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The essential reference for interior plantscapers. Plants are an integral part of today’s commercial interiors. They set the mood, direct foot traffic, enhance architectural features, improve productivity, and make indoor spaces healthier and more livable. The Manual of Interior Plantscaping shows you how to design all the major types of interior plantscapes—atriums, indoor gardens, green walls, potted office plants, and miniature displays lik...

What is inside a seed? How does it all work? Why do some seeds, pods, and fruits have such strange shapes? The answers to these and many more questions can be found in the pages of Seeing Seeds. Robert Llewellyn’s stunning photographs and Teri Dunn Chace’s illuminating essays open up a world of beauty and fascinating information that will forever change the way you look at these small miracles of nature.

Unlock the secrets of bird names and their origins!

A plant lover's guide which puts the drama back into dahlias as this vibrant flower takes centre stage!

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Suitable for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers, this title offers a catalog of 103 hardy and half-hardy orchids. It details the techniques of cultivation and propagation, covers conservation, and includes lists of suppliers and organizations offering nursery-propagated plants.

A beautifully illustrated and informative book on the rich heritage that the trees of the world have to offer. Reveals the significance of 100 chosen trees and their contributions to cooking, health and beauty, and explores the myths and superstitions that have built up around them.

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Presenting a solid overview of all dogwoods of horticultural merit, this book also contains more than 200 stunning photos to help with the daunting tasks of identification and plant selection. Helpful details on cultivation, combating pests and diseases, and the fundamentals of breeding and selection are included.

We homeowners want to spend our hard-earned money on plants that look good for more than a few weeks—or only a few days—of the year. Even favorite plants can lose their charm if they look the same in every season. The best value comes from hardworking plants that truly earn their keep—with eye-catching looks that transform themselves over two, three, or even four seasons, giving you multiple plants in one. Of course, these treasures also shoul...

Magnolias are the most magnificent flowering woody plants for temperate gardens and landscapes. Presented here are an expert’s 146 top choices, from large shrubs to towering trees, along with essential information about how to care for and use them most effectively. Andrew Bunting is assistant director of the Chicago Botanic Garden, and is on the board of directors for the Magnolia Society International. The Plant Lover’s Guide books offer a r...

With their sumptuous colors and generous display of flowers, clematis are unrivaled among climbing (and sometimes shrubby) plants. Whether you favor the spectacular large-flowered hybrids or the elegant small-flowered hybrids and species, you’ll learn the best plants for your garden along with expert advice on design, propagation, and maintenance—including clear instructions on the often confusing subject of pruning. Linda Beutler has been the...

Primulas are so much more than just brightly colored bedding plants. The older varieties of polyanthus are perfect for spring mixed borders, and the long-stemmed candelabra primulas add beauty to waterside and bog gardens. Then there are small alpine species suitable for rock gardens and the infinitely collectible auriculas. Lynne Lawson and Jodie Mitchell of the famed Barnhaven Primroses nursery share their secrets for growing this diverse gr...

Illustrated with 300 stunning photographs, this book will be indispensable for all those with a serious interest in crocuses, from collectors and bulb enthusiasts to nursery professionals and garden designers alike.

Hostas are irresistible. Their sculptural leaves and appealing textures make it difficult to buy just one, and it is easy to fill your garden with them.

Highlights 150 beautiful sage species and hybrids.

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Rain gardens encompass all possible elements that can be used to capture, channel, divert and make the most of the rain and snow that fall on a property. This work on sustainable water management schemes includes solutions for small and large-scale implementations and utilizing research with state-of-the-art case studies from all over the world.

Presents descriptions for nearly 1000 ferns from Acrostichum to Woodwardia, with habitat information, cultural recommendations, and help on plant identification. This title includes chapters on the history, cultivation, propagation, and structure of ferns.

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