Garden Design Close Up - Hardcover

'I've been spending days with this book, and would recommend it to anyone practicing, studying, or interested in contemporary garden design' - Let's Talk 'Jaw-dropping photographs and truly helpful practical advice aren't common gardening book bedfellows ... this book has both. Aspirational inspiration...' - English Garden 'A beautiful, engaging book ... there is an intimacy about the write-up for each garden that is incredibly appealing. In the modern age where we want instant facts and gratification, this book is perfect' - Gardens Illustrated

From modernist to Mediterranean, and from jungle to Japanese, Garden Design Close Up is a font of inspiration for those looking to give their garden a contemporary makeover. Focusing on 100 real gardens of diverse types around the globe, the book provides in-depth information about contemporary styles. The featured selections are designed by leading lights of British landscaping, such as Christopher Bradley-Hole, Anthony Paul and Dan Pearson, alongside internationally recognized names like Luciano Giubbilei, Paolo Pejrone, Robert Irwin and Martha Schwartz. This illustration- led compendium will delight even armchair gardeners those who prefer to admire gorgeous gardens rather than get their green fingers dirty but it is equally well-suited to those looking for ideas for their outside spaces. Serious gardeners will find within its pages a tremendously detailed resource, with plenty of helpful, practical advice

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Art
Chapter Two: Landscape
Chapter Three: World
Chapter Four: Plants
Chapter Five: Composition
Chapter Six: Lifestyle
Chapter Seven: Close Up on Colour
Chapter Eight: City Space
Chapter Nine: Environment
Chapter Ten: Atmosphere