Flowering Plant Families of the World Other / Books
This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. …
Flowering Plant Families of the World Other / BooksThis definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:45:27 (11513 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Trees for Gardens Other / BooksTrees for Gardens, Orchards, and Permaculture Are you wondering which productive trees to plant in your garden? Or are you planning a forest garden? Perhaps you are planting an orchard but want a greater diversity of useful trees than is typical? Or you’d like to know what unusual fruit trees you can … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2016 14:47:16 (13247 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower Plants / Climber PlantsBanana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:23:12 (24438 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangeas Other / BooksHydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. With many species native to North America and dozens of hardy hybrids developed over the years, there is an overwhelming range of plants to choose from. Here is practical, expert advice for the American gardener looking to add brilliant … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:26:54 (13867 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Waterlilies and Lotuses Other / BooksSpecies, 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 (14148 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Many uses for groundcovers (4) - Deciduous perennials Plants / PerennialsEpimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:38:55 (34041 readers) Match on Title | |
Arum italicum - lords and ladies Plants / PerennialsLords-and-ladies is an old favourite among tuberous plants. And as you can tell by the Latin name, it does not come from Bangladesh though it looks rather exotic. The arrow-shaped leaves are very attractive, marbled green with conspicuous creamy white or yellowish veins. They are popular for flower bouquets. … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 21:24:42 (93032 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 (14270 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants Other / BooksAnnuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts | Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants provides a combination of observations, expertise and master photographs. This new book is a resource that gardeners will use again and again for its thoroughness, accessibility and reliability. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:37:06 (14974 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Stone Primer Other / BooksStone brings a timeless elegance to interior and exterior design. Stone is both stylish and classic. It brings solid tradition to contemporary settings and adds a flair of minimalism to traditional surroundings. An elemental substance that brings beauty and permanence wherever it is used, stone is at … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:59:42 (8929 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Queen' - sage Plants / PerennialsSalvia is a large genus, containing about 900 species. In our climate mostly common (evergreen) sage is grown for culinary uses. Also, very popular are those of subtropical origin that are used here as annuals with long flowering season, especially in public areas. We concentrate on herbaceous perennials … Contributed by havlis 02.06. 2014 21:23:50 (34433 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchids to Know and Grow Other / BooksOrchids are easy to grow, but one doesn t grow orchids like a rose, a cactus, or an African violet; one grows an orchid like an orchid! This book debunks some of the hard-to-grow myths, gives cultural information, and does so in easy-to-understand language. --Robert J. Ferry, research associate, Marie … Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:05:34 (10926 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Covering Ground Other / BooksOpen sweeps of lawn are a large part of most home landscapes, but imagine turning those stretches of lawn into striking swathes of beautifully planted ground covers. Barbara W. Ellis explores hundreds of wonderful possibilities in her new guide, helping readers create eyecatching splashes of color and … Contributed by amazon 02.07. 2007 23:02:14 (11055 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Many uses for groundcovers (3) - Evergreen shrubs Plants / Evergreen ShrubsCotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper, Hedera helix, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humulis Cotoneaster dammeri Mooncreeper The distinctive characteristic of this evergreen Cotoneaster is its habit: it grows flatly against the ground to create a kind of sod. Its leaves are small, slightly lustrous, and bright … Contributed by pph 11.04. 2007 20:33:12 (44013 readers) Match on Title | |
The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses Other / BooksFrom 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 (13329 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Protea Other / BooksProtea: A Guide to Cultivated Species and Varieties The proteas (Proteaceae) are a large and ancient plant family of Gondwana origins with an impressive diversity of flower and form, and an intriguing distribution pattern throughout mainly the Southern Hemisphere. In his spectacular photography, Lewis … Contributed by amazon 12.10. 2016 11:11:55 (16808 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Evergreens For Every State Other / BooksEvergreens For Every State: How to Select and Grow Them Successfully in Your Locality The purpose of this book is twofold; it combines the necessary information for the successful growing of evergreens, together with suggestions for their uses in the planting scheme. The book opens with a discussion … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:10:36 (9232 readers) Match on Article's text | |