Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' - golden bell Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Viridissima species of Golden bell originates in China. Bronxensis is one of its few but truly fantastic varieties valued for very attractive semi-evergreen foliage and primrose yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring (April in zone 6). Leaves are soft green, glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, and heavily … Contributed by havlis 11.04. 2017 11:21:31 (13359 readers) Match on Article's text | |
A Gardener's Guide to Florida's Native Plants Other / Books Abundantly illustrated in full color, this guide provides detailed descriptions and methods of cultivation for 350 of Florida s most attractive and easily grown native plants, including ferns, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, aquatics, and epiphytes (air plants). … Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 21:09:22 (17448 readers) Match on Article's text | |
9240 EZ Reach Telescoping Pruning Stik Garden care / Garden Tools This pruner will tackle everything within 13 feet. Pruner features a 240 degree tilting cutting head with a cutting capacity of 1 1/4. Dual activated cutting and aluminum/fiberglass construction, insures sharpness and inhibits rusting. No rope PowerStrok … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:22:33 (21100 readers) Match on Title | |
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Tricolor' - holly osmanthus Plants / Evergreen Shrubs If you like the features of hollies such as toothed leaves, dense habit, and the fact that they are in leaf all year, you will love this plant: sometimes called false holly, osmanthus has rather dentate leaves than spiny, although touching it is not the best plan for Sunday afternoon. … Contributed by havlis 26.09. 2016 14:33:05 (19249 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Home Gardener's Bonsai Other / Books Home Gardener s Bonsai: Buying, Planting, Displaying, Improving and Caring for Bonsai (Specialist Guide) Home Gardener s Bonsai is the essential guide to the art and craft of growing bonsai in the garden or in the house. With topics ranging from watering and feeding to spirit and aesthetics, it provides … Contributed by amazon 26.09. 2016 14:11:54 (19186 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (42467 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Picea abies 'Wills Zwerg' - dwarf Norway spruce Plants / Conifers Another lovely piece for miniature lovers is this dwarf spruce. It grows slowly, compact and dense to it mature height of 3m only after a few decades. … Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 10:42:47 (32052 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Malus domestica 'Starking' - apple tree Plants / Fruit woods Starking is an apple variety with red-flushed or pure red skin. The fruit is sweet and aromatic. It ripens in October and matures stored in December. It can be stored by March. Pruning is needed for good cropping and if you wish to keep the tree compact. … Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 14:33:07 (55552 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Brya ebenus - Jamaica Rain Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees This is a tough, spiny tree with an erupting growth habit. New branches burst straight up as if ejected by a volcano, cascading onto the countryside below as they become longer and heavier. Mature height is 30 feet, but it s easy to keep under 15 with annual pruning. Flowers in times of high humidity, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:03:57 (26358 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 (14276 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - yew tree Plants / Conifers Lustrous dark green needles and red fruits make this yew a very attractive shrub, although quite common in moderate climate. “Hicksii” is a successful cross between the Irish yew tree and the regular yew tree. As a female plant, it produces red berries which are poisonous just like the whole plant. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2007 11:57:07 (81400 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Roses Other / Books Which roses grow best in a small garden? What companion plants complement a rose border? How do you modernize a rose garden? All these and more are answered in the new edition of Sunset s Roses. Everything for the novice or experienced rose devotee is here-the latest advice on shopping for roses, growing … Contributed by amazon 13.09. 2006 12:24:39 (22964 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Success with Clematis Other / Books Clematis rates among the most beautiful of climbing vines, but in the past its popularity suffered because it was considered hard to grow. Not any more. … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2006 18:55:44 (11623 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Roses for Dummies Other / Books American Beauty, Dublin Bay, Rocketeer, Betty Boop, High Noon, Pearly Gates with a distinctive name for each of hundreds of varieties, the array of roses that could adorn your garden is both dazzling and daunting. So which ones survive hardily on their own for weeks on end, and which ones wither and … Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2006 21:43:07 (11960 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Teucrium chamaedrys - Wall Germander Plants / Perennials Germanders offer a small, tight, shrub-like presence in the garden, with tiny, shiny, fragrant, evergreen leaves. Wall Germander has thrived for us as a wide, low (6 ) edging above a rock wall, looking beautiful every day of the year and drawing many questions during our guided garden walks. Delicate … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:03:39 (20707 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Landscaping With Fruit Other / Books Strawberry ground covers, blueberry hedges, grape arbors, and 39 other luscious fruits to make your yard an edible paradise Fruit trees, shrubs, and vines are true two-for-one plants. Many varieties are strikingly beautiful — well suited to doing double duty as delicious sources of sweet, organic fruit … Contributed by amazon 06.09. 2011 11:32:41 (28649 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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