Complete Hydrangeas Other / Books The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could not grow these brilliant bloomers, now have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:49:23 (10460 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 (13337 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Instant Container Gardens Other / Books Instant Container Gardens covers a revolutionary, new container garden system that will completely transform your garden. The basis for the system is a unique type of container that has holes in the sides that are large enough to accommodate mature plants. Planting through these holes, along with planting … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:40:12 (12473 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Designing the New Kitchen Garden Other / Books Most gardeners know how rewarding it is to harvest ripe, sun-warmed tomatoes or pungent herbs straight from the garden. But those pleasures can be multiplied a hundredfold by creating a garden that is not only productive, but also a beautiful, well-integrated part of the home landscape. … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:38:51 (16193 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Lilies Other / Books Beautiful, easy-to-grow cultivars. | For centuries, adventurous botanists risked their lives to gather exquisite specimens from remote, perilous locations. Fortunes were spent shipping the lilies back to royalty and collectors who treasured them. Lilies gained a reputation with gardeners for being difficult … Contributed by amazon 26.04. 2007 14:48:08 (8134 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Landscape Operation Other / Books Management, Methods, and Materials | An ideal guide for those just entering the landscaping field, or for those already in the business who wish to develop and strengthen their management skills, this functional book ties together the myriad facets of a landscape nursery operation by focusing on the … Contributed by amazon 25.04. 2007 22:09:30 (14848 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Art and the Gardener Other / Books In Art and the Gardener, Gordon Hayward s tenth book on garden design, he makes a radical departure from his earlier approaches in order to explore elements of visual language across two artistic disciplines-fine painting and garden design-in hopes that the remarkable crosscurrents will help reveal how … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 09:18:47 (27318 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 (14397 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches Plants / Perennials Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel : Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bear s Breeches, Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 10:40:58 (38208 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Living Systems Other / Books Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 12:00:46 (15081 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A Modern Garden Other / Books The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at The Museum of Modern Art | In the Fall of 2004, The Museum of Modern Art completed a major expansion and renovation of its famous midtown Manhattan building, doubling the Museum s size and introducing dynamic new galleries and public spaces. At the core … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 10:00:18 (17642 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Arum italicum - lords and ladies Plants / Perennials Lords-and-ladies is an old favourite among tuberous plants. And as you can tell by the Latin name, it does not come from Bangladesh though it looks rather exotic. The arrow-shaped leaves are very attractive, marbled green with conspicuous creamy white or yellowish veins. They are popular for flower bouquets. … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 21:24:42 (93056 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Dream Plants for the Natural Garden Other / Books Timber Press has previously published two critically acclaimed and bestselling books by Piet Oudolf, the influential Dutch landscape designer: Gardening with Grasses (with Michael King) and Designing with Plants (with Noël Kingsbury). This new collaboration with fellow Dutch plantsman Henk Gerritsen … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:46:41 (13269 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever and Ever Double Pink' Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This beautiful new introduction comes from a Japanese breeder and is very floriferous and long-blooming. Like the widely popular Endless Summer Hydrangea, Forever and Ever Double Pink blooms on both old and new wood and blooms repeatedly throughout the season. Double pink s unique multi-petalled flowers … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:21:50 (29826 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Heliopsis helianthoides - False Sunflower, Ox-Eye Plants / Perennials False Sunflower, also called oxeye, has 2 to 3 inch golden yellow flowers that are beautiful when used in floral arrangements. The plant grows 2 to 6 feet tall in light shade to full sun. It grows best in average, well-drained, moist garden soil. This hardy perennial tolerates drought but increases more … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:49:12 (23526 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Genus Arisaema Other / Books Arisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 09:50:35 (11668 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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