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The book is packed with everything from botanical basics su ... Read more

The book is packed with everything from botanical basics such as leaf types and arrangements to regional climatic data, soil types, a handy dictionary and descriptions of plant families. The bulk of the big book profiles individual plants and includes descriptions, assets and limitations in the landscape, cultural requirement and growth habits. Minimize

Amazon Butterflies Vertical Banner 202 Inch X 72 Inch. Our ... Read more

Amazon Butterflies Vertical Banner 202 Inch X 72 Inch. OurAmazon Butterflies Vertical Banner features multi color butterflies on a green background. You can personalized the Amazon Butterflies Vertical banner with your own wording. Dare to Compare! Prices as low as $14.99 Quick and Easy! Over 1,000 designs to choose from Exclusive, My PartyView 360 customizing tools...just click, customize online and buy Weather-resistant Vinyl Banners Printed on durable 10 oz white vinyl Features metal grommets for hanging 7 sizes available Banners will be printed exactly as shown. Please, take a few minutes to review your final selections and check your spelling. Attach N' Go Banners are not recommended for outdoor use or for application on windows. At ShindigZ we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our banners. We want you to be delighted with our printing and our expert service! If you aren't fully satisfied with your banner or if we introduce any errors, we will either reprint it or provide you with a full refund. This guarantee does not cover customer errors such as incorrect copy or poor image quality or resolution. Our customers are important to us and we want your banner to look terrific! Minimize

Gardeners and garden designers are having a love affair wit ... Read more

Gardeners and garden designers are having a love affair with agaves. It's easy to see why—they're low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and strikingly sculptural, with an astounding range of form and color. Many species are strikingly variegated, and some have contrasting ornamental spines on the edges of their leaves. Fabulous for container gardening or in-the-ground culture, they combine versatility with easy growability. In Agaves, plant expert Greg Starr profiles 75 species, with additional cultivars and hybrids, best suited to gardens and landscapes. Each plant entry includes a detailed description of the plant, along with its cultural requirements, including hardiness, sun exposure, water needs, soil requirements, and methods of propagation. Agaves can change dramatically as they age and this comprehensive guide includes photos showing each species from youth to maturity—a valuable feature unique to this book. Minimize

Amazon Butterflies Vertical Banner 180 Inch X 60 Inch. Our ... Read more

Amazon Butterflies Vertical Banner 180 Inch X 60 Inch. OurAmazon Butterflies Vertical Banner features multi color butterflies on a green background. You can personalized the Amazon Butterflies Vertical banner with your own wording. Dare to Compare! Prices as low as $14.99 Quick and Easy! Over 1,000 designs to choose from Exclusive, My PartyView 360 customizing tools...just click, customize online and buy Weather-resistant Vinyl Banners Printed on durable 10 oz white vinyl Features metal grommets for hanging 7 sizes available Banners will be printed exactly as shown. Please, take a few minutes to review your final selections and check your spelling. Attach N' Go Banners are not recommended for outdoor use or for application on windows. At ShindigZ we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our banners. We want you to be delighted with our printing and our expert service! If you aren't fully satisfied with your banner or if we introduce any errors, we will either reprint it or provide you with a full refund. This guarantee does not cover customer errors such as incorrect copy or poor image quality or resolution. Our customers are important to us and we want your banner to look terrific! Minimize

100 landscape architects offer their expertise on various f ... Read more

100 landscape architects offer their expertise on various facets of landscape architecture, not limited to just an extensive knowledge of the botanical aspects: choosing plants, trees, and shrubs that best thrive in a specific region; designs of patios, fences, rock beds, pavers, stone work, gazebos, pergolas, pool decks, and water features (fountains, waterfalls, pools, spas, and ponds with fish). This book offers real professional knowledge to those who are not necessarily born with a green thumb but show an interest in landscape with design, advice, and do-it-yourself landscape recommendations, all richly illustrated. Minimize

