Gathering the design principles and tricks of the trade of the world's greatest garden makers, this illustrated guide provides expert advice in all aspects of the design process. By examining the way designers work, this book helps the reader decide on a garden layout and style, relate the garden to the landsecape, choose materials for surfaces and boundaries, incorporate living spaces and decorative features, and design planting schemes. Readers will be able to create an outdoor space that is aesthetically pleasing and meets their lifestyle needs.