Gardens of the world

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Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge you can apply to your own green space with this all-encompassing guide to gorgeous gardens! <br/> <br/>Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green <br/>spaces, brought to you by the leading publisher in the UK gardening category, <br/> <br/>The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations. <br/> <br/>Soar into the pages of this intricately designed garden guide to discover: <br/> <br/>-Informative introduction giving history and context of garden travel as a phenomenon <br/>-An overview of the types of garden that are going to feature in the book <br/>-Approximately 60 must-visit gardens and green spaces organized thematically <br/>-Gardens by the Bay, an astonishing feat of modern horticultural engineering <br/>-Immersive descriptions of each garden, giving its history, significance and cultural context <br/>-Feature spreads throughout shine a light on a particular area of interest <br/>-Plenty of hard-working content in the form of pull-out elements, story boxes, timelines, quotes from head gardeners and gardening tips to inspire you in your own horticultural efforts at home <br/> <br/>According to a recent study, the UK saw 54.4 million domestic day trips in England which included a visit to a garden compared to 47 million in 2017, an increase of 16%. Garden attractions also saw a 3% annual increase in domestic and inbound visitors, above the average for all attraction types. <br/> <br/>From urban oases like Palo Alto and The High Line, to the wild and wonderful Le Jardine Plume or Las Pozas, this book d