Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Dorée' - plum tree Plants / Fruit woods Reine Claude Dorée is a French variety of sweet plum with large, round fruit of green to greeny-yellow fruit of delicious, sweet and juicy taste. It ripens at the end of August. … Contributed by havlis 08.03. 2008 10:54:27 (42282 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Orchid Growing Other / Books In the world of exotic plants, orchids hold a reputation as the divas of the floral species. They are mostly considered as fussy, difficult to grow plants and, on top of everything, very expensive. However, there are several types of orchids that you can easily grow in your own garden or windowsill. … Contributed by amazon 21.11. 2016 10:51:18 (13797 readers) Match on Article's text | |
In the Company of Stone Other / Books “Finding stone, choosing it, and letting go of it are the three things a waller does. I’d miss any one of them too much if I asked someone else to do them for me. I may work by myself, but I’m not alone. I’m in the company of stone.” … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 21:03:09 (11404 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Jasminum officinale - Poet's Jasmine Plants / Climber Plants Light: Bright light with some direct sunlight each day in eastern or western exposure. Watering: Keep soil moist as Jasmine can easily wilt. When growth slows in winter, hold back on watering a bit more. Temperature: Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blooms best with a cool night temperature. … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 12:16:17 (20349 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' - japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Bloodgood is an extremely commercially successful variety with deep burgundy leaves. They have 7 lobes and hold the colour reliably. The leaves turn bright scarlet red in the autumn. The bark is blackish-red. … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 11:58:25 (38106 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit Plants / Climber Plants The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:38:59 (32231 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Annuals, Perennials, & Bulbs Other / Books Stunning flower gardens that bloom through the seasons depend on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. In this book, Anne Halpin shows you how to grow these plants and gives foolproof design techniques for any landscape. The extensive section on using color in the garden can guide … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 19:54:53 (17706 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Coreopsis 'Ruby Port' - ticksead, thread-leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:03:46 (12868 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Nepenthes ventricosa - Nepenthes Plants / Houseplants One of the best and easiest species to start with, this plant produces pink/red traps with a narrow waist and is exceptionally easy to grow. Distribution: Philippines. Nepenthes are commonly known as pitcher plants or monkey cups as the tips of some leaves form jug like structures which hold a digestive … Contributed by amazon 07.02. 2008 12:25:04 (32035 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Rose's Kiss Other / Books A Natural History Of Flowers | Flowers bring joy and beauty to our lives, from the smallest patch of daisies outside our window to the elaborate floral decorations on display at weddings, banquets, and funerals. As well as offering aesthetic benefits, they teach us much about how the world works-each … Contributed by amazon 25.04. 2007 21:47:09 (16104 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 09:45:08 (48419 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangea arborescens 'Bella anna' - sevenbark, smooth hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Bella Anna™ is another successful introduction of sevenbark with pink flowers. It was bred by the famous botanist Michael Dirr in 2008 and patented in 2010 under PP21,227. Compared to the previously introduced variety Invincibelle Spirit this one has a tone deeper pink flowers. It became a part of … Contributed by havlis 03.04. 2016 13:58:20 (21718 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Designing with Plants Other / Books When your new gardening bible comes with chapters entitled Birth, Life, and Death, you know you re in trouble. But be brave, turn to those chapters, and in some very practical little essays on planting, you ll uncover the very down-to-earth principle from which Piet Oudolf s radical reinvention of gardening … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:37:21 (12281 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' - weeping copper beach Plants / Deciduous Trees Beech is a reliable and hardy tree of our climate. On the market today there are many wild forms and hybridized varieties as well as selections that can satisfy the taste of almost everyone. They can offer various colours of foliage, and sizes from dwarf to extra large. Just a note about its Latin name: … Contributed by havlis 03.12. 2016 12:11:03 (20617 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Steps to rose gardening success Plants / Roses Rose gardening has its own special mystique. Few perennials or flowering shrubs give you so many wonderful blooms soon after planting or have as long a period of bloom. And, best of all, hardy roses will come back year after year. Gardeners the world over are smitten by the allure of roses, but many … Contributed by flower-gardening-m-e 25.09. 2006 08:55:14 (20745 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Black & Decker 19-Inch 5 HP Cordless Rear Bag Mower CMM1000 Garden care / Garden Mechanization While mowing the lawn may never be considered a recreational activity, this rear bag mower from Black & Decker makes the chore as close to fun as it will ever get. With its 24-volt battery, which delivers 5-horsepower gas equivalent at peak torque, this cordless electric mower represents the top … Contributed by amazon 25.03. 2007 19:34:24 (25318 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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