Belamcanda chinensis - Leopard Lily Plants / Perennials An unusual perennial for the warm sunny border with sword-like rich green leaves and clusters of delightfully speckled flowers, for the first time offered in a wide range of colors. In autumn the seed pods burst to reveal clusters of black seeds like blackberries. Will flower in its first summer from … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:15:47 (16053 readers) | |
The Art of South Florida Gardening Other / Books South Florida residents know that gardening advice for the rest of the country just doesn t apply here. South Florida is unique, and this book is uniquely intended for south Florida gardeners, who have depended on its advice since the first edition came out over a decade ago. Now updated with more helpful … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:37:16 (16439 readers) | |
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - English Lavender Plants / Perennials Munstead Lavender is early blooming and fragrant. The plants are compact. Grows 12-18 inches high. Plant 18 inches apart. Hardy in zones 5-9. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:43:50 (40257 readers) | |
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady' - English Lavender Plants / Perennials Lavender is a perennial evergreen shrub with narrow, silver, needlelike leaves on bushy plant up to 10 inches tall. The lavender-blue flowers appear in summer and stretch up about 6 inches higher. … Contributed by amazon 14.06. 2007 09:05:01 (19986 readers) | |
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Understanding Orchids Other / Books Orchids are the largest family of plants in the world. With 30,000 known species, you could acquire a different orchid every day for eighty years and still not grow them all. Back in the realm of reality, readers of this beautiful book can quickly and easily find the orchids that are right for them -- … Contributed by amazon 30.03. 2007 11:16:14 (11976 readers) | |
Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 (36410 readers) | |
Gardens of the Spirit 2008 Calendar Other / Books Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:01:34 (10325 readers) | |
Outside the Not So Big House Other / Books Creating the Landscape of Home | In this groundbreaking book, noted landscape designer and award-winning writer Julie Moir Messervy and bestselling author Sarah Susanka reveal how to bring house and garden into perfect harmony. After all, who doesn t yearn for a landscape that is as well designed as … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:13:30 (13953 readers) | |
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Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac (Month-by-Month Guide) Other / Books Think of Doug Welsh s Texas Garden Almanac as a giant monthly calendar for the entire state--a practical, information-packed, month-by-month guide for gardeners and yardeners. This book provides everything you need to know about flowers and garden design; trees, shrubs, and vines; lawns; vegetable, herb, … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2008 08:36:33 (20205 readers) | |
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem Plants / Grass, Grasses The Grass Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as Sagegrass or Beard grass. It can reach up to 3-4 and has a blueish hue to the leaves. The leaves turn a rich orangy wheat color in fall. … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:03:39 (18403 readers) | |
Gardening With Kids Other / Books Children find gardening fun and fascinatingwatching a bean sprout or a pumpkin grow bigger every day can seem like a miracle, as well as a huge achievement. And gardening can help kids connect to and understand more about nature, the seasons, and the food we eat. In Gardening with Kids, Catherine Woram … Contributed by amazon 21.02. 2008 09:02:42 (14172 readers) | |
Down to Earth With Helen Dillon Other / Books In this book Helen Dillon encapsulates, in her inimitable witty and accessible style, her lifetime of gardening know-how, deep love of plants and assured sense of design. Here is illumination for every gardener—from the beginner wondering why nothing will grow in the garden of the new house to the … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 12:02:13 (11580 readers) | |
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The Plant Doctor Other / Books A Practical Guide to Having a Healthy Garden | Every spring, plant lovers around the world are faced with life-or-death questions such as: Will it be petunias or pansies? Marigolds or morning glories? Do I dare plant azaleas in the shade? Although most of us still rely on friends or dumb luck to figure … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:50:09 (15973 readers) | |
The Perennial Matchmaker Other / Books The Perennial Matchmaker: Create Amazing Combinations with Your Favorite Perennials Want foolproof ideas for pairing favorite perennials with an array of harmonious plant partners but don’t know where to start? Plantswoman Nancy J. Ondra helps you to jump-start your perennial garden with her one-plant-at-a-time … Contributed by amazon 04.09. 2016 11:39:16 (13965 readers) | |
Stachys byzantina - Lamb's Ear Plants / Perennials Lamb s ears grows 6 inches tall with furry, oval leaves that look like their namesake. In spring, the plants send up furry silver stalks of pink flower spikes to about 2 feet high. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:33:01 (16492 readers) | |
The Dendrobiums Other / Books At long last, here is a complete and exhaustive account of the genus Dendrobium. Among the most prized and popularly cultivated orchids, dendrobiums delight gardeners and orchid lovers alike with the sheer beauty of their delicate flowers and slender form. Now, those interested in learning all there … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:47:55 (10811 readers) | |
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Gardening Indoors Other / Books If you own only one book on indoor gardening with lights, this is the book. The New Revised Gardening Indoors sets the standard for indoor gardening all over the world. This bestseller has been in print since 1986 and sold thousands and thousands of copies. Indoor gardeners find everything they could … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:45:30 (12450 readers) | |
