bulbs by the bushel, this book advocates more careful study of natural habitats and cultural needs before planting. All gardeners have experienced the frustration of having … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:26:13 (13771 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Waterlilies and Lotuses Other / Books Species, Cultivars, and New Hybrids | In this fully updated work, Perry Slocum describes nearly 500 species and cultivars of the crowning jewels of water gardens, the waterlilies and lotuses. This book includes more than 130 of the best new hybrids introduced since the landmark Water Gardening: Water … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 12:05:32 (14455 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Western Garden Book Other / Books Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the bible of Western gardening. With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it s THE essential book for gardeners … Contributed by amazon 27.02. 2007 16:35:45 (19515 readers) Match on Article's text | |
