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Articles related to "Ornamental Garden"
The Roots of Japanese Gardens
The influence of Chinese gardens on early Japanese gardens, and some basic differences between traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens. japanese gardens • chinese gardens • influences • feng shui • ornamental gardens
Green Gardens
Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional. gardens • gardening • history • egyptian gardens • persian gardens
Paradise Gardens
Islamic gardeners kept the Western tradition of garden design alive while Western Europe was going through what has often been called the "Dark Ages".They also developed their own unique garden styles. islam • muhammad • syria • egypt • persia
A Plumeria Tree with Fragrant Flowers Plumeria, commonly called the Frangipani Tree, has acquired mystical status in Southeast Asia. It is an ornamental tree with scented flowers that is easy to grow. plumeria tree • fragrant flowers • pagoda tree • ornamental gardens • scented flowers
SEX IS RAMPANT IN THE SUMMER GARDEN? Sex in the Wrinkly Gardener's garden? What on Earth am I writing about this time? garden • gardeners • gardens • stunning garden photos • perennials
Edible Landscaping The current fashion for edible landscapes dates from the publication in 1982 of “The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping”, by Rosalind Creasy. edible landscaping • rosalind creasy • potager • vegatable gardening
Arachis Native to South America, the leguminous genus Arachis is once again being brought into the limelight by the Florida Nurseryman Growers Association Florida Plants Of The Year Program. arachis • leguminous genus arachis • arachis glabrata • perennial peanut • perennial
Bermuda Wood Sorrel Last winter in southern California I marveled at all the big, bushy yellow wildflowers in bloom, all of which were <I>Encelia</I> or <I>Coreopsis</I> species. They were big, showy things, in your face and impossible to ignore. But there was another rather ubiquitous yellow wildflower in bloom, nearly a ground cover but often so widespread it was every bit as impossible to ignore as Giant Coreopsis or Bush Sunflowers. That was Bermuda Wood Sorrel. bermuda wood sorrel • gregg m. pasterick wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology • environment
Deer-resistant Flowering Shrubs Appetites of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) include ornamental landscape plants. Choosing native deer-resistant shrubs equals landscape success. virginia white-tailed deer • odocoileus virginianus • deciduous shrubs • flower shrubs • flowering hrubs
Deer-resistant Landscape Trees White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) readily select small trees as available food sources. Native deer-resistant plants ensure success in built landscapes. amelanchier • cercis • hamamelis • deciduous trees • flower trees
Gay Klok's Tasmanian Garden Story: Garden #1 on the Virtual Gard A Tasmanian Paradise tasmanian gardens • tasmanian gardening • gay klok • virtual gardening • ornamental garden
Giochi d’Acqua
The next time that people visit your garden, suddenly turn on the sprinklers and watch your guests try to escape. giochi d’acqua • water games • pneumatica • hydraulis
Low-maintenance garden ideas If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners. "low-maintenance" • garden design • "lorraine flanigan" • gardening • gardens
Prepare for Bulb Planting Don't over look the vegetable garden when you're out planting your bulbs. Garlic, potato onions and walking onions can all be planted at this time. bulb planting • gardeners • flower bulbs • prepare bulb planting • vegetable garden
Community Garden Tips A community garden is a cooperative between neighbors to better their existence. community gardens • neighborhood gardens • how to grow a community garden • tips to create community gardens • help to create community gardens
Ancient Roman Gardens
A review of Linda Farrar's book <i>Ancient Roman Gardens</i>. pompeii • rome • roman • herculaneum • gardens
Early Renaissance Gardens
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens? renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
Tasmania - Island of Beauty where I Garden Tasmania, not a mythical Island but the beautiful Island State of Australia tasmania • australia • garden • tasmanian garden
Fragrant Plant Skeletons Strong-smelling plants keep traces of their odor even after months of drying out, and by simply rubbing and sniffing the leaves or seed heads, we can identify the plant. plant skeleton • seeds • goldenrod • yarrow • mugwort
Terraced Gardens in Egypt, Tuscany, and the Roman Empire Terraced gardens throughout history. terraces • terraced gardens • garden villa • garden renaissance • egypt gardens
Alnwick Garden, a Northumbrian Showpiece With its water sculptures, fountains and huge treehouse, there is beauty, fun and wonder for everyone. Not to mention a visit to a locked garden full of poisonous plants. alnwick garden • alnwick castle • alnwick garden treehouse • william pye water sculptures • duchess of northumberland
Parque Bolívar, Guayaquil, Ecuador It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike. guayaquil • ecuador’s largest city • parque bolívar • green iguana • iguana iguana
