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Book Synopsis The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas by : Diana Grenfell
Download or read book The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas written by Diana Grenfell and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The core of this encyclopedia is a fully illustrated collection of the world's finest hostas, with a full description and color photo for each of 750 plants.
Book Synopsis The New Encyclopedia of Hostas by : Diana Grenfell
Download or read book The New Encyclopedia of Hostas written by Diana Grenfell and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-01-23 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated with the best new cultivars The lush, sculptural hosta is loved by gardeners for its ability to both combine well with other plants and project a strong presence when planted alone. The New Encyclopedia of Hostas—the second edition of Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack's classic work—provides growth and cultivation information for seven hundred cultivated hostas. Detailed, easy-to-read descriptions include growing tips, recommendations for landscape use, and suggestions for companion plants. Clear cultivation advice is provided, including recommendations for hostas that succeed in challenging environments, such as the warmer regions of the United States. Captivating photographs show hostas up close and in a wide range of different garden situations.
Download or read book The Hostapedia written by Mark R. Zilis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the formation of the American Hosta Society in 1968, not only have the numbers of hostas increased but their quality and the widespread interest in them has reached unprecedented heights. Zilis describes every hosta that he has encountered over the past thirty years, providing a must for every collector, nurseryman, and gardener.
Download or read book The Hosta Book written by Paul Aden and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1990 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hostas written by Rosemary Barrett and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back in print: Introductory guide to growing hostas, including hardiness zone information. Provides practical advice on how to plant, propagate, cultivate and landscape with hostas, including information on companion plants.
Book Synopsis The Genus Hosta by : Wolfram George Schmid
Download or read book The Genus Hosta written by Wolfram George Schmid and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1991 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first complete classification for the genus, this labor of love reflects the author's long fascination with hostas. All hostas known at the time of writing are detailed, including their 3500 names and synonyms in many languages (300 in Japanese kana). Practical information on growing hostas is just as complete and detailed.
Book Synopsis The Book of Little Hostas by : Kathy Guest Shadrack
Download or read book The Book of Little Hostas written by Kathy Guest Shadrack and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hostas are irresistible. Their sculptural leaves and appealing textures make it difficult to stop at one, and it is easy to fill a garden with them. Help is at hand with this attractive guide to the popular new small hostas that take up less space and are ideally suited to container cultivation. They can be used on their own or with companion plants to make charming displays on the patio, porch, or even windowsill. Many small hostas are simply scaled-down versions of classic hostas, while others offer distinctly new attributes in terms of color, leaf shape, and patterning. Like full-size hostas, small hostas can be upright, flat, or cascading; there are varieties that are full of substance, and others that are fine and delicate; there are green ones, gold ones, blue ones, variegated ones, and splashed ones. Some are better garden plants than others, and a valuable function of this book is to showcase the very best of the new introductions. Photographs of the hostas in garden settings show how admirably they respond to imaginative display in a wide range of situations including waterside, woodland, and rock gardens. Beautifully illustrated and highly informative, this handpicked selection of diminutive hostas will inspire hobbyists and gardeners alike and provide inspiration for new planting schemes.
Book Synopsis The Book of Little Hostas by : Kathy Guest Shadrack
Download or read book The Book of Little Hostas written by Kathy Guest Shadrack and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2010 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hostas are irresistible. Their sculptural leaves and appealing textures make it difficult to stop at one, and it is easy to fill a garden with them. Help is at hand with this attractive guide to the popular new small hostas that take up less space and are ideally suited to container cultivation. They can be used on their own or with companion plants to make charming displays on the patio, porch, or even windowsill. Many small hostas are simply scaled-down versions of classic hostas, while others offer distinctly new attributes in terms of color, leaf shape, and patterning. Like full-size hostas, small hostas can be upright, flat, or cascading; there are varieties that are full of substance, and others that are fine and delicate; there are green ones, gold ones, blue ones, variegated ones, and splashed ones. Some are better garden plants than others, and a valuable function of this book is to showcase the very best of the new introductions. Photographs of the hostas in garden settings show how admirably they respond to imaginative display in a wide range of situations including waterside, woodland, and rock gardens. Beautifully illustrated and highly informative, this handpicked selection of diminutive hostas will inspire hobbyists and gardeners alike and provide inspiration for new planting schemes.
Book Synopsis Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas by : Diana Grenfell
Download or read book Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas written by Diana Grenfell and published by Timber Pr. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting diverse leaf shape, size, color, and texture, it is no wonder that hostas continue to reign as the most popular perennial plants in North America. Not only are they the supreme plant for shade, but they also can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodating companion plants. Few pests bother them, and little maintenance is required, making hostas even more attractive to busy gardeners. Each year a staggering number of new hostas are introduced. To assist gardeners and landscapers in selecting the right hosta for a particular situation, veteran plantswoman Diana Grenfell has teamed up with distinguished photographer Mike Shadrack in selecting 280 of the best hostas. Ranging from tried and true favorites to cutting edge newcomers bursting with potential, each plant has been handpicked for its superb performance in the landscape. An additional 545 hostas are briefly mentioned.
Download or read book Hostas written by Andrew Mikolajski and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The versatility and beauty of hostas makes them one of the most popular and rewarding foliage plants. Whether you use larger hostas to create a stately summer border or dwarf varieties to enliven a rocky or aquatic environment, they are reliable, attractive and relatively low-maintenance. Flourishing even in containers, hostas are truly plants for every situation. This beautiful book explains how to use hostas to their best advantage, as well as providing a fully illustrated directory of over 40 types.With expert advice on selecting varieties, planting and growing hostas, the book will help you to create a wonderful display of these popular shrubs.
Download or read book Hostas written by Rosemary Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 200 photographs and 170 species and cultivars described, Hostas is a beautiful introduction to this hardy, versatile perennial. The infinite variety of leaf colour, size and texture combined with their ease of cultivation, makes hostas that perfect plant for gardens of all sizes and types.
Book Synopsis Armitage's Garden Annuals by : Allan M. Armitage
Download or read book Armitage's Garden Annuals written by Allan M. Armitage and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A color encyclopedia of garden annuals.
Book Synopsis The Hosta Handbook by : Mark R. Zilis
Download or read book The Hosta Handbook written by Mark R. Zilis and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Landscape Horticulture Technician program 100014.
Download or read book Hostas written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hosta Book written by Paul Aden and published by Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 1988 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hostas written by Diana Grenfell and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hostas are invaluable foliage plants with their broad leaves providing dramatic clumps of architectural interest in the garden. The sculptural leaves come in many sizes and although many are green, they range from powder blue to golden yellow and some have subtle variegation. This concise, illustrated handbook contains detailed information on all aspects of hosta care, providing invaluable reference for amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems, and the directory of recommended varieties, will ensure successful results.
Book Synopsis An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials by : Wolfram George Schmid
Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials written by Wolfram George Schmid and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2002 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedic reference on shade perennials provides information on more than 7,000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, including practical growing tips and chapters on soils, watering, fertilizing, and types of shade.