"In one volume this book seems to encompass all the plants ... Read more

"In one volume this book seems to encompass all the plants native and exotic grown in Florida. No small feat! . . . No other reference work that I know of covers the field as comprehensively as this."--Edward Golden, horticutural consultant and past president, Sarasota Orchid SocietyFrom Florida to California and on to Hawaii, gardeners who want a current, thorough, and user-friendly guide to the common indoor foliage and outdoor landscape plants for U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 8, 9, 10, and 11 will welcome this fully illustrated book. With precise line drawings for nearly 500 plant species, the work presents a description of cultivated ferns, cone-bearing plants, and flowering ornamental plants for warmer climates. It offers a description of the families, essential identifying features, and horticultural information for each plant, including origin, cold hardiness zones, propagation techniques, and soil, fertilizer, irrigation, and light requirements. The author also discusses identification features under clearly demarcated headings of growth habit, foliage, stem and bark, flower, and fruit. With a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly used in plant identification and a cross-referenced index of common and scientific names, readers will be able to find information with minimal effort. This book is intended for use by backyard gardeners and will be especially handy for newcomers to warm temperate and subtropical areas who seek a reliable resource for plant selection and care. In addition, it will be indispensable to garden clubs, volunteer Master Gardeners, nursery professionals, extension agents, and landscape architects. It also can serve as a plant identification text for students of environmental horticulture, forestry, and other plant science-related fields.Bijan Dehgan is professor of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida. He is internationally recognized for his taxonomic and horticultural research and major publications on the endangered sago palms (cycads) and the physic nuts (Jatropha). Minimize

The Deluxe Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for Land ... Read more

The Deluxe Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for Landscapes represents the latest advances in micro irrigation technology. You will find all the parts you need to irrigate your landscape. Everything in the box is guaranteed to be compatible with each other so you will never have to worry about compatibility issues as long as you use genuine Drip Depot components. This drip irrigation kit is ready to use right out of the box, all you need is a water source; typically a hose bib or hose end. Kit includes: * (30) 1 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (1) 100 feet - 1/4" dripline with 12" spacing * (1) 100 feet - Premium Grade 1/4" Polyethylene Microtubing - Black * (3) Medium Range (high flow) - Pressure Compensating Micro Sprinkler * (30) 2 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (3) 180 Degree Adjustable Flow Spray Jet on Spike * (30) .5 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (1) Hose Thread Backflow Preventer * (1) 3/4" Hose Thread Filter * (1) 25 PSI - 3/4" Hose Thread Pressure Reducer * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Female Hose Thread Swivel Adapter * (1) 100 feet - Premium Grade 1/2" Polyethylene Tubing * (30) Goof Plug * (30) 1/4" Barbed Connector * (30) 1/4" Barbed Elbow * (30) 1/4" Barbed Tee * (30) 8" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake for 1/2" Tubing * (1) Standard Punch - 1/4" Hole * (30) 6" Microtube Stabilizer Stake * (2) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Elbow * (2) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Tee * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Dripper on 5" Spike * (2) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Coupling * (3) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Cap * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Vortex Sprayer on 5" Spike Minimize

The Amazon is an aeroponic growing system where young plant ... Read more

The Amazon is an aeroponic growing system where young plants or rooted cuttings are placed in mesh pots and suspended in a misting chamber that sits on top of a nutrient solution tank. Minimize

This professional landscape fabric is excellent for landsca ... Read more

This professional landscape fabric is excellent for landscaped beds. For areas that will be covered with heavy or sharp materials such as stone, where erosion control will be a problem, and where there will be a lot of traffic, as well as in landscaped beds, this professional landscape fabric has the strength and durability to perform up to your standards. At 3 ounces per square yard, its the heavy-duty, professional-weight landscape fabric. A spunbonded polypropylene, its continuous fibers mean it won't easily unravel or fray. 20 year guarantee if installation instructions are followed. Convenient for high volume users, such as landscapers; measures 300-feet length by 4-feet width. Minimize

