Flowers category: 871 books

'This book proves that growing roses is for EVERYONE!' -Pat Shanley, Vice President/President Elect American Rose Society ** 'Finally a rose book that has joy, pleasure, and gardening wisdom at its core.'** - Steve Hutton, President/CEO Star Roses and Plants/Conard-Pyle ** 'Anyone...

A Crash Course on How to Get Rid of Aphids Aphids, also known as plant lice and in Britain and the Commonwealth as greenflies, blackflies or whiteflies, (not to be confused with "jumping plant lice" or true whiteflies) are small sap sucking insects, and members of the superfamily Aphidoidea....

Quali sono le caratteristiche dei principali preparati erboristici? In che modo possiamo individuare rapidamente il prodotto adatto alle diverse esigenze e compiere una scelta consapevole? Come possiamo acquistare in erboristeria ciò di cui abbiamo davvero bisogno o imparare ad autoprodurci i preparati...

Growing and harvesting sunflowers can be a great way to introduce your kids to gardening while creating a tasty snack at the same time. Sunflowers (Helianthus Annus) are native to North America and grow from central Canada to northern Mexico. There are over 75 varieties of sunflower-from 2-foot tall...

Plant and cocktail lover C.L. Fornari shows how easy it is to create a garden atmosphere that sets the mood for private relaxation or festive occasions. With a wise and witty text, mood-setting plant lists, botanical drink recipes and luscious photographs, The Cocktail Hour Garden reveals the simple secrets to creating an evening pleasure garden.

Perennial Gardening in Texas presents its own unique challenges, especially with the state's wide variety of climate zones. This book focuses on individual plants—some 120 species—but also brings with it the expertise of a landscape architect in providing designs that will work both damp and water-scarce areas.

You don't have to compromise beauty for natural landscapes with ecological responsibility and sustainability. In master gardener Lynn Steiner's book Grow Native, you'll find guidance for planting stunning gardens using native species that support your local ecosystem. Organized in an easily accessible...

Weeds are wild plants that have survived in the face of centuries of hostility. Many gardeners who are unfamiliar with the versatility of weeds think of them as a nuisance. They can be good, bad, dangerous or beautiful. Above all, they are tough. This essential guide explores the virtues of good weeds,...

The Garden Interior is the beautiful and inspired story of how one great garden raised a family and of what goes on inside the heart and mind of a gardener. Against the backdrop of the story of one modern-day family growing up in a rambling old arts and crafts house with a gorgeous acre of lush, mature...

Do you have the desire to create a beautiful rose garden? Discover the simple secrets of growing beautiful roses. While each rose and rose garden is unique, every rose garden has a list of routine tasks that absolutely must get done. Through trial and error, Gary Emmett has found dozens of...

Il existe de nombreux spécimens d’orchidées qui imitent certains animaux, insectes ou objets du quotidien… Il y a des orchidées bourdons, singes, hérissons, ballerines... Elle dispose d’une large palette et la capacité phénoménale de l’orchidée de prendre des formes insolites. Parfois...

De la gran familia de las plantas purificantes hemos seleccionado 30 especies: Dracaena fragans, Chamaedora seifrizzi, Sanseveria trifasciata…, desvelan aquí sus secretos en unas fichas ilustradas que recogen informaciones y consejos de todo tipo. Este libro es una auténtica herramienta para el...

Written for gardeners by a gardener Gardener*‘s Guide to Blanket Flower* relates how to grow this beautiful perennial flower. From seed to division, learn how to propagate this wonderful perennial plant. Blanket Flower has many varieties available. You will find the most readily obtainable...

You've purchased, or been gifted, an orchid from your local grocery store and now you're wondering how in the world to care for it. No worries. In this step-by-step guide you'll discover everything you need to know to care for the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid. With full-color photographs, detailed...