Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers

This is a pretty book with examples of beautiful landscape design. There are some good design guidelines that for someone without a design sense will find useful. However, I was disappointed that most of the plants shown and mentioned are succulents, olive and citrus. Almost (about 80%) of the images are primarily succulents. This contributes to how pleasing all the photos are as it’s easy to design with such high style and unique plants - but they are not practical in other climates. This is a great book for Southern California but not Minnesota ( I was surprised to find this out when I thought the author had spent time living in my neighborhood). I actually came back from Santa Barbara last summer trying to figure out how to have an olive tree, if even in a container...searched high and low for even a cut bouquet on my table. So fun to look at but limiting for my purpose. I’m trying to find how to get these styles with plants that work in my zones. So a variety would have been a little more useful. I think a true design book tackles and succeeds at more of a challenge. This is what the average person is usually dealing with.

All future hostess gifts sorted! This book is it. The photos are light, bright, and a feast for the eyes. The garden tips and techniques are accessible and offer major bang for the buck. I love the eco-friendly vibe, and focus on less stuff - more living. Garden Style quickly replaced the pretty cookbook I display (and never use) in my kitchen and a second copy lives on my coffee table. I feel more connected to nature while cooking and lounging (inside) – plus this book I'll actually use!

Small Garden Style is impeccably written and beautifully photographed. The book is packed with simple and easy to implement ideas for turning the backyard into an oasis for enjoying outdoor time with friends and family. The Californian authors have got me dreaming of the spring thaw here in Minneapolis, as midwesterners are especially motivated to plan our gardens with an eye on making the most of our fair weather months. I so enjoy this book that I am gifting it to several friends as inspiration for the spring and summer, and as an abundant dose of green and liveliness while our gardens are covered in snow.

Such a good book if you are looking to renovate, update, add to your yard. We have been using it as a guide since we are starting from scratch in our backyard. They have listed styles, plants, containers, and so many useful tips! We especially appreciated the tips on layering and how to make artificial grass look more real!Looking forward to watching our yard grow in!

Love this book! I am starting a landscape project and was looking for a book to help me understand where to start and what to do, and this fabulous book appeared in my feed. It arrived and I could not put it down! Read it cover to cover and keep going back to post it photos and ideas. It starts with a design quiz and then moves step by step through all the pieces of the project highlighting various styles. The pictures are stunning and super inspiring! The whole feel of the book is accessible and friendly - it is EXACTLY what I need as I start my project.

This is a great book, the pictures and ideas will have you day dreaming for hours on end! The reason I am truly writing a review though is to praise the seller! Book although used was in perfect condition and they shipped it in a form-fitting padded mailer so it actually arrived in perfect condition!!? What a novel and simple idea *ahem Amazon please take note*! I will continue to buy used books from this seller in the future because of this one experience. Keep up the good work and attention to detail!

Gorgeous book with great ideas. Perfect for birthday, Valentine's or Mother's day gift!

I love this book!! So much lovely inspiration and practical design advice. There’s something for everyone with the different styles represented in this book. Thank you for including all the plant names in each photo as well.

I've always admired houses with beautiful and interesting gardens, but lacked the confidence and vision to plan my own. After reading this book I have a million ides and can't wait for warm weather to plan my own gardens. This is a great idea book with a beautiful and fascinating layout. Really glad I bought it. It's the kind of how-to book I haven't been able to find until now.