The Art of Perennial Gardening: Creative Ways with Hardy Flowers

by Patrick Lima

Book Overview

In The Art of Perennial Garding Patrick Lima shares the secrets and strategies he has gleaned from gardening in Ontario's Burce Peninsula, bringing a seasoned, pragmatic perspective to his latest... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552092194
• ISBN13: 9781552092194
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

one of my favorites

i originally borrowed this book from the library and wound up re-borrowing it so much that i decided to buy it (a rarity for me). since then, i keep it in my satchel which is always in reach. i am currently designing and installing a new garden, and many of the combinations i will use are from this book.the author's comments and experiences are instructive, humorous and well written. indeed, i would not mind reading any writing he might produce.

ONE OF THE BEST GARDENING DESIGN BOOKS!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This book took me from color to design to planning borders so that something is in bloom all the time. The photographs provided identification of plants and I have found myself returning to them again and again to study the author's compositions. I also shared his views on gardening's place in one's life. Highly recommend.

Written with humor and clarity. EXCELLENT.

Patrick Lima is without question my favorite garden writer. He is knowledgable and witty, and really offers comprehensive material for gardening with perennials in a zone 4 region. I can't recommend this book highly enough. John's photos are spectacular.

An excellent gardening book!

Patrick Lima and John Scanlan once again have produced a lovely and informative book for gardeners. I am writing from zone 2, where gardening is a challenge! I found many useful ideas, and practical "how-to's". I have read it from cover to cover, and wait eagerly for the snow to melt, so I can try some of their ideas. Buy this book, it is money well spent!