Gardening with Foliage First: 127 Dazzling Combinations that Pair the Beauty of Leaves with Flowers, Bark, Berries, and More
Another terrific book from authors Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz ... practical, crammed with important information to turn your designs into spectacular shows. My full review is here.
Designing with Succulents
This update to Debra Lee Baldwin's very popular first edition some years ago, you'll want to have this complete rewrite, including magnificent gardens owned by designers & others. My full review of the book is here.
And to go along with Baldwin's book, you'll want to consider:
Prick
The book profiles more than 80 cacti and succulents -- favorites of the author, who founded London's first shop dedicated to these plants. There are descriptions and photos of each one, and in the back of the book, a care guide and design tips. Succulents are zooming in popularity, so if you're intrigued, you'll want both of these books.
Garden Renovation: Transform Your Yard Into the Garden of Your Dreams
Who better than Bobbie Schwartz, former president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) to get you going and inspire you to update your garden. Packed with advice, photos, plants, and much more. My full review is here.
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