James van Sweden

James van Sweden is America's leading garden designer and landscape architect based in Washington D.C. His revolutionary garden designs often combine dramatic informal plantings with the practical beauty of architectural 'bones' that anchor his gardens to the ground. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and the recipient of many distinguished awards. His work is published widely in gardening books and periodicals and he is a frequent guest on television and radio shows. Image © Richard Felber

Architecture in the Garden By James van Sweden Introduction by Penelope Hobhouse This beautifully illustrated book is a very accessible guide to the principles of introducing architecture into your garden, from a simple wall or fence to more artistic arrangements. Category: Architecture, Art and Design, Gardens and Gardening Publisher: Frances Lincoln

The Gardens of Frank Lloyd Wright By Derek Fell Introduction by James van Sweden Publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's death, this is the first book in full colour to focus on Wright's four most famous residential landscapes and gardens inspired by his designs. Category: Architecture, Art and Design, Gardens and Gardening Publisher: Frances Lincoln