Step by step to the perfect garden. John Brookes is regarded worldwide as one of the most outstanding garden designers. In this highly practical, easy-to-understand, and inspiring book, he explains exactly how to approach garden design and what a successful design is based on. His principles and methods can be applied to any garden design. He teaches how to work with site proportions, the use of photography, and CAD systems. He introduces readers to the fundamentals of measuring as well as all the necessary tools and methods. Ultimately, one learns how to create a garden that harmoniously integrates into the surroundings using native plants and local materials. Through numerous case studies, John Brookes presents various gardens and garden elements he has designed and shows in detail how they are planned.