Balcony & Container Plants (Compass Guides) Balcony & Container Plants
Garden lovers who have limited growing space can still embellish their surroundings with attractive flowers and greenery and this book shows them how. Plants that are especially suitable for growing in tubs, boxes, and hanging planters are profiled in alphabetical order and beautifully …
Amazon.com | 27.09. 2007
Bamboo for Gardens Bamboo for Gardens
Bamboos evoke an exotic atmosphere wherever they are used? unfortunately, they are too often kept out of our gardens for fear of their invasive qualities or lack of hardiness. In truth, these elegant grasses, encompassing both woody and herbaceous forms, can achieve dramatic yet restrained …
Amazon.com | 29.03. 2007
Bamboos & Grasses (Simple Steps) Bamboos & Grasses
Simple Steps | With all the latest horticultural tips and techniques to guarantee success, Bamboo & Grasses is designed to meet the requirements of today s small garden owners who want to enjoy gardening while making the most of their time and effort …
Amazon.com | 07.07. 2007
Begonias Begonias
Mike Stevens presents a complete and readable guide to one of the most popular flowering plant choices: begonias. The Begoniaceae has as many as 1,000 known and identified species plus countless hundreds of hybrids …
Amazon.com | 28.03. 2007
Begonias: Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History Begonias
Cultivation, Identification, and Natural History | Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home, and increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder these intriguing plants have …
Amazon.com | 07.04. 2007
Berkeley Rocks: Building with Nature Berkeley Rocks
Building with Nature | The Berkeley hills offer great natural beauty and sensitive landscape design that skillfully incorporates the architecture into the natural environment. In the early 20th century, architects inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement worked to integrate the hills …
Amazon.com | 18.10. 2007
Best Groundcovers and Vines for the Prairies Best Groundcovers and Vines for the Prairies
This is a long-needed reference book and it couldn t have come from a more knowledgeable and reliable source. Everyone involved in creating gardens in this climate should have this book in their collection. -Wendy Mackie, former Director of Assiniboine Park Conservatory in Winnipeg …
Amazon.com | 02.08. 2007
Beyond the Camellia Belt: Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias Beyond the Camellia Belt
Breeding, Propagating, and Growing Cold-Hardy Camellias | Gardeners seeking to adorn landscapes in more northerly climates with delicate camellia blossoms will learn how to in this comprehensive guide. Following a brief history of the genus Camellia and the breeding process which …
Amazon.com | 10.07. 2007
Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios: Plan, Build and Maintain (Black & Decker Complete Guide) Black & Decker Complete Guide to Patios
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 …
Amazon.com | 02.10. 2007
Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives
Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries …
Amazon.com | 07.06. 2008
Blueprints for Harmonious Gardens Blueprints for Harmonious Gardens
What makes a garden special? Focal points that attract the eye turn each area into a habitat of graceful beauty, and make a strong first impression. Using dozens of inspiring photographs, plus detailed drawings that provide a map of all the elements, horticulturist Tara Dillard reveals …
Amazon.com | 06.07. 2007
Bonsai Master Class Bonsai Master Class
Join the contemporary artists around the world who are refining and developing the ancient art of bonsai. Find out about state-of-the-art tools invented by Ken Moore. See how Rob Clausen uses latex and fiberglass to create dramatic groupings of trees on a rock base. Explore the breakthrough …
Amazon.com | 26.04. 2007
Bonsai Tree Care Bonsai Tree Care
Bonsai Tree Care: What You May Not Know About Bonsai Trees Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from …
Amazon.com | 16.09. 2016
Bonsai with Japanese Maples Bonsai with Japanese Maples
With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural …
Amazon.com | 29.03. 2007
Botanical Latin Botanical Latin
Botanical Latin is accepted by horticulturists and botanists everywhere as the medium for naming new plants, and botanical research is almost impossible without reference to the vast number of first descriptions in Latin — much information is available in no other language. For …
Amazon.com | 06.04. 2007
Botanical Riches: The Story of Botanical Exploration Botanical Riches
The Story of Botanical Exploration | This pictorial history of plant cultivation explores the systematic searches and scientific botanical discoveries that have been made in botany throughout the ages. Vividly showcasing the splendor and beauty of flora from around the globe, more …
Amazon.com | 14.09. 2007
Breadfruit Production Guide Breadfruit Production Guide
Breadfruit Production Guide: Recommended practices for growing, harvesting, and handling Despite increasing consumer demand and an imminent production surge in breadfruit, a number of barriers must be overcome in order to increase the market availability, distribution, and commercial …
Amazon.com | 25.09. 2016
Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden
Bromeliads include several thousand species and a bewildering number of hybrids and cultivars. Remarkable for the diversity of their striking foliage and distinctive forms, many also produce brilliant inflorescences in glowing colors. They are highly desirable, low-maintenance indoor …
Amazon.com | 14.04. 2007
Brugmansia and Datura: Angel's Trumpets and Thorn Apples Brugmansia and Datura
Angel s Trumpets and Thorn Apples | Stately Angel s Trumpets -- Brugmansia -- are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years. Datura, sometimes called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell flowers …
Amazon.com | 07.05. 2007
Buddlejas (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) Buddlejas
Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide | This authoritative book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the popular and varied genus Buddleja. Buddlejas are wonderful garden plants whose tolerance of drought, many soil conditions, and common pests ensures them a place …
Amazon.com | 02.04. 2007