This publication is designed to provide a comprehensive guide to technical information on garden design. It offers fundamental information on design, features, plants, and maintenance, as well as how to incorporate these elements into garden designs. The book is illustrated with examples, photographs, and a list of plants for each feature, making it a useful resource for addressing various issues related to garden development.

Students of ornamental horticulture and researchers will find valuable information on the historical aspects, principles, and various styles of garden design from around the world, supported by relevant references for further study. Amateur garden enthusiasts and homeowners who enjoy designing and selecting plants for their own gardens will find the practical guidelines contained in the book most useful. Professionals involved in the design and development of gardens, such as those for factories, temples, avenues, airports, and homes, will find complete guidelines in the form of designs, features, plants, and maintenance of specialized gardens to fulfill the requirements of various situations.

The book also includes information for those who wish to obtain garden development services through agencies or landscape contractors, as well as sources of supplies in different regions to facilitate the procurement of plants and sundries. As such, it serves as a comprehensive guide for those in need of technical information on garden development.