Fine Foliage
Title | Fine Foliage PDF eBook |
Author | Karen Chapman |
Publisher | St. Lynn's Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | 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
Annual Report
Title | Annual Report PDF eBook |
Author | Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture and Food |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1030 |
Release | 1896 |
Genre | Agriculture |
ISBN |
Foliage
Title | Foliage PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy J. Ondra |
Publisher | Storey Publishing |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2007-04-15 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1580176488 |
Framing the edges of a peaceful garden retreat or serving as a background color to make your flowers stand out, foliage is an important part of any well-thought-out planting. In this fun and informative guide, Nancy J. Ondra shows you how to use foliage plants to add drama and structure to your landscape. Ondra’s approachable and easy-to-follow advice, along with Rob Cardillo’s stunning photography, will inspire you to employ foliage to transform your outdoor world into a dazzling mixture of colors, shapes, and textures.
Catalog
Title | Catalog PDF eBook |
Author | Sears, Roebuck and Company |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1012 |
Release | 1922 |
Genre | Manufactures |
ISBN |
Gardening with Foliage First
Title | Gardening with Foliage First PDF eBook |
Author | Karen Chapman |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 341 |
Release | 2017-01-25 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1604696648 |
Create a foliage-driven garden that dazzles! Although seductive, flowers, by their fleeting nature, are a fickle base to provide long-lasting gardens with year-round interest. Tackle this problem with the advice in Gardening with Foliage First. Learn how to first build a framework of foliage and then layer in flowers and other artistic elements as the finishing touches. This simple, recipe-style approach to garden design features 127 combinations for both sunny and shady gardens that work for a variety of climates and garden challenges.
Deer-Resistant Design
Title | Deer-Resistant Design PDF eBook |
Author | Karen Chapman |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2019-07-23 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1604698497 |
“Fear deer no more! The best source I’ve seen on the topic!” —Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option—intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America—from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas—that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.
The Garden
Title | The Garden PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 572 |
Release | 1896 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN |