Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths Other / Books Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areas | Palms that grow in Canada? Bananas that overwinter in Michigan? How about southern crape myrtles that flower in Birmingham, England, instead of Birmingham, Alabama? Although the voice of authority — and nursery labels — might say, You can t grow those plants … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:33:14 (12933 readers) | |
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress Plants / Conifers Lemon Scented Goldcrest Cypress Tree (Cupressus macrocarpa Gold Crest ) makes an excellent indoor or outdoor tree. It is hardy in zones 7-9 or grow indoors in a cool and sunny window. Keep the tree evenly moist, not wet or dry. You can place the living tree almost anywhere for the holidays. It looks … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:50:09 (78590 readers) | |
The 5-Minute Gardener Other / Books How to Plan, Create, and Sustain a Low-Maintenance Garden | With a little preparation and a few minutes a day, new or experienced gardeners can have a colorful flower garden and a bounty of vegetables with this fun and handy manual. Readers interested in a successful flower garden learn how to choose … Contributed by amazon 03.07. 2007 10:01:26 (15167 readers) | |
Lotus corniculatus 'Golden Bird' - Bird's Foot Trefoil Plants / Perennials Dense silver threadlike foliage, cascading golden flowers. Can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. When planted in the ground, forms creeping mats in the garden or meadow. The buds are golden, and the seed pods are black. Best for trouble spots with poor soil. Blooms most of the summer. Color: Yellow … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:13:23 (17360 readers) | |
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Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' - Chinese Globe Flower Plants / Perennials Golden Queen Globe Flower - Trollius chinensis Golden Queen Family: Ranunculaceae Origin: The species is native to China and Russia. Deep golden yellow flowers. AGM WINNER! Does not like hot, humid conditions. Cut back fading foliage in mid-summer. The moist perennial border, wildflower garden or bog … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:19:53 (27188 readers) | |
Gardening with Clematis Other / Books Design and Cultivation | Clematis are among the more versatile and diverse plants for any garden; few flowers can fill so many garden niches, from specimen plants to dwarf perennials, or container selections to multistory vines. Wherever they are found, their blooms never fail to induce rapture and awe. … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:31:05 (10008 readers) | |
Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Zone: 4 to 8 Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:24:25 (22189 readers) | |
Acer ginnala - Amur Maple, Siberian Maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Large 5-lobed leaves start out green, turn flame orange and fiery red as the weather cools. Grows to 20 ft., trims to any size. Amur Maple resists both pests and disease. … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 10:36:31 (49335 readers) | |
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Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest Other / Books From Northern California to British Columbia | Although the climate of the Pacific Northwest can best be described as temperate, providing for a lengthy growing season, gardeners face the challenge of working in an environment that is dominated by salt, wind, and sand. Carla Albright discusses how to … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:32:26 (12040 readers) | |
Tradescantia 'Little White Doll' - Spiderwort Plants / Perennials Tradescantia Little White Doll | Family: Commelinaceae | Origin: Hybrid origin | Clear white flowers with feathery purplish anthers. Compact form with great foliage. Can be grown in full sun to part shade. Prefers good, moist soil. Nice in the border, wild gardens or for naturalizing. … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:19:21 (15471 readers) | |
Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii - Perennial Snapdragon Plants / Perennials This wonderful plant was originally found only in Spain and Portugal. Bright yellow 3 lobed flowers, with a hint of cream will brighten up any garden in the summer sun. Its candelabra shape and naturally branching habit makes it ideal for the middle of a border or large container. It blooms all summer … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:58:36 (54869 readers) | |
Clematis chiisanensis 'Korean Beauty' - Clematis Plants / Climber Plants Liven up your hanging basket, container plantings, or trellis this summer with this easy to grow Clematis. Flowering in only three months from sowing, you can use Korean Beauty almost anywhere, plus as a hardy perennial it will come back year after year. The nodding, rich yellow blooms are followed by … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:42:51 (33961 readers) | |
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Great Garden Companions Other / Books A Companion-Planting System for a Beautiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden: Discover the secrets of a naturally pest-proof vegetable garden with Great Garden Companions. Let master gardener Sally Jean Cunningham show you how to keep pests and diseases at bay with her unique companion-gardening system. … Contributed by amazon 31.03. 2007 20:16:21 (17978 readers) | |
Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic Other / Books Anyone can have a lawn even greener than their neighbors’ envy with this definitive guide to improving the attractiveness of grass from seed to sod, in all seasons. Jerry Baker’s proven tips, tricks, and tonics cover problems from mowing and mole damage to drought or downpour. Regular cabinet items … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 12:31:01 (13097 readers) | |
The Well-Designed Garden Other / Books With advice developed during his 40-year career as a master gardener, detailed, vivid photography, and annotated instructional sketches, John Brookes demonstrates how you can transform any garden into a Well-Designed Garden. AUTHOR BIO: One of the most widely regarded and consistently innovative voices … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:32:48 (11012 readers) | |
Cypripedium acaule - Stemless Lady's Slipper Plants / Perennials Pink Lady Slipper Orchids grow best in an acid soil, high in organic matter. However, in some areas they can be found growing in sandy soils. It is advisable to purchase a soil pH tester or kit to make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 5.0 before planting the pips. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:51:17 (17385 readers) | |
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