Doug Hoerr, FASLA, Co-Founder and Senior Partner: “Design eye candy for seeing how to seamlessly integrate all the moving parts of a garden or landscape into a pleasing and functional whole.”

Nick Fobes, PLA, Partner: “This classic by Thomas Church distills garden design into a simple yet insightful approach, emphasizing how people truly experience outdoor spaces. Church’s insights on designing for function, beauty, and experience remain just as relevant today as when the book was first published.”

Doug Hoerr: “Plantsman Beth Chatto bridged the gap between design and horticulture. This book teaches the dynamic and architectural power of plant composition and selection based on the microclimates of the site.”

Carroll Conway, President and Partner: “Green Tapestry by Beth Chatto is a great read for designers, offering practical insights on naturalistic planting and how to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes that work with nature. I love this book for its thoughtful approach and real-world wisdom, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for inspiration in designing with nature in mind.”

Carroll Conway: “We would be remiss if we didn’t include Hoerr Schaudt’s Movement and Meaning. In this book, we share 45 public, private, and cultural projects and how we embed plant material into our designs and create meaningful, ever-evolving gardens. It’s 256 pages of informative eye candy.”

John Evans, Partner: “Beth Chatto’s Drought Resistant Planting is a book that has a real presence in today’s garden design narrative. It poses the important question, How can we do more with less (water)?”