Common Ferns
Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard, explains why he's fond of ferns: Ferns are one of the most interesting, versatile and beautiful plant groups in existence today. Among the oldest known plants on the planet, ferns grew in the age ... [... more]
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Mastering 3D Graphics: Digital Botany and Creepy Insects
 Amazon.com Review: Computer graphics have evolved far beyond the chrome sphere hovering above the checkered plane. Digital Botany and Creepy Insects explores techniques for creating detailed and photorealistic plants, trees, and insects. Author Bill [... more]
$49.99
Amazon.com |
Flower Palettes: Arranging Flowers Using Color as Your Guide
Widely recognized as one of London's most exciting florists,bStephen Woodhams/bis quickly gaining international praise for his work in flower arranging and garden design. Having trained at the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley, where he gained an RHS [... more]
$0.81
A1 Books |
Animal Repellent
Made from all-natural ingredients, Repels-All irritates animals' nasal passages. As soon as they touch, taste, or smell it, it prompts them to leave your property immediately. Stops damage from deer, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, skunks, and many other [... more]
$16.98
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Low-Maintenance Plants
A number of plants go by the common name dusty miller, so it's wise to learn botanical names to make sure you know what you're getting. These plants are Senecio cineraria. Plants require only minimal maintenance, especially if they're well suited ... [... more]
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Ornamental Grasses
Jessie Mack Burns offers advice on the selection and use of ornamental grasses in landscaping. Ornamental grasses come in many varieties and can add height and fullness to your garden, borders and beds. DIY's horticulturist Jessie Mack Burns ... [... more]
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Troll Design Topiary (Norway exhibit)
One of the most striking topiaries at Epcot is a 7-foot-tall Norwegian troll ( First a rebar frame is constructed; the frame is then covered with sphagnum moss, and a wire netting is added to hold the sphagnum in. At one time only ivy was used ... [... more]
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Bamboo in the Garden (China exhibit)
Floriculturist Jim Thompson discusses bamboo in this audio clip. Floriculturist Jim Thompson discusses bamboo growth in this audio clip. Although bamboo is sometimes thought to be a tree, it's actually a grass. There are thousands of varieties; ... [... more]
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Native Beauties
Ornamental grasses combined with perennials and framed by a lawn give this garden texture and interest. Garden enthusiast and author Carole Ottesen grows numerous native perennials and grasses in free-flowing flower beds. She believes simplicity ... [... more]
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Insect Control for Houseplants
Always spray the underside of leaves to get better control of insect pests. Dr. Frank Hale, an insect specialist with the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, shares tips on battling insects that plague houseplants. Mealybugs, ... [... more]
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How to Select a Houseplant
Plant retailer Dan DeShon offers tips on what to look for in a low-maintenance houseplant. Never feel ashamed to ask for an easy-care plant if you think you have a brown thumb. Low-maintenance plants will help raise your confidence and perhaps ... [... more]
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5 Oz. Bottle of Insecticide, Pack of 4
Riptide water-based Pyrethrum ULV is new technology that is designed for outdoor misting systems to kill mosquitoes, flying insects, flies and gnats without oil residues and oil-related issues. Riptide is fast-acting and it quickly knocks down and kills [... more]
$107.89
The Home Depot |