This professional landscape fabric is excellent for landsca ... Read more

This professional landscape fabric is excellent for landscaped beds. For areas that will be covered with heavy or sharp materials such as stone, where erosion control will be a problem, and where there will be a lot of traffic, as well as in landscaped beds, this professional landscape fabric has the strength and durability to perform up to your standards. At 3 ounces per square yard, its the heavy-duty, professional-weight landscape fabric. A spunbonded polypropylene, its continuous fibers mean it won't easily unravel or fray. 20 year guarantee if installation instructions are followed. Convenient for high volume users, such as landscapers; measures 300-feet length by 3-feet width. Minimize

A popular design trend, green roofs make private ... Read more

A popular design trend, green roofs make private and public buildings inviting and environmentally friendly.Green roofs offer many aesthetic benefits as well as environmental ones. Landscape architect Steven Cantor gives the basic terminology of green roof design, defines the green roof types, reviews materials of construction and methods of installation, and explores sixty projects in detail, identifying the design process, the program for the project, and the specific application of green roof design and technology. He gives design professionals and students a thorough introduction to the applications and impacts of green roofs on the built environment and shows how they can be integrated into contemporary buildings as well as existing structures. Green roofs can be considered as integral elements of the potential design vocabulary that any designer might use—like water features, paving patterns or retaining walls—in the right setting with an appropriate budget and the support of a client. 300 color Minimize

Homeowners in the western areas of the country can now make ... Read more

Homeowners in the western areas of the country can now make their home landscapes more attractive and functional with Western Home Landscaping.  Like the other titles in this series, this book contains three parts. In the "Design Portfolio" section, readers will find 42 designs created by landscape professionals from the area. The designs address the variety of climates found in the west, including cool coastal areas, hot inland valleys, and the special conditions of higher elevations. Emphasis is placed on conserving water and using native plants. "Guide to Installations" explains how to install the plants, paths, patios, and arbors used in the designs. More than 200 of the best plants for the region are fully described in "Plant Portraits." Clearly written in a friendly style and with 450 color photographs and paintings, Western Home Landscaping provides everything homeowners need to know to landscape like a pro.States: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY Canada: BC Minimize

The Premium Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for Lan ... Read more

The Premium Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for Landscapes represents the latest advances in micro irrigation technology. You will find all the parts you need to irrigate your landscape. Everything in the box is guaranteed to be compatible with each other so you will never have to worry about compatibility issues as long as you use genuine Drip Depot components. This drip irrigation kit is ready to use right out of the box, all you need is a water source; typically a hose bib or hose end. Kit includes: * (40) 1 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (1) 100 feet - Premium Grade 1/4" Polyethylene Microtubing - Black * (1) 100 feet - 1/4" dripline with 12" spacing * (4) Medium Range (high flow) - Pressure Compensating Micro Sprinkler * (4) 180 Degree Adjustable Flow Spray Jet on Spike * (40) .5 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (40) 2 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (1) Hose Thread Backflow Preventer * (1) 3/4" Hose Thread Filter * (1) 25 PSI - 3/4" Hose Thread Pressure Reducer * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Female Hose Thread Swivel Adapter * (2) 100 feet - Premium Grade 1/2" Polyethylene Tubing * (40) Goof Plug * (40) 1/4" Barbed Connector * (40) 1/4" Barbed Elbow * (40) 1/4" Barbed Tee * (40) 8" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake for 1/2" Tubing * (1) Standard Punch - 1/4" Hole * (40) 6" Microtube Stabilizer Stake * (4) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Elbow * (3) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Tee * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Dripper on 5" Spike * (4) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Coupling * (4) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Cap * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Vortex Sprayer on 5" Spike Minimize

