Transform yards and grounds with time-tested landscape design principles.
A clear, practical guide to improving grounds through the art of landscape gardening. This edition presents the concepts of design, planting, and grounds layout in plain language, making European and American approaches accessible to beginners and experienced gardeners alike. It emphasizes harmony, practicality, and long-term care, helping you create beautiful outdoor spaces that endure.
What you’ll experience in this book:
- Foundations of landscape gardening, including the differences between formal and natural styles and how to choose the right approach for your site.
- Guidance on planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, with attention to scale, grouping, and seasonal interest.
- Practical steps for laying out lawns, walks, water features, and decorative elements with an eye toward maintenance and cost.
- Strategies for integrating outbuildings, drives, and garden spaces to create cohesive, usable grounds.
Ideal for readers planning a new grounds project, homeowners updating existing landscapes, or anyone curious about the principles behind enduring garden design.