Books to Inspire Your Design Work
Residential Landscape Architecture by Norman Booth
A classic reference of principles and techniques for the process of designing a residential landscape.
The Garden Source by Andrea Jones
A very fine collection of over 800 photographs that provide inspiration for us as landscape designers. Simply put - visual candy!
Planting in a Post-Wild World by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West
A practical guide that describes how to create layered plant communities that will thrive in our modern world.
Landscape Graphics by Grant W. Reid, ASLA
A classic step-by-step guide to producing graphics for landscape designers.
Drawing and Designing with Confidence by Mike W. Lin, ASLA
A classic study in the principles of good graphics by a long time teacher of the art.
Planting: A New Perspective by Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury
Learn to use beautiful combinations of long-lived perennials and woody plants.
The Layered Garden by David Culp
A "how to" for creating a lush, colorful garden that is beautiful at every moment. Exquisite photos from my friend Rob Cardillo
The Living Landscape by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy
Inspiration and science on how to design for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden.