Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos
Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos

Author: Graham Stuart Thomas

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Published: 2004-03

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9780711223950

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This is a comprehensive and detailed survey of woody plants undertaken by one of the world's most knowledgeable plantsmen. Thousands of species, their hybrids and cultivars are described in a directory accompanied by practical advice covering planting, cultivation, pruning, propagation and pests, adorned with charming and relevant quotations from other sources. Graham Stuart Thomas discusses the history of shrubs in Britain, their introduction and use at different periods, as well as the value of shrubs in the garden today - for their individual beauty or as a structural part of mixed plantings. The expert information is always related to the interests of the gardener: characteristics such as size, evergreen or deciduous, colour of flower, scent, season of flowering, autumn colour, methods of propagation are all given in an ingenious Line of Facts for easy reference. Lively short descriptions of the characters of each plant help amateurs and professionals alike choose what to grow and what to avoid.

The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants
The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants

Author: James Cullen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-08-11

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 0521761603

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The definitive manual for the accurate identification of cultivated ornamental flowering plants, thoroughly updated to include the latest taxonomic knowledge.

The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs
The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs

Author: Roger Gossler

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0881929085

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For most homeowners, shrubs are an essential part of the yard or garden because they provide shade, flowers, and foliage from spring through fall. Unfortunately, the choices available at many garden centers tend to be predictable and often unsuited to the local climate and growing conditions. It doesn't have to be that way. The superior plants available today can transform ho-hum gardens into scenes of beauty and serenity. For decades, the Gossler family has tested, propagated, and sold the very best hardy shrubs from around the world. This book is a distillation of their expertise Ñ a guide to more than 350 of the most beautiful, versatile, and growable shrubs. Plant profiles describe the plant's main characteristics, give height and spread, and list the growing conditions needed to thrive.

Shrub Roses
Shrub Roses

Author: Marilyn Raff

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781555663810

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"Shrub Roses"-- Marilyn Raff introduces low maintenance roses for any garden situation, any lifestyle, and any climate to both the novice and expert gardener.

BIOH: Biographies in Ornamental Horticulture
BIOH: Biographies in Ornamental Horticulture

Author: Laurence C. Hatch

Publisher: Laurence Hatch Press

Published:

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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Hundreds of small biographical notes on leading develops of the modern landscape garden and ornamental plants in general, covering botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen, plantsmen, taxonomists, plant breeders, geneticists, landscape designers/architects, authors, educators, "guru" collectors, and special but ordinary folk who invented new, showy garden plants. Historical documents and high-resolution color images are provided to illustrate many of their finest plant creations.

Practical Bamboos
Practical Bamboos

Author: Paul Whittaker

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2010-10-12

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1604690569

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Practical Bamboos features the 50 best bamboos based on appearance and usefulness. A handy checklist allows readers to pick plants that are right for them at a glance. A section on using bamboo in the garden covers topics such as incorporating bamboos in the mixed border, using them to create Japanese-style or Mediterranean-style gardens, using them for hedges and edging, establishing them in containers, choosing the right ones for difficult places, and selecting the best plants for small gardens or waterside planting.