Helleborus orientalis 'Blue Lady' - Blue Lady Lenten Rose Plants / Perennials Stories about Lenten Roses are countless. In medieval times, it was considered a weapon against witches, madness and evil spirits. Lenten Roses deserve a place in every garden, not only because of their supposed power, but because they bloom for a long time, early in winter, when the weather is cool … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:17:26 (55920 readers) | |
Setup & Care of Garden Ponds Other / Books This functional book contains information on creating, stocking, and maintaining garden ponds of all sizes, and offers advice on issues like pond and plant maintenance, species selection, and health care. … Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 08:59:48 (15816 readers) | |
Buried Treasures Other / Books Finding and Growing the World s Choicest Bulbs | Take a few chapters from a John le Carré spy thriller, add a hefty dose of exotic travelogue, blend with one of the best books on bulb growing ever written, and you ve got Buried Treasures. Since launching his first international mail-order catalog in … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:12:15 (13789 readers) | |
Bletilla striata - hyacinth orchid Plants / Perennials How about a garden orchid? If you like unusual plants look at this princess from China. It is a hardy plant that can be planted outdoors down to USDA zone 5. Typically orchid-like flowers are magenta or lavender pink, 4-5 cm wide, borne at tips of 15-25 cm long stems. There can be 6-12 flowers on each … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:01:10 (52682 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Abies concolor - White Fir Plants / Conifers Grows to 40. Excellent for ornamental use and as a Christmas tree. Withstands heat and drought better than other firs. Large pyramidal tree with soft blue-green to silvery needles, 2-3 inches long. Easily cultivated. A citrus smell is present when the needle is broken. Older trees develop a dome-like … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:26:34 (30321 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Abies nordmanniana - Caucasican fir Plants / Conifers Do you also feel like we exaggerate a lot, saying how exquisite, gorgeous or stunning a plant is? Well, you’d better get used to it :-) We just cannot help ourselves when we see for instance this Caucasian fir. Its short needles densely cover the branches; they are deep green and very glossy, with … Contributed by havlis 26.10. 2007 10:22:53 (56994 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris 'Cantina' - Tall Bearded Iris Plants / Bulbs arge reddish-violet flushed with blue. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:41:57 (24828 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Wildlife Gardener's Guide Other / Books Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide) | If you can own only one book on attracting wildlife to your garden, this is it. Unlike other volumes, which offer only generalities like “reduce the size of your lawn,” this concise manual provides ten specific projects and countless tips for transforming … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2008 09:08:02 (13175 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Green Apples' - Green Apples Columbine Plants / Perennials The first green-flowered Aquilegia with clematis-like flower formation. The buds open a delightful lime-green shade, fade to sumptuous apple green before ageing to cream. Extremely easy to grow in andy soil in sun or dappled shade. Hardy in zones 3-8. Grows 24 inches high. … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:18:58 (34110 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Phalaenopsis Orchids Care Other / Books Phalaenopsis Orchids Care: 30 Most Important Things To Remember When Growing Phalaenopsis Orchids (Orchids Care, Gardening Techniques This book will show you the secrets of growing Phalaenopsis orchids succesfuly. … Contributed by amazon 08.09. 2016 14:47:54 (11387 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris 'Autumn Echo' - Tall Bearded Iris Plants / Bulbs Slightly ruffled orange, brown, and golden-yellow flower glows like an autumn harvest moon in borders and rock gardens. 34-36 tall. So remarkable, so sophisticated, so elegant! This bicolor beauty is definitely the upper crust of reblooming irises. #1 field-grown rhizomes. Deer tend to avoid. Iris germanica … Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:12:11 (21255 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Syringa reticulata - Japanese Tree Lilac Plants / Deciduous Trees The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. … Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:01:58 (33383 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Trees for Gardens Other / Books Trees 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 | |
Viburnum acerifolium - Maple-Leaf Viburnum, Possumhaw, Dockmackie Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This shrub attracts cardinals, crested fly-catchers, robins, gray-cheeked thrushes, cedar waxwings and more with red fruits that ripen to purple. Cream-colored lace-like bloom clusters appear in summer. Distinctive leaves turn red in fall. Great as a hedge or screen Grows 4-6 tall with a similar spread. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:24:37 (19884 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Perennial Combinations Other / Books Perennial combinations are the building blocks of beautiful, successful gardens. Choosing perennials that look great and grow well together is a skill that can take years to develop, but with this book, you re guaranteed to make perfect plant choices right from the start. In Perennial Combinations, expert … Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 20:12:18 (12830 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis ´Nelly Moser' - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Enormous flowers--8-9 inches across--cover the vines June through frost. Vivid colors make the blossoms look tropical, but clematis is tough and hardy--nearly carefree once established. Requires a support (something thin, like wire or chain link, will work best) and climbs 8-12 feet. Does best when planted … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 21:18:29 (47420 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Plantfinder's Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents Other / Books Like the other titles in this series, this handsome full-color book is accessible but provides sufficient depth and detail to satisfy more experienced cactus enthusiasts. It includes an extensive A–Z listing, with useful information on cultivation and propagation. … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 17:53:19 (10543 readers) Match on Article's text | |
