The Gardens and Parks at Hampton Court Palace Other / Books This book explores the history of the Hampton Court Palace landscape. Among the many themes it addresses are the role and impact of patrons, designers and estate workers; planting and horticultural techniques; statuary, fountains and other garden ornaments; and maintenance and conservation. … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:09:24 (10969 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 (14141 readers) Match on Article's text | |
William Robinson Other / Books The Wild Gardener | Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll, William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out the rigid Victorian style and ushering in a more relaxed look that used native plants. Here, Richard Bisgrove … Contributed by amazon 04.08. 2008 11:57:58 (22336 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Chemistry in the Garden Other / Books The aim of this book is to describe some aspects of the chemistry and chemical ecology which are found in the garden. In the garden there are numerous interactions between plants, the soil and with other organisms in which chemistry plays a central mediating role. The discussion concerns several of the … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:57:03 (9304 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Environmental Horticulture Other / Books Environmental Horticulture: Science and Management of Green Landscapes (Modular Texts Series) Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic … Contributed by amazon 21.03. 2016 16:17:55 (14547 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Perennials Other / Books A Gardener s Reference. Perennials play a central role in today s gardens. Choosing specific plants, however, can be daunting. Is this plant hardy in my area? How big does it get? When does it bloom? Perennials: A Gardener s Reference answers these and many other questions for more than 2,700 species … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 10:25:06 (9663 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13450 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 (14576 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Seedheads in the Garden Other / Books Seedheads bring impact to late summer borders and linger to provide interest well into autumn and winter. They look dramatic set against a backdrop of fading flowers, associate well with grasses and native plants, and are key components of the naturalistic garden in which every phase of a plant is enjoyed … Contributed by amazon 02.04. 2007 10:23:33 (10295 readers) Match on Article's text | |
How to Plant a Garden Other / Books How to Plant a Garden: Design tricks, ideas and planting schemes for year-round interest Confused by the bewildering range of plants on offer at your local garden centre? How do you choose, use and create beautiful planting schemes like the professionals? … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2016 10:03:13 (14084 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Conservatory Style: Garden Rooms, Glasshouses, and Sunrooms Other / Books Born out of the heritage of structures first imagined by and constructed for the British aristocracy, the contemporary conservatory represents the ultimate in traditional elegance married to informal comfort. With or without plants and flowers, they come in every conceivable size and shape-square, oblong, … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:37:16 (15532 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Turfgrass Management Other / Books Rich with illustrations, Turfgrass Management, 8e is regarded for its thorough coverage of turfgrass science and technology. While covering the important features of turfgrass systems, interactions, and management, this book attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of turf and establish the role of cultural … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 14:44:34 (12620 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses Other / Books This encyclopedia by a distinguished American horticulturist is the most authoritative and best-illustrated reference ever published on ornamental grasses. Rick Darke has been studying and photographing grasses in gardens and native landscapes around the world for more than 20 years, and this book includes … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 12:08:32 (13388 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology Other / Books A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:48:51 (15975 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Iris 'Napoleone' - bearded iris Plants / Bulbs Napoleone is an outstanding bearded iris variety with extraordinary large flowers. They are velvet-like, deep purple red, with golden brown shades towards the throat. The beard is yellow at the top and burgundy red at the bottom. Sword-like leaves are deciduous, pale green. Flowering stalks are sturdy, … Contributed by havlis 29.05. 2016 10:07:02 (13966 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Hibiscus moscheutos 'Adéla' - swamp mallow, hardy hibiscus Plants / Perennials Swamp mallow has been a sought after plant over the past couple of years and its popularity is rising as new varieties keep coming in the market. … Contributed by havlis 24.08. 2016 22:48:52 (8819 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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