Beautiful Gardens in America

An illustrated survey of American garden design organized by climate and by region, explaining how local weather and terrain influence plant choices and layout. The narrative moves through New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the West, and Pacific Northwest, describing formal and informal approaches, seasonal effects, and regional stylistic differences. Chapters blend practical observation with aesthetic reflection and are richly accompanied by color plates and photographs that document private estates, public grounds, wild gardens, and accessory features, with a final section of brief notes and garden gates.