SprinkleRite - Prevent and Clean Rust Stains and Fertilize ... Read more

SprinkleRite - Prevent and Clean Rust Stains and Fertilize Your Lawn. SprinkleRite is designed to let you enjoy the beauty of your lawn and landscape by eliminating the time spent cleaning unsightly rust stains and lugging heavy fertilizer bags around the yard. Lawn and landscape care is now as easy as turning on your sprinkler system. With a SprinkleRite system, you get sprinkler dispensed rust stain protection and fertilizer every time your irrigation system runs. The concept is simple: as long as you are watering your lawn and landscape, why not prevent rust stains or fertilize at the same time automatically. Use original No Rust in your SprinkleRite tank to keep your house, lawn and foliage free from ugly rust stains. You can also add VerdaGro to keep your grass healthy and green. Preventing rust stains is easy with a SprinkleRite Irrigation Tank System and SprinkleRite's specially formulated No Rust Stain Preventer. It automatically prevents rust stains from forming every time your irrigation system runs for up to six months. You can also use SprinkleRite VerdaGro Liquid Fertilizer at the same time to keep your lawn and landscape looking beautiful all season long. Simply pour the proper amount of No Rust or VerdaGro into the SprinkleRite Tank system and walk away. The system will automatically deliver rust stain protection and/or fertilizer every time your irrigation system runs. You can adjust the system setting to deliver more concentrated formula depending upon the season or how often you want to refill the tank. Install a SprinkleRite Tank System today and get back to enjoying the beauty of your lawn and landscape. Minimize

This accessible guide identifies the best evergreens for la ... Read more

This accessible guide identifies the best evergreens for landscaping purposes, including how they can be used to best effect as borders, hedges, living fences, privacy screens, or to block unsightly views. Detailed entries for more than 80 species—from conifers and broadleaf evergreens to deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs—describe each plant’s size, shape, color, flower (if applicable), light and soil requirements, and hardiness zones while color photographs show each evergreen integrated into the landscape to help gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers select the perfect evergreen for the right spot and use.    Minimize

Spectacular additions to any gardener’s planting options"Hu ... Read more

Spectacular additions to any gardener’s planting options"Huegel has created an excellent guide to growing and using native ferns and wildflowers. Gardeners of all levels will find many new and relatively unknown jewels to add to their landscapes. The wealth of experience and personal knowledge Huegel brings to his subject makes this a veritable step-by-step handbook for the wildflower gardener."--Gil Nelson, author of Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens"Huegel has compiled a large amount of information on Florida's native wildflowers and groundcovers. This is an extremely helpful and refreshing addition to the resources for people interested in these plants, whether they wish to grow them or not."--Daniel Austin, University of ArizonaFlorida gardens and lawns are full of flowering plants and turfgrass, most commonly exotic species. Recently, however, statewide water restrictions and a rekindling of environmental awareness have increased interest in native plants, which are better adapted to the local climate and require less maintenance.     In this engaging and authoritative guide, ecologist and avid gardener Craig Huegel offers valuable information to anyone interested in integrating native ground covers into an outdoor space. As many of the plants featured in this book are not frequently or adequately discussed elsewhere, Native Wildflowers and Other Ground Covers for Florida Landscapes is a singular resource for homeowners and commercial growers alike.     Brilliantly illustrated with nearly 300 color photos, this handy book provides clear instructions on how to garden with more than 17 native ferns, 17 native grasses, and 175 wildflowers--all commercially available plants that work well together in the landscape. If you’re interested in adding these beautiful, diverse plants to your garden or yard, pick up Craig Huegel’s latest book and start planning your native plant landscape today. Minimize

