Exotic Gardening Other / Books
An inspirational guide for all levels of gardeners to using lush, bold foliage, even in temperate climates …
Exotic Gardening Other / BooksAn inspirational guide for all levels of gardeners to using lush, bold foliage, even in temperate climates … Contributed by amazon 30.04. 2011 19:01:27 (23629 readers) | |
Dicentra 'Ivory Hearts' - Dwarf Bleeding Heart Plants / PerennialsIvory Hearts Bleeding Heart - Dicentra Ivory Hearts Family: Fumariaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. An exceptionally long-blooming hybrid with bunches of nallow, white, heart-shaped flowers over robust, finely-cut blue-green foliage. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 09:07:32 (49313 readers) | |
The Encyclopedia of Dahlias Other / BooksKnown for their bright colors and dramatic forms, dahlias are enjoying a surge of popularity in today s gardens. From pompons to waterlilies few flowers can boast such a variety of choices for every garden and gardener. In this delightful and profusely illustrated encyclopedia, noted hybridizer and nurseryman … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 12:07:28 (15403 readers) | |
Hydrangeas for American Gardens Other / BooksThe sheer number of choices among Hydrangea species, hybrids, and cultivated varieties can be overwhelming even for the most advanced gardeners. How to choose from among the hundreds of mopheads, climbers, lacecaps, and oakleafs, to name just a few? And how to care for hydrangeas in American gardens, … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:28:58 (6427 readers) | |
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Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem Plants / Grass, GrassesThe 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 (18284 readers) | |
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Red' - Hardy Hibiscus Plants / PerennialsHibiscus Disco Belle Red (Hibiscus moscheutos) | Pest-free and easy to grow in full sun! These Gorgeous 9-inch Blooms Can Take the Heat! Huge, parasol-shaped flowers completely cover the compact, bushy 2 1/2-foot plant! All summer long, enormous 9-inch red blooms cover these neat 2 1/2-foot plants! Disco … Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:19:26 (16155 readers) | |
The Collector's Garden Other / BooksNow in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of America s most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can collect plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:16:27 (15472 readers) | |
Floral Basics Other / BooksNo one who wants to explore the world of floristry can do without the basics. They are even more essential for those who want to experiment. This handy book contains eleven basic techniques that every florist just has to master. All of these techniques are explained by master florist and teacher Gudrun … Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 12:30:29 (9776 readers) | |
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Bromeliads for the Contemporary Garden Other / BooksBromeliads 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 plants, and in subtropical … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 11:52:18 (10749 readers) | |
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Mixed' - Hardy Hibiscus Plants / PerennialsPest-free and easy to grow in full sun! These Gorgeous 9-inch Blooms Can Take the Heat! Huge, parasol-shaped flowers completely cover the compact, bushy 2 -foot plant! All summer long, enormous 9-inch pink, red, rose, and white blooms cover these neat 2 -foot plants! Disco Belle is spectacular as a quick … Contributed by amazon 19.02. 2008 09:09:28 (18690 readers) | |
Dendrocalamus membranaceus - May Sang Bamboo Plants / Grass, GrassesA 50 tall clumping bamboo from Burma with straight culms. It develops 4 diameter canes that are bright green with green leaves. Can tolerate some cold to 34 F. It is ideally grown in full sun in warm zones with high humidity. A beautiful lowlands species noted for its very smooth straight erect lower … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:55:12 (24261 readers) | |
Ficus carica 'Bornholm´s Diamond' - fig tree Plants / Deciduous ShrubsAnother hardy fig that can grow and even fruit in our climate (zone 6) is called Bornholm’s Diamond (Bornholms Diamant). Its name and characteristics were derived from a Swedish variety called Bornholm bred on on island of the same name. This one is more tolerant of damp weather which makes it suitable … Contributed by havlis 04.08. 2008 11:48:19 (69650 readers) | |
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Tsuga canadensis 'Dwarf Upright' - Canadian Hemlock Plants / ConifersAA dwarf, upright variety of Canadian Hemlock. Small, dark green leaves on thin upright branches. Grows 4-6 inches a year. Plant was cultivar sold in the 1970 s by John Mitsch Nursery, Aurora, Oregon. … Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 07:53:10 (48458 readers) | |
The Authentic Garden Other / BooksFive Principles for Cultivating A Sense of Place| What makes a garden authentic? For American gardeners, this question can be vexing. Because America is a comparatively young nation, it hasn t had much time to develop an indigenous garden style. Gardeners have tended to turn to other national traditions—such … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:41:31 (13332 readers) | |
Designing and Planting Borders Other / BooksDesigning and Planting Borders Beds and borders provide the framework for a garden, but it can be a daunting task to design and plant them. … Contributed by amazon 04.10. 2016 16:29:47 (15204 readers) | |
Cyrtostachys renda - Lipstick Palm Plants / Tropical and Subtropical PlantsPopularly known as the sealing-wax palm or lipstick palm, this is one of the most colorful tropical palms. It is native to Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra where it grows in coastal peat swamps, sometimes reaching heights of over 15 feet. The crownshaft and petioles are brilliant scarlet (or orange in some … Contributed by amazon 02.11. 2007 13:16:54 (22216 readers) | |
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