Collins Wildlife Gardener Other / Books This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics. The book begins by examining … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:33:03 (10580 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A Natural History of Ferns Other / Books A Natural History of Ferns is an entertaining and informative look at why ferns and their relatives are unique among plants. Ferns live in habitats from the tropics to polar latitudes, and unlike seed plants, which endow each seed with the resources to help their offspring, ferns reproduce by minute … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:27:23 (14459 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Nature of Plants Other / Books Habitats, Challenges, and Adaptations | There has always been interest in how animals live their lives --- it is easy for us to identify with them. But there are many remarkable stories about plants that deserve to be told. The Nature of Plants tells how plants adapt to the challenges of their habitats. … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:15:30 (11587 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bulbs for Garden Habitats Other / Books Where most bulbs books repeat the seasonal approach to bulb gardening by bloom time, assuming the usual fall ritual of mass planting bulbs by the bushel, this book advocates more careful study of natural habitats and cultural needs before planting. All gardeners have experienced the frustration of having … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:26:13 (13482 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Sedum Other / Books Cultivated Stonecrops | Sedums are sun-loving, drought-resistant, and mostly hardy. They are prized by rock gardeners and succulent enthusiasts for their color and interesting shapes. This definitive study by one of the world s authorities provides cultural information for more than 400 stonecrop species … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:12:30 (9233 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Natural Gardening in Small Spaces Other / Books With the growing recognition that a wisely and sensitively planted garden has a lot to offer to wildlife and the food web, more and more people are looking for ways to make their gardens environmentally friendly. However, gardeners have tended to assume that they need a lot of space to create habitats … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:58:53 (15860 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Planting the Natural Garden Other / Books Following on the success of Designing with Plants and Dream Plants for the Natural Garden, Piet Oudolf s landmark first book (co-authored by Henk Gerritsen), is now available in English. Thoroughly updated and revised, including several new chapters and many new photographs, it provides the definitive … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:20:19 (14392 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern Plants / Ferns This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively … Contributed by amazon 25.01. 2008 09:09:05 (23973 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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How to Create a Wildlife Garden Other / Books Complete instructions for designing and planting wildlife habitats, with over 40 practical projects, a directory of 70 wildlife species and 800 photographs | Most gardeners view themselves as nature lovers, with one of the most enjoyable aspects of creating and maintaining a garden lying in the feeling … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 13:19:54 (10502 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Orchids Across North America Other / Books A Botanical Travelogue | Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:16:37 (9215 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Garden Natural History Other / Books Collins 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 (13950 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cacti and Succulents Other / Books A Complete Guide to Species, Cultivation and Care | Readers will learn about more than 50 species of cacti and more than 10 families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in this complete guide to these captivating plants. Beautiful specimen plants … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:44:36 (11563 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Cacti and Succulents Other / Books An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation (Crowood Aviation S.) | An essential guide to cacti and other succulents, featuring 420 color photos and a wealth of information on the plants and their cultivation. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this guide is both an instructive … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:57:59 (18531 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Flora's Orchids Other / Books From the producers of the bestselling Flora (Timber Press, 2003) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts, with more than 1500 orchids described in detail. Genus entries give information on natural distribution, characteristics, and cultivation; species coverage includes a description and … Contributed by amazon 09.04. 2007 19:24:48 (11957 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Dwarf Campanulas: And Associated Genera Other / Books Campanulas have long been a gardeners favourite, their spectacular summer performance earning them a place in the herbaceous border year after year. Here their lesser-known relatives, the smaller dwarf campanulas, take centre stage. Everyone who grows campanulas will enjoy this book, finding uses for … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 18:47:40 (11271 readers) Match on Article's text | |
An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials Other / Books Finding an array of unique and diverse plants for shade might seem like a daunting task, with limited options available to the gardener. Shade perennial expert W. George Schmid dispels this perception in his new encyclopedia. This companionable reference provides information on more than 7000 species … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:35:54 (13313 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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