Pay for water once, use it twice! Recycling household greyw ... Read more

Pay for water once, use it twice! Recycling household greywater (also gray water, graywater, grey water) for garden use is an excellent way of saving water and saving money. Unlike rainwater, which is only seasonally available, greywater is available every time you shower or wash your clothes. With the Aqua2use Grey Water System, you could save up to 40,000 gallons of water every year by recycling the greywater from your wash machine and/or shower/bath to irrigate your garden every day, even during water restrictions! Easily installed above ground at a level location next to the house or even inside your garage. Works with any home. If your house is built on a slab foundation, it will be very easy to connect your washing machine to the Aqua2use and recycle an average of 25 gallons of greywater per use for irrigation. With its unique State of the Art Progressive 4 Stage Filtration system, our greywater system will remove all the lint and debris, and your greywater will be suitable to use with your drip irrigation system. If your house is built on a raised foundation, you should be able to connect more fixtures to your greywater system. Many of our customers only connect the Aqua2use to their washing machine and use the greywater to irrigate their trees and flowers. This is a very cost effective solution to start reusing your greywater. The Aqua2use is not a water tank and does not store the graywater. It is a filtration system that immediately processes the greywater and automatically pumps the water to your drip irrigation and trees. Sprinklers must not be used with greywater. When your garden/landscape has enough water for the day, simply turn the diverter valve (see 4th image) and excess water goes to your cleanout and out to sewer main. Now and forevermore, each time you run a load of laundry or take a shower, you irrigate your garden! A switch to Low Phosphates or No Phosphates laundry detergent is actually good for the garden as they add nutrients to the soil! Minimize

Enhance your landscape design with our lightweight artifici ... Read more

Enhance your landscape design with our lightweight artificial rocks. Artificial rocks are the perfect solution to cover yard eyesores like pipes or pump equipment. Our natural-looking rocks are durable and can stand up to cold without cracking. They may look like massive boulders, but you can easily move these artificial rocks to hide posts or pipes. Our artificial rocks save you the expense, yet retain the look, of real boulders. The Thermostone-plastic, replicated landscape rocks enhance your yard and cover eyesores such as utility boxes, sewer cleanout pipes, well assemblies, and pool filters. The artificial rocks come with four flanges to secure them into the ground so they won't blow away in a storm; just cover the edges with mulch, grass, or flowers. And these landscape rocks won't crack in cold weather. Made in the USA. Mini Rock is to hide 3"-6"-tall curbstops, cover irrigation and lighting control panels. Medium Rock covers a wellhead, pressure tank or septic pipe Jumbo Rock covers septic risers and covers manhole covers. Short Rock is to cover well/septic pipes up to 18" tall. Long Rock is to hide irrigation or pond pumps. Tall Rock is to cover well/septic pipes up to 24" tall. Utility Rock is to cover well ports or tall electrical boxes. Super-Size Rock is to cover well assemblies, electrical transformer, pool filters. Benefits of the Landscape Rocks: Minimize

The Landscape Brands 30 Gallon Reflections Square Receptacl ... Read more

The Landscape Brands 30 Gallon Reflections Square Receptacle - Web Style with Liner and Metal Top is far more than an average waste bin. Combine a vintage style with steel construction and a powerful rust-resistant finish, and you have nothing less than greatness incarnate.About LandscapeThe history of Landscape Brands Inc. can be traced back to 1970, when Bill Gilbert founded Clean City Squares based on a single model litter receptacle. Now the expanded Landscape Brands offers a vast array of benches, ash urns, recyclers, tables, bike racks and other fine site furnishings. Committed not only to peak product quality but the conservation of our environment, Landscape offers items constructed with recycled materials whenever possible, adopts environmentally-friendly processes and works to increase the amount of products which promote recycling. Landscape Brands Inc. is the clear choice for all of your site furniture needs, and you can rest easy knowing that these products are made with the planet in mind. Minimize

With stunning color photos throughout, this gardening guide ... Read more

With stunning color photos throughout, this gardening guide describes more than 50 types of the best flowering shrubs and details their use in home landscaping. Shrubs are arranged by genus, separated into deciduous flowering and notable evergreen shrubs, and listed with the common name; size and shape; foliage color, shape, and texture; flower and fruit (if any); soil, nutrient, and light needs; pruning needs for maximum growth and/or flower; and USDA Hardiness Zones. Details of specific species, cultivars, and varieties that lead to exceptional size, color, flower, hardiness, and durability are also included. Helpful hints on soil types, watering, pest control, and pruning explore how best to plant and care for any shrub. The appendix includes lists of nurseries, web sites for further information, and an extensive index and bibliography. Minimize

