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Genre: Gardening / Landscape Design / Home & Garden
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Book Review:
David Stevens' ''Creative Garden Designs'' is less of a step-by-step manual and more of a visual and conceptual feast for anyone dreaming of a beautiful garden. Its greatest strength is its breadth of inspiration, showcasing a wide array of styles from around the world. The photographs are lush and truly aspirational, helping you visualize different possibilities for your own space. The accompanying drawings and plans provide a solid grounding in basic design principles. While it gives excellent guidance on ''what'' to plant for different effects and styles, readers looking for detailed ''how-to'' instructions on construction or plant care might need to supplement it with more technical books. This book is perfect for the gardener who has mastered the basics and is now ready to think about cohesion, style, and creating an outdoor room. It's an excellent tool for the planning phase, helping to define your vision before you put a spade in the ground.