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From documentaries to inspiring photographic tours , our want list this year ranges from the heartfelt to the how - to in horticulture Holy Writ . Take a amble across America ’s most beautiful gardens withGardens at First LightandOutstanding American Gardens . acquire from the creative process behindThe High Line , and Piet Oudolf ’s influential ideas inHummelo . Be inspired and get planting advice fromThe Right - Size Flower Garden , Chanticleer’sThe artistic production of Gardening , The New Shade Garden , andHeaven is a Garden .
The High LineBy : James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio & RenfroFrom $ 48 atAmazon
fuck as a spherical landmark , the originative journey of the High Line is unveiled in a first - hand , behind - the - scenes invoice from its designer ’s viewpoint . With previously unpublished archival drawings , hundred of illustration and double of construction , the architecture and composition of the commons is deconstructed in a visually compelling chef-d’oeuvre .
garden at First LightBy : Stacy BassFrom $ 40 atAmazon
Take a photographic journeying to a dozen individual gardens in the most resplendent visible radiation of sidereal day . Photographer Stacy Bass shares a salient collection of over 200 mental image captured at daybreak showcasing the variety of grand landed estate landscapes and modest gardens in the Northeast . Hand - drawn bird ’s eye view sketch of each attribute and tale of how each garden came to fruition extend endless inspiration .
The artistic production of Gardening : Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from ChanticleerBy : R. William ThomasFrom $ 24 atAmazon
From one of the most imaginative and romantic public gardens in America follow an incredibly down - to - earth pathfinder filled with innovative planting techniques and ideas . The artful gardens at Chanticleer are shared visually through recherche pic and insightful lesson such as how to use hardscape material in a reinvigorated way , how to achieve the stark labor union between flora and land site , and other exciting how - to ’s that convey the special magic of Chanticleer to life .
The Right - Size Flower GardenBy : Kerry Ann MendezFrom $ 15 atAmazon
Learn how to create a small - maintenance blossom garden that you may manage ( and love ) for half the work . Transform your landscape with simple design changes , right plant life choices , and clip - and - free energy - saving shortcuts while still having a standout beautiful garden .
Outstanding American Gardens : A Celebration - 25 age of the Garden ConservancyBy : Page Dickey and Marion BrennerFrom $ 34 atAmazon
Enjoy a attractively illustrate tour of outstanding public and private garden within a wide variety of designs , area , and habitats throughout the country . Celebrating its 25th anniversary , the Conservancy partake eight garden it has helped save and 43 of the more than 3,000 private gardens that have been opened to the public through its Open Days program .
The New Shade Garden : Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate ChangeBy : Ken DruseFrom $ 28 atAmazon
A comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden suited to the changing clime . Details and advice about project the garden , watering without stressing limited resources , pruning , preparing ground , and lie with the many prime and verdure that prefer tincture make this a manual covering all aspects of the horticulture cognitive process with the climate in mind .
Hummelo : A journeying Through a Plantsman ’s LifeBy : Piet Oudolf and Noel KingsburyFrom $ 33 atAmazon
A tribute to Piet Oudolf , the organic evolution of Oudolf as a designer is traced through his journey from gardener to horticultural superstar . Hummelois an intimate look at Oudolf ’s personal garden with exuberant photography , essays that spotlight important technique and uncommon glimpses of Oudolf ’s casual life that have led to his spectacular career .
Heaven Is a Garden : Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration and ReflectionBy : Jan JohnsenFrom $ 15 atAmazon
absorb from her 40 age in the landscape design business , Jan Johnsen shares her unparalleled approach to make invite outdoor spaces . Learning to find the ‘ power spot ’ in a landscape painting and how to use ‘ the most auspicious direction ’ in the garden , Johnsen weaves ancient traditions and modern ideas for a new way to make spaces outdoors that enhance well - being .
Related : See ourHoliday Gift Guidefor more garden - inspired gifts .
