Best Landscape Books of 2025

"Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms" is a comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home. With precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this book includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, tasty mushroom recipes, and an invaluable troubleshooting guide. The author, Paul Stamets, is a renowned mycologist and founder of Fungi Perfecti. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in mycology, whether as a hobby or commercially. It is well-written, informative, and filled with beautiful photographs and illustrations. Overall, it is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start growing mushrooms or expand their knowledge in the field."

Piet Oudolf At Work is a major monograph on the Dutch garden designer, showcasing gardens throughout his career and across the globe. This book offers unprecedented insight into his design process, working methods, and inspirations, and features original sketches and drawings – many of which are published here for the first time. The book also includes gatefolds and tip-ins to explain key designs. Overall, this book is a must-have for landscape architecture enthusiasts, offering fresh insight into the work and creative practice of Piet Oudolf and his significance in the field.

The Spring Adult Coloring Book Large Print is a perfect addition to any adult or senior's relaxation routine. With stunning spring-themed designs, this coloring book offers 60 carefully crafted, easy-to-follow pages for stress relief and relaxation. Each page is tailored for adults and seniors, with large print and unique designs such as seasonal flowers, butterflies, and gardens. The single-sided pages avoid bleeding through, and the premium glossy cover is scratch and stain-resistant. Overall, this coloring book is an excellent way to unwind, and its simplicity and large format make it a perfect gift for anyone who loves to color.

The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook is a must-have for anyone who wants to create a stunning flower garden all year round. With over 30 different flowers to choose from, this book provides expert guidance and inspirational ideas to help gardeners of all experience levels achieve success. The book features beautiful photos and essential information on planting, care, disease and pest problems, cut-flower harvesting, and recommended varieties. Additionally, the book offers chapters on summer-flowering shrubs, tiny bulbs, flowers for constant color throughout the season, and more. This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to create a beautiful and thriving flower garden.

Bringing Nature Home by Douglas W. Tallamy is a compelling guide that sheds light on the unbreakable link between native plant species and wildlife. The author emphasizes the importance of native plants in sustaining biodiversity and highlights the negative impact of habitat destruction on wildlife populations. The book provides practical and achievable recommendations for everyone with access to a patch of earth to make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity by simply choosing native plants. The book has gained significant momentum in gardening circles, and it's a must-read for anyone interested in increasing biodiversity in their garden or landscape.

The Art of Outdoor Living: Gardens for Entertaining Family and Friends is a guide to creating stylish and livable outdoor spaces for entertaining, playing, and relaxing. Landscape designer Scott Shrader shares twelve beautiful properties, all designed to be lived in and enjoyed as extensions of the homes they surround. Shrader shows readers how to connect the landscape outside with interior decor, resulting in an exterior environment that flows naturally and stylishly. This book is perfect for those who aspire to take down the wall between garden and house. Overall, The Art of Outdoor Living is a modern and chic guide to designing outdoor entertainment spaces.

The Layered Garden: Design Lessons for Year-Round Beauty from Brandywine Cottage is a book that teaches readers how to create a nonstop parade of colors in their garden by mastering the design technique of layering. By interplanting many different species in the same area, the garden will have a continuous display of vibrant colors that change throughout the seasons. The author, David Culp, takes readers on a personal tour through his celebrated garden, showcasing how layering works in different parts of the garden. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to signature plants for all four seasons. Overall, The Layered Garden is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to create a beautiful garden that is both functional and visually stunning.

Transform your outdoor garden into a picturesque Garden of Eden with this comprehensive garden design encyclopedia!The garden you’ve always wished for is achievable with this practical gardening bible for all your horticultural needs. Whether you are new to gardening or a seasoned expert, this design book filled with beautiful illustrations and guides will bring all your design ideas to life.. From planning to planting, find all the gardening ideas and advice you need to redesign and revamp your garden. Here’s what you’ll find inside:   • Explains every stage of the design process, from assessing the space to drawing up detailed plans    • Showcases a wide range of landscape styles, identifying key elements needed to create the look    • Includes a quick-reference visual directory of plants and materials    • 32 new pages added, featuring 16 insightful case studies of RHS gold medal-winning landscapes, each analyzed through stunning photographs . This landscape design encyclopedia is packed with vital information needed to achieve a healthy, thriving garden. It has valuable advice to guide you from the initial stages of preparation such as choosing the correct materials for your structures and assessing your drainage, to laying patios, making ponds and planting perennials. . Discover a magnitude of inspirational portfolios including modernist, sustainable, Japanese, urban, family and cottage gardens to recreate your garden into a modern horticultural masterpiece. Understand the unique features of each garden style, create your own plan and marvel at case studies showcasing the gold standard of each garden type.. This stunning landscaping book comes with a visual dictionary and coverage of all the latest gardening trends, and effortlessly combines style with substance to guide you along the way as you plan and plant your perfect outdoor space. It’s perfect for beginner gardeners and those looking for a bit of inspiration.

The Fruit Gardener's Bible is a comprehensive guide to growing fruits and nuts in your home garden. Written by Lewis Hill and Leonard Perry, the book covers everything from selecting the best varieties for your area to caring for and harvesting your crops. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this reference guide will help you cultivate delicious organic fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, grapes, pears, and peaches. Overall, The Fruit Gardener's Bible is an excellent resource for anyone looking to grow their own fruits and nuts in a sustainable and fruitful way.

Palm Beach Living is a stunning book that explores the unique and evolving design trends of the exclusive barrier island of Palm Beach. The book showcases a variety of homes and gardens, from charming bungalows to sleek minimalist houses, all of which embrace indoor-outdoor living. With renowned architects, landscape designers, and interior designers, each home reflects the unique aesthetic of its owner. Guided by Palm Beacher Jennifer Ash Rudick and with photographs by Nick Mele, readers are granted an intimate look at the best in tropical living. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in interior design and the tropical lifestyle.