Download or read book Encyclopedia of Border Plants written by Hanneke Van Dijk and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Dirr s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs written by Michael A. Dirr and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is the most comprehensive visual reference to more than 3700 species and cultivars. From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care. Color photographs show each tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Northwest Native Plants for Gardens and Landscapes written by Kathleen A. Robson and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illustrated throughout with nearly 600 color photographs and original pen-and-ink drawings, the book is smartly separated by plant type into five encyclopedic sections. Detailed descriptions include temperature hardiness zones, flowering and fruit-ripening times, and recommendations for cultivation (light, soil, moisture, drainage) and siting, from streambanks to parking strips. Propagation methods and the native habitat and range are provided for each species; discursive notes on subspecies and related plants round out each entry. A series of lists suggesting natives for particular garden situations or themes - arid or sodden; hedgerows and meadows; hummingbird and rock gardens concludes the book."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Dirr s Hardy Trees and Shrubs written by and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1997 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling encyclopedia, illustrated with brilliant photographs, describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing both habit and details of more than 500 species, and including some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information is supplied for each plant, as well as Dirr's perceptive comments and opinions.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates written by Will Giles and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2007 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With more than 1500 species and cultivars described, the Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates covers many plant groups, including aroids, bananas, gingers, bromeliads, cacti, yuccas, ferns and palms. Detailed cultivation advice enables gardeners of all levels to make informed choices from an expansive plant palette." --NHBS Environment Bookstore.
Download or read book Rodale s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials written by Ellen Phillips and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It makes generous use of photographs, illustrations, charts, & special boxed segments to help pull the various concepts together.... It will be a useful volume in public libraries."-Booklist
Download or read book Flowers by Color written by Mary Moody and published by BDD Promotional Books Company. This book was released on 1990-03 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Armitage s Garden Annuals written by Allan M. Armitage and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A color encyclopedia of garden annuals.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Border Plants written by Hanneke van Dijk and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dirr s Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates written by Michael A. Dirr and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irises written by Claire Austin and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Border Plants written by Hanneke van Dijk and published by Booksales. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia, arranged alphabetically, presents information on perennials, annuals, biennials, and shrubs suited for garden borders.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Trees and Shrubs written by Nico Vermeulen and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to identifying trees and shrubs, selecting the right ones for the garden, and keeping them healthy.
Download or read book Variegated Plants written by Susan Conder and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2001 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their fascinating marbling and mottling, veinings, splashes and contrasting edges, variegated plants contribute uniquely to the creative gardeners palette. This book describes 700 such plants, including annuals, perennials, grasses, climbers, trees and shrubs, together with specific advice on cultivation and propagation. The superb photographs were commissioned specially for this book from the noted garden photographer, Andrew Lawson.--COVER.
Download or read book The Well designed Mixed Garden written by Tracy DiSabato-Aust and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers mixed garden design concepts, exploring color, texture, form, principles, and maintenance.
Download or read book Designing Borders for Sun and Shade written by Robert Hyland and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boon for even the most artistically challenged, this book shows how to design dazzling flower borders that include beautiful shrubs, grasses, bulbs, and annuals - not just high-maintenance herbaceous perennials. Garden writer, nurseryman, and designer Bob Hyland, who has gardened on both coasts and in between, describes how you can create a gorgeous border in sun or shad and offers design styles and plant suggestions suited to North America's many diverse regions and climates.--COVER.
Download or read book The Gardener s Botanical written by Ross Bayton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 1113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to botanical Latin Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. The Gardener's Botanical contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names—from abbreviatus ("shortened") to zonatus ("with bands")—along with more than 350 color illustrations. Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. The Gardener's Botanical is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.
