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Grasses And Bamboos
A Practical Guide

By Cooke, Ian

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ISBN: 1883052491 Publisher: Independent Pub Group Published: Apr 28 2006 Pages: 94 Weight: 1.50lbs. Height: 11.25" Width: 8.75" Depth: 0.50" Language: English

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Ornamental grasses have gained in popularity over the past several years, from being found mainly along interstate exits to becoming focal points in residential landscapes. Tropical plants are all the rage now, with many Northern gardeners incorporating traditionally tropical plants into their lands...

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Ornamental grasses have gained in popularity over the past several years, from being found mainly along interstate exits to becoming focal points in residential landscapes. Tropical plants are all the rage now, with many Northern gardeners incorporating traditionally tropical plants into their landscapes--and bamboos are finding a nice home in areas where they never would have been dreamed about before. Readers will find practical growing techniques and creative display ideas for grasses and bamboos. Cooke starts with A Touch of Botany, a painless overview of grass structures and functions. Readers will learn the best ways to cultivate and propagate grasses and bamboos. They will also find 14 landscape plans to feature these popular plants. Each plan focuses on a different theme, from a prairie planting, to a tropical jungle, to a pond garden, to blue- and green-toned gardens. Cooke offers other scenarios for planting grasses and bamboos--how about rooftop plantings or a bamboo hedge? An A-to-Z listing of grass species gives basic cultural information, including USDA Zone the plants will grow in. The book concludes with a list of suppliers where gardeners can find the best grasses and bamboos.