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The Final Word on Flowers
Create the flower garden you've dreamed of with Lewis and Nancy Hill's comprehensive three-part reference. Part One offers general guidelines for planning and preparing your site and maintenance tips for the flowers you choose to plant. Part Two inspires you with designs for 23 gorgeous theme gardens. Part Three is an encyclopedia of more than 400 plants that you'll refer to every time you want to try a new flower or need a care reminder.
List of contents
Foreword by Suzy Bales
Introduction: The Pleasures of the Garden
Part 1: The Joy of Flower Gardening
Chapter 1: The Fascination of Flowers
Chapter 2: Designing Your Flower Garden
Chapter 3: Nurturing Your Garden Soil
Chapter 4: Planting Your Flower Garden
Chapter 5: Making More Plants
Chapter 6: Coping with Garden Pests
Chapter 7: Caring for Your Garden
Part 2: A Gallery of Gardens
Down the Garden Path
A Fantastic Foundation Garden
Wildflower Extravaganza: Meadow and Woodland
A Rock Garden to Love
Don't Forget to Smell the Flowers
Great Gardening on a Hillside
Gardening in a Shady Nook
Successful Seashore Plantings
The Charm of a Cottage Garden
The Magic Spell of Water Gardening
The Multifaceted Herb Garden
Outdoor Gardening in Containers
A Deckside Garden
A Bed for Butterflies
A Five-Star Garden for Hummingbirds
A Garden for Plant Collectors
Create a Child's Garden
An Island of Flowers
True Blue, the Zenith of Gardens
A Take-It-Easy Garden
A Shrub Garden
Gardening with Groundcovers
The Romance of a Rose Garden
Part 3: A Feast of Flowers
An alphabetical listing of plants with species-by-species information on each plant's characteristics and how to care for it.
Appendix A: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Appendix B: AHS Plant Heat-Zone Map
Reading List
Plant Societies
Glossary
Index
Photography, Location, and Designer Credits
About the author
The late Lewis Hill, a beloved and best-selling Storey author, grew more than 20,000 trees on his farm in Greensboro, Vermont. He was also a member of the National Christmas Tree Association and the New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas Tree Association.
Nancy Hill is the co-author of many gardening books including The Flower Gardener’s Bible and The Lawn and Garden Owner’s Manual. She lives in Vermont.
Award-winning photographer Joseph De Sciose is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in numerous books and magazines, including The New York Times Magazine, Country Living Gardener, House & Garden, and Country Home.
Summary
Create the flower garden of your dreams. This comprehensive guide includes expert advice on everything from choosing an appropriate growing site to maximizing the lifespan of your plants. Charming illustrations and photographs accompany helpful tips on how to improve soil, fight off pests, and make all your flowers bloom with radiant color. Whether you’re a beginning gardener or a seasoned florist, The Flower Gardener’s Bible is a useful resource that will help you keep your garden healthy and beautiful for years to come.
