The Garden: Elements and Styles

Organized in a clear A–Z format, The Garden explores more than 200 garden styles, features, ornaments, and design principles, spanning both modern and historical traditions. With concise definitions, insightful commentary, and over 500 stunning images, this beautifully illustrated volume serves as an inspiring reference for beginners and experts alike.

Written by garden historian Toby Musgrave—author of Phaidon’s acclaimed The Gardener’s Garden—the entries range from Allée, Borrowed Landscape, and Coastal Garden to Minimalism, New Perennial Planting, Pool, Vista, and Xeriscape. Together, they form a one-of-a-kind visual glossary, highlighting more than 400 gardens worldwide, from private retreats to public icons.

Within its pages, readers will encounter legendary landscapes such as the Baroque gardens of Versailles, little-seen tropical courtyards by contemporary designers, Frida Kahlo’s vibrant courtyard in Mexico, and Derek Jarman’s poetic coastal garden in Dungeness, England. The book also celebrates the work of renowned designers—Andrea Cochran, Emily Erlam, Raymond Jungles, Dan Pearson, Piet Oudolf—and showcases the creativity of emerging talents and dedicated garden makers.

Whether dreaming of a romantic English cottage garden or tending a minimalist Japanese Zen retreat, The Garden offers endless inspiration and a deeper appreciation for the art and history of garden design.

Dimensions: 245 mm x 210 mm.