by Rosemary Alexander & Rachel Myers

The 3rd edition of The Essential Garden Design Workbook.

A well-designed garden provides pleasure to owner and visitor alike but often eludes even the most experienced gardener. The Essential Garden Design Workbook guides you through every stage of designing a garden, from site assessment to drawing up plans and selecting suitable materials. Here you will learn how to assess your site and experiment with design ideas that fit well with the garden’s surroundings. You will find easy ways to measure large spaces, estimate the height of a tree, and determine the right proportions for a deck, pathway, or steps.

The book includes clear instructions for drawing up plans – from initial concept diagram to final design. This book is tailor made for hands-on gardeners who want to rework their gardens to achieve that sought-after ‘designer finish’. Hundreds of explanatory drawings and quick-reference diagrams make this workbook a vital addition to the bookshelves of every gardener, design student, and professional. By working through this book from start to finish, a designer garden is within everyone’s reach.

Comments from Readers

5 out of 5* Great for personal gardeners and those looking for a career in the industry.  As a former Student of the English Garden School, all I can say is not only is this book well up to date, on all current thinking relating to Garden Design this particular version may well become The Industry Bible on the subject for current and future students on the subject.  So whether you are a gardener, looking for inspiration, or a Student starting out in your chosen horticultural career, or a landscaper perhaps needing to understand how a Garden Designer actually goes through their thought processes, then this is definitely The Book for your reference shelf so get out there and buy it you will not be disappointed.

5 out of 5* Fantastic book  Had taken this out the library, loved it so much I bought the book, am now putting it into action

5 out of 5* Very comprehensive book  All the details you need for designing a garden or the steps to becoming professional

5 out of 5* Perfect primer for first-time garden designers Reviewed in Canada.  I got this book to help me in beginning my own garden design service after gardening for myself for years. It’s very easy to understand and has some great tips. I am working on my first garden for someone else now!

5 out of 5* Everything you could want Reviewed in the United States.  From site analysis to creating your design style, this book literally maps out the process, from start to finish. The graphics and step by step instruction with detailed descriptions, and beautiful illustrations guiding you through every page. You can’t go wrong with this purchase. Thank you, Rosemary Alexander & Rachel Meyers for the absolutely flawless craftsmanship and guidance in your book.

5 out of 5* Reviewed in Mexico.  I find it excellent because of the themes it handles and the practical way of explaining the process of designing a garden. Very practical for someone who already knows design but starts in landscape.

5 out of 5* Gardening design bible Really helpful and informative

5 out of 5* Very clear & helpful One of the best books for budding garden designers that I’ve seen.

5 out of 5* Garden design All you needed to know in one book.