AMAZON High Capacity Outdoor Solar Shower The eco-friendly ... Read more

AMAZON High Capacity Outdoor Solar Shower The eco-friendly AMAZON solar showers elegant design makes it easy and affordable to rinse off before and after swimming. Enjoy the convenience of a warm, refreshing shower outdoors. The AMAZON's generous nine gallon reservoir absorbs the suns energy and heats the water inside so there are no energy costs. Simply attach your garden hose to the shower and mount the unit to any flat surface for a rinse off prior to a swim or wash away salt and chlorine after a dip in the pool. The AMAZON is a great addition to any deck, patio or pool area and will help keep you clean and refreshed. Holds nine gallons of water heated by the sun, providing up to 20 gallons of warm water when mixed with the water supply Stylish, swivel rainfall shower head Chrome plated, hot and cold water mixing lever Integrated thermometer displays the temperature of the water in the tower Connects to any standard garden hose. No plumbing needed. Stands 7 ft tall, great for both kids and adults Weight: Minimize

Decks are popular in North American landscapes because they ... Read more

Decks are popular in North American landscapes because they serve as outdoor sanctuaries. They are in the back yard, where life is quiet and less hectic. The deck is the perfect place to read the Sunday paper, listen to a ballgame, or entertain when the weather's nice. But a large, flat expanse of deck isn't all that exciting. Often, decks look bare and uninviting and can take up valuable gardening space. With DECKSCAPING, learn to landscape on and around your deck. Landscaping and planting techniques help create the feeling that the deck is surrounded by the garden while hiding the deck's unsightly undercarriage. Add structure and privacy to the deck by building a lattice-covered pergola and growing climbing vines on it for shade. Containers planted with flowers, herbs, or vegetables bring the garden, with its fragrances, butterflies, birds, and wildlife, right up onto the deck. Running low on space? Attach hanging baskets and planter boxes to the railing. What you plant around your deck is just as important as what you plant around your house. In addition to teaching landscaping and planting techniques, DECKSCAPING provides decorating tips on furniture, ornaments, and water features that strengthen the link between indoor and outdoor rooms. Homeowners will also learn how to evaluate a deck, analyze its usefulness and effectiveness, and identify options to improve it so that it is comfortable, safe, and appealing. Minimize

The Standard Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for La ... Read more

The Standard Drip Irrigation and Micro-sprinkler Kit for Landscapes represents the latest advances in micro irrigation technology. You will find all the parts you need to irrigate your landscape. Everything in the box is guaranteed to be compatible with each other so you will never have to worry about compatibility issues as long as you use genuine Drip Depot components. This drip irrigation kit is ready to use right out of the box, all you need is a water source; typically a hose bib or hose end. Kit includes: * (1) 50 feet - Premium Grade 1/4" Polyethylene Microtubing - Black * (1) 50 feet - 1/4" dripline with 12" spacing * (20) 1 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (20) 2 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (20) .5 GPH - Cleanable PC Dripper * (2) 180 Degree Adjustable Flow Spray Jet on Spike * (2) Medium Range (high flow) - Pressure Compensating Micro Sprinkler * (1) Hose Thread Backflow Preventer * (1) Inline Hose Filter * (1) 25 PSI - 3/4" Hose Thread Pressure Reducer * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Female Hose Thread Swivel Adapter * (1) 100 feet - Premium Grade 1/2" Polyethylene Tubing * (20) Goof Plug * (20) 1/4" Barbed Tee * (20) 1/4" Barbed Connector * (20) 1/4" Barbed Elbow * (1) Standard Punch - 1/4" Hole * (20) 8" Galvanized Steel Wire Stake for 1/2" Tubing * (20) 6" Microtube Stabilizer Stake * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Dripper on 5" Spike * (2) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Cap * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Coupling * (5) 360 Degree Adjustable Vortex Sprayer on 5" Spike * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Tee * (1) 1/2" Perma-Loc Hose Elbow Minimize

