The Garden Book

The bestselling survey of the world’s finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspiration

Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works.

From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearson’s heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park, Sissinghurst to Versailles. The biggest names and rising stars of contemporary garden design are showcased alongside iconic figures of the past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaudí, Dan Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander, Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf, and more.

The Garden Book is an essential reference and exquisite gift, offering today’s gardeners infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape.

Review

“The ultimate A-to-Z guide to world-class landscapes and the talents behind them.” – Southern Living

“Celebrate the gift of gorgeous garden designs by taking a tour of some of the world’s most famous – and lovely – gardens.” – HGTV

“A truly sumptuous encyclopedia ... its range is magnificent – from ancient China and India to Renaissance Italy to modern Los Angeles.” – Sunday Telegraph Magazine

“Read it and relax.” – The Times

“A good introduction to the pioneers who defined modern gardening.” – Garden Answers

“This highly accessible overview of 500 garden designers covers gardens and landscapes as diverse as ancient Persia, classical Europe and the contemporary United States.” – The Indianapolis Star

“A must-have for today’s gardeners.” – Architectural Digest

About the Author

Phaidon Editors

Tim Richardson, consultant editor, is an acclaimed garden historian and critic of landscape architecture.

Toby Musgrave is a widely published garden writer and historian