Green Industry Professionals Landscape contractors (landscapers) and landscape construction companies supply a wide range of landscaping services - across-the-board or specialized support. green industry • green industry professionals • landscaper • landscaping • landscape contractors
Holly? It isn't Christmas! Hollies have been the "frame" for gardens for many years. Now is the time to put TWO or three in your patch of green! ilex • holly • spring
Onions in Your Flower Garden and The Beauty of Bulbs Bring onions to your flower gardens (really) by planting alliums in the landscape. Learn all about these bulbs that can add dynamic color and form to your garden. Plus, discover a way to use bulbs to create a blooming springtime garden in a small space. planting bulbs • flowering onions • alliums • perennial gardens • tarp
Ornamental Grasses Discover 4 fabulous ornamental grasses to grow in key areas of the garden, creating striking contrasts of color and shape. Plus tips for where to plant for best effects. colored ornamental grasses • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • container plants • pink muhly grass
Plant Exploration A short timeline of plant exploration with great links on the topic. renaissance • 17th • century • plant explorer • plant hunter
Plant Profile Primroses Bright splashes of bold color in the spring, folk-lore and fairy rings. Primroses are popular plants and the stuff of legends from Shakespearian days. Grow them yourself! plant profile • primroses • primrose plants • primula • primula vulgaris
Principles of Design An introduction to the Principles of Design principles • design • balance • proportion • rhythm
Pruning Evergreens How to prune evergreen trees and shrubs. Growth habits of pines, spruces and other evergreen shrubs are discussed including identifying 'candles' on pine trees. pruning evergreens • pruning pines • pruning spruces • pruning shrubs • pruning trees
Thoughts from a Wrinkly Gardener The years are passing quickly and this passionate but wrinkly gardener becomes thoughtful with the passage of time. Take a stroll through her thoughts and her gardens. Smell the roses and see the perennial by looking at the garden photos. rose • roses • garden • gardens gardeners • lilies
Visiting Spain´s Alhambra Palace The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully. alhambra • generalife • alcazaba • visiting the alhambra • booking your visit to the alhambra
Visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra India Located in the city of Agra, 204 km south of New Dehli in the state of Uttar Pradesh the Taj Mahal is consistently voted as one of the seven wonders of the new world. taj mahal • agra • unesco world heritage • agra fort • fatehpur sikri
AUTUMN - FALL, the beginning and the end of the gardeners' year Beautiful Fall colours come to the Tasmanian gardens autumn • fall • garden photos • garden • gardening
Autumn Rest Time? Not Likely But, in the mean time, I am taking insurance by printing out large photographs taken over the past years to attach to my articles in Suite101.com! The closing of the gardeners’ year? I don’t think so!
Autumn Rest Time? Not Likely But, in the mean time, I am taking insurance by printing out large photographs taken over the past years to attach to my articles in Suite101.com! The closing of the gardeners’ year? I don’t think so!
Baking with Sweet and Savory Herbs Hoping to spicing up baked goods with aromatic herbs? Wondering what to do with the lavender in your garden? Read on for a flavor profile and uses of five common herbs. lemon verbena • rose geranium • thyme • rosemary • lavender
Companion Planting & You Put the secrets of companion planting to work in your garden! companion planting herbs vegetables flowers how to
Down to the Dirt in the Spring Garden I must mention how wonderful I find the fresh new leaves of the deciduous trees, the Birches, the Acers, the Beeches [that wonderful citrus green] and the other players that enhance the mid Spring gardens in our verdant Tasmania. homegardens • roses • camellias • rhododendrons • maples
Gardens of Pompeii
A review of Annamaria Ciarallo's book <i>Gardens of Pompeii</i> pompeii • annamaria ciarallo • gardens • ancient gardens • mediterranean plants
Living my Garden of Dreams At the age of fifty the dream of creating a garden of Eden began, twelve years later, the dream continues garden • water garden • tasmania
Middleton Place
Middleton Place, near Charleston, South Carolina, features the oldest landscape garden in North America. Begun in 1741, its construction took 100 slaves a decade to complete. middleton place
Parterre Gardens for Kids Planting a child's name or a fun design in a flowerbed can be a good way to encourage children to get out from in front of the TV and out into the garden. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a> tv free • parterre • garden • kids • children
Sissinghurst Castle - Part Fourteen
Vita Sackville-West loved roses above all other flowers. This is the first in a two part article about her rose garden at Sissinghurst vita sackville-west • harold nicolson • sissinghurst castle • roses • old roses
Spring has Come Down Under The birds are pairing up and collecting their building requirements spring • gardens • tasmanian
Summer Garden Story I feel quite excited, I now have to think what I will place in the middle of the square and maybe have an excuse to visit a nursery! |
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