Landscaping  for Your Home covers every aspect of home land ... Read more

Landscaping  for Your Home covers every aspect of home landscaping, from design principles to construction projects; plant selection to plant care. The book consists of three parts. Part One: Preparing to Landscape explains how to design and create a landscape. Part Two: Setting the Stage shows how to build such features as paths, ponds, walls, decks, and watering systems. Part Three: Planting and Growing describes how to select, plant, and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns. Minimize

Landscaping  for Your Home covers every aspect of home land ... Read more

Landscaping  for Your Home covers every aspect of home landscaping, from design principles to construction projects; plant selection to plant care. The book consists of three parts. Part One: Preparing to Landscape explains how to design and create a landscape. Part Two: Setting the Stage shows how to build such features as paths, ponds, walls, decks, and watering systems. Part Three: Planting and Growing describes how to select, plant, and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns. Minimize

Ezra Haggard, author of the popular Perennials for the Lowe ... Read more

Ezra Haggard, author of the popular Perennials for the Lower Midwest, literally takes landscape design to a higher level with this gorgeous book especially for midwesterners. Trees and shrubs add mass and the all-important vertical element to a garden. If well chosen, they also contribute beauty, texture, and color all year long and for years to come, beautifying the home and adding to its value, screening out unattractive elements, providing privacy, and improving with age.Haggard considers all aspects of more than 100 ornamental trees, shrubs, and roses that are suitable for the Midwest, low-maintenance, and guaranteed not to outgrow a small garden. (A mistake in scale is one of the most expensive errors a beginning gardener can make—planting a row of cute baby Canadian hemlocks up against the house, for example.) Haggard gives mature sizes for all the plants he discusses, as well as other important information—enough to help gardeners decide whether they must have a particular plant or are better off without it. The midwestern rose lover will find Haggard's assessment of relatively trouble-free roses a short but invaluable list. Plant families discussed in some detail include hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias, ornamental maples, rhododendrons, spireas, and viburnums. Old favorites like deutzia, flowering quince, kerria, and mockorange are treated, as well as such less-known but easy species as bushclover, cherrylaurel, falsecypress, katsuratree, and sourwood, which add distinction to any landscape.Perhaps most useful of all are Haggard's sometimes unexpected tips on plant combinations, which will be found throughout the text and in the accompanying photographs. Minimize

"In one volume this book seems to encompass all the plants ... Read more

"In one volume this book seems to encompass all the plants native and exotic grown in Florida. No small feat! . . . No other reference work that I know of covers the field as comprehensively as this."--Edward Golden, horticutural consultant and past president, Sarasota Orchid SocietyFrom Florida to California and on to Hawaii, gardeners who want a current, thorough, and user-friendly guide to the common indoor foliage and outdoor landscape plants for U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 8, 9, 10, and 11 will welcome this fully illustrated book. With precise line drawings for nearly 500 plant species, the work presents a description of cultivated ferns, cone-bearing plants, and flowering ornamental plants for warmer climates. It offers a description of the families, essential identifying features, and horticultural information for each plant, including origin, cold hardiness zones, propagation techniques, and soil, fertilizer, irrigation, and light requirements. The author also discusses identification features under clearly demarcated headings of growth habit, foliage, stem and bark, flower, and fruit. With a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly used in plant identification and a cross-referenced index of common and scientific names, readers will be able to find information with minimal effort. This book is intended for use by backyard gardeners and will be especially handy for newcomers to warm temperate and subtropical areas who seek a reliable resource for plant selection and care. In addition, it will be indispensable to garden clubs, volunteer Master Gardeners, nursery professionals, extension agents, and landscape architects. It also can serve as a plant identification text for students of environmental horticulture, forestry, and other plant science-related fields.Bijan Dehgan is professor of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida. He is internationally recognized for his taxonomic and horticultural research and major publications on the endangered sago palms (cycads) and the physic nuts (Jatropha). Minimize