Description: Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, the A-to-Z format of this fully updated bestseller creates fascinating juxtapositions between the 500 iconic garden-makers of all time found within its pages
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"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