Daffodils for American GardensThe definitive book on America's most popular perennial includes everything you need to know about growing daffodils, from forcing paper-whites in indoor containers to naturalizing masses of daffodils in a woodland glade.In a field long dominated by British horticulturists, this is the first exhaustive text on daffodils written by and for American gardeners. The book has been garnered from the Heaths' decades of experience growing daffodils and helping commercial and home gardeners.An encyclopedic, full-color listing of the 200 best cultivars for North American gardens makes this volume an indispensable guide for daffodil selection. Its thorough yet personable approach, along with the sheer beauty of its color photographs, makes Daffodils for American Gardens a welcome addition to any gardener's bookshelf. |
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Page 35
... soil should be gradually sloped upward until the center is 5 " -10 " higher than the edges of the berm . Flowers in the center of the berm will be more visually prominent than if they'd been planted in a flat ... Soils and Soil Amendments.
... soil should be gradually sloped upward until the center is 5 " -10 " higher than the edges of the berm . Flowers in the center of the berm will be more visually prominent than if they'd been planted in a flat ... Soils and Soil Amendments.
Page 38
... soil , while the Naturalizing Tool is made for plugging bulbs in unprepared soil and ground covers . accommodate the largest daffodil bulb and excellent for plug- ging holes when you're planting annuals or perennials . Its 1 " steel ...
... soil , while the Naturalizing Tool is made for plugging bulbs in unprepared soil and ground covers . accommodate the largest daffodil bulb and excellent for plug- ging holes when you're planting annuals or perennials . Its 1 " steel ...
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... soil ( below 60 ° F ) , the roots initiate growth . As they fan out and anchor the bulbs , the roots interact with soil particles around them and begin to absorb nutrients and minerals . This process takes place slowly in the fall and ...
... soil ( below 60 ° F ) , the roots initiate growth . As they fan out and anchor the bulbs , the roots interact with soil particles around them and begin to absorb nutrients and minerals . This process takes place slowly in the fall and ...
Contents
Daffodils Narcissus Jonquils | 19 |
Daffodil Anatomy 26 2222 | 27 |
Daffodil Culture 32 232 | 33 |
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