“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

Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.

Tim Richardson, consultant editor, is an acclaimed garden historian and critic of landscape architecture.

Toby Musgrave is a widely published garden writer and historian.