Author : Andy McIndoe
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 25,34 MB
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604694343
In The Creative Shrub Garden, author Andy McIndoe calls on his years of horticultural design experience to shine light on all of the innovative ways to stylishly work shrubs into your landscape. This is a new approach to planning your garden—by mood and style. Whether it’s an urban contemporary look, a cottage garden feel, or an uplifting an environment, The Creative Shrub Garden has a wealth of eye-catching combinations that bring new life to this classic plant.
Author : Andy McIndoe
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604697679
Shrubs are the perfect plant—they are low-maintenance, there is a variety for nearly every need, and they are widely available at garden centers and nurseries. In Shrubs, Andy McIndoe—one of the world’s foremost woody plant experts—offers the information and advice needed to pick the right shrub for every site and condition. With this handy guide, it’s easier than ever to decide which shrubs to add to your home garden. The book includes shrubs for challenging growing conditions, shrubs for restricted planting spaces, and shrubs chosen for their desirable characteristics, including hardiness in shade, difficult soil, and harsh conditions. Each plant profile includes complete growing information, color photographs, and recommended companion plants.
Author : Editors of Creative Homeowner
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,90 MB
Release : 2010-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781580115070
Recommends plans for your climate and soil conditions, and explains how plantings enhance your outdoor living spaces.
Author : Roger Gossler
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 17,83 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881929085
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.
Author : Tony Lord
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,85 MB
Release : 2010-09-06
Category : Companion planting
ISBN : 9781580115094
An illustratedcollection of more than 400of the best plant combinations for landscape summer color."
Author : Eric Jason
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,1 MB
Release : 2020-08-29
Category :
ISBN :
Get all the Inspiration and Information You Need to Transform Your Outdoor Space and Turn Your Landscaping Dreams into Reality! Are you new to gardening and landscape design? Maybe you are looking for new garden ideas? Or seeking a way to revive a tired flowerbed? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then this is the right guide for you as it provides the homeowners with all the practical information and step-by-step instructions you need to bring your garden designs to life. A good landscape design improves the curbside appeal and increases the resale value of your home. This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of garden design and how you can apply them to create a design of your own. From planning and choosing the right materials for your structure to planting and laying patios, arbors, walls, paths, etc. this guide is there for you throughout these processes. Inside the Landscaping for Beginners, you will find: A collection of inspiring tips, ideas for making your garden more beautiful and functional Expert advice to help you choose the perfect plant for any situation and the right materials for your design Tips on choosing the right garden style from the array of available options and understanding each garden style's unique features How to match and adjust elements from the different garden styles to create a design that's as unique as you are Practical factors to consider for creating a functional and attractive edible landscape design and much more! With inspirational photographs, Landscaping for Beginners is all you need to create and maintain your dream landscape! BUY NOW!
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 18,1 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 1616896175
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Karen Chapman
Publisher : St. Lynn's Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780985562229
Foliage comes in a mind-boggling variety of color, shape and growth habit. But which ones complement each other and work best for the many garden situations people have? Fine Foliage gives the home gardener 60+ examples of plant combinations that work for every purpose, whether in sun or shade, path or meadow, porch or poolside. Each plant combination is introduced with an on-site photograph and "Why This Works" text, accompanied by individual close-up photos and quick-tip info about care, site, soil, zone and season - a complete "recipe" that even a beginner gardener can follow. Fine Foliage brings elegant, expert design and style to the garden and patio. Full color photographs throughout. Includes an index. Fine Foliage was named one of Amazon's "Best of the Year" garden books for 2013. The Garden Writers Association has recognized Fine Foliage with a 2014 Silver Award of Achievement The Garden Writers Association has also recognized Fine Foliage with a 2014 Gold Award of Achievement
Author : David Squire
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607656574
This concise, easy-to-use book shows how to create productive gardens by selecting the perfect plant combinations. A comprehensive plant directory provides handy information on summer-flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs, small trees, climbers, water plants, bamboos, culinary herbs, fruits, vegetables and more.
Author : Fred D. Rauch
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780824820343
Carefully selected plants add color, character, and charm to a wide variety of outdoor settings, providing much enjoyment and increasing the value of your home. Plants for Tropical Landscapes will help you select and group plants to create a successful tropical garden tailored to your needs and tastes. Gardeners and landscapers will find this treasury of more than 500 common plants easy to use and one of the most comprehensive guides available today. Plants are organized by size (ground covers, low shrubs, medium shrubs, small trees) and are fully illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to aid in their identification. The book presents guidelines on plant characteristics, soil and water requirements, and suggested landscape use for each species. In addition, appendices list plants suitable for special uses (xeriscapes, windbreaks, night gardens) and sites (beach gardens, lanai, and houseplants).
