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 (23464 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardeners Other / BooksChristopher Lloyd was one of the world s most outspoken and adventurous gardeners. In this, his last book, he offers his unique perspective on creating hot and steamy planting schemes wherever you garden. It features his most extravagant plantings in the famous borders and pot displays that delight and … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 12:00:03 (10812 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Iris ensata 'August Emperor' - Japanese Water Iris Plants / BulbsThe last of the Irises to bloom and, oh, what a finale! These large showy Irises put on a breath-taking display with exotic flowers and blue-green, sword-like foliage. The centre of attention in early summer! Royal purple flowers with handsome blue-toned edges and golden highlights. An elegant key-note … Contributed by amazon 23.05. 2007 08:08:20 (26086 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bletilla striata - Hyacinth Orchid Plants / PerennialsThe Lavender Japanese Hyacinth Orchid is the ideal orchid to grow in the home. Each flower is a wonder of nature. Produces 6 or more exotic miniature orchid like flowers resembling the lovely Cattleya Orchid. It grows about 10-12 inches tall and is very easy to grow on a sunny windowsill. … Contributed by amazon 12.02. 2008 10:34:41 (15974 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' - chitalpa Plants / Deciduous ShrubsNeed a tree flowering in summer, ideally with an exotic look? Then chitalpa is the best choice! This beautiful and hardy hybrid was created in 1964 in Uzbekistan. It is a cross between Desert Willow with rather exotic flowers and northern Catalpa. … Contributed by havlis 06.09. 2011 11:41:49 (33596 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot' - Parrot Tulip Plants / BulbsYellow creamy, soft yellow with bright red flames, inside golden yellow with blood red flames. Specially selected tulips for their unique beauty and characteristics. Parrot tulips with their exotic shape, color and design, are the largest and most spectacular of all tulips. They resemble their namesake, … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:19:20 (27233 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Buried Treasures Other / BooksFinding 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 (13833 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' - Bright Edge Adam's Needle Plants / PerennialsAn exotic-looking tuft of sword-shaped leaves, striped with yellow centers and green edges. Tall panicles hung with white bell-shaped flowers, sprout high above the plant in summer. … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 14:41:35 (27193 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Subtropical and Dry Climate Plants Other / BooksThe Definitive Practical Guide | Climate change, the need to conserve water, the desire for more exotic and dramatic plants-all of these are prompting gardeners to seek out interesting new plants that thrive in subtropical or dry climates and microclimates. This book offers expert guidance and sensible … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 19:03:54 (15135 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tricyrtis hirta 'Blue Wonder' - Toad Lily Plants / PerennialsToad Lilies are autumn flowering plants whose very exotic starry or bell-shaped flowers are borne on attractive arching stems. These occur in a wide range of forms usually spotted with a contrasting colour. Preferring a sheltered semi shaded site with adequate moisture they make ideal subjects for the … Contributed by amazon 18.05. 2007 20:59:04 (33698 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Eccremocarpus scaber - Glory Vine Plants / Climber PlantsThis exotic climber hails from South America. Rare and little-known specimen is sure to spice up your garden! Tubular flowers hang in clusters of orange, yellow and red shades for a spectacular display. Effective for covering problem areas, why not replace the view of thatt old shed with a tropical sensation? … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 11:44:58 (18735 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - dawn redwood Plants / ConifersDawn redwood is a rare deciduous conifer with bright green opposite needles that fade to coppery-golden in the autumn. It was believed to be extinct for centuries. Until first specimen were brought from China in 1941 and propagated throughout the world. This fast growing tree of pyramidal habit looks … Contributed by havlis 25.11. 2007 19:45:15 (86518 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Garden Natural History Other / BooksCollins New Naturalist | How does a garden differ from other habitats, both natural and semi-natural? Is it true that the modern home garden is largely a collection of hybrids between exotic species? These and other questions are answered in this guide to plant fertilizing, watering, pest and disease … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:51:26 (14025 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Landscaping With Tropical Plants Other / BooksSunset Series | Imagine the lush possibilities. In one volume with over 200 photographs, readers will discover how to grow an entire spectrum of exciting new plants in their home gardens. This book reveals the types of tropical plants that are right for your site, no matter what your climate. In addition, … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:52:52 (18769 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tree Ferns Other / BooksTree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:41:34 (10665 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Blechnum gibbum - Silver Lady Fern Plants / FernsSilver Lady Tree Fern (Blechnum brasiliense Silver Lady ) An exotic foliage plant that brings feathery greenery to a homes interior. Simply give this easy to grow fern moderate light, even moisture and minimal fertilizer and you will have a constant green companion. Dont over pot, this will keep its … Contributed by amazon 20.05. 2007 19:26:51 (38797 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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