The Flower Gardener's Bible - by Lewis Hill & Nancy Hill (Paperback)

About the Book

In the same format as the very successful "The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, " this new primer is both painstakingly thorough and stunningly photographed. It covers every facet of growing perennials, annuals, bulbs, wildflowers, small trees, vines, and shrubs for season-long color and beauty. 500+ color photos.

Book Synopsis

Create the flower garden of your dreams with this comprehensive guide that 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. Lewis and Nancy Hill will guide you through every aspect of flower gardening.

With this complete reference book, you'll find:

• Advice on planning and preparing your site
• Inspirational designs for 23 gorgeous theme gardens
• An encyclopedia of more than 400 plants, including characteristics and caretaking tips

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.

From the Back Cover

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.

Review Quotes

"This is the complete guide to flower gardening as taught by a couple who learned through first-hand experience, trial and error and a little help from friends and advisers." -- The Washington Post

"[Lewis and Nancy Hill] ... have again created a work that is fun to read, easy to understand, and so exhaustive it seems a veritable mini-encyclopedia." -- The American Gardener

"... loaded with advice on improving soil, fighting pests and disease, plans for theme gardens, a schedule of blossoming times, and an expansive description of more than 400 flowering plants. Lewis and Nancy Hill have compiled an excellent guide." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Lewis and Nancy Hill's practical information on designing your flower garden is sure to make all your plants happy." -- Garden Gate

"It's an all-in-one manual that covers everything needed for achieving success with plants." -- Country Decorating Ideas

"Using their practical experiences as hands-on amateur gardeners, the Hills share techniques they find most useful, tips they feel most helpful, and treasured plants they think most reliable for successful flower gardens." -- Booklist

"...this concise overview presents a range of possibilities for novices." -- Library Journal

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.