The Less is More Garden Book

“Big ideas for your small garden.” —Garden Design

When it comes to gardens, bigger isn’t always better, and The Less Is More Garden shows

you how to take advantage of every square foot of space. Designer Susan

Morrison offers savvy tips to match your landscape to your lifestyle,

draws on years of experience to recommend smart plants with seasonal

interest, and suggests hardscape materials to personalize your space.

Inspiring photographs highlight a variety of inspiring small-space

designs from around the country. With The Less Is More Garden, you’ll see how limited space can mean unlimited opportunities for gorgeous garden design.

Review quotes

“Garden designer Morrison explains that the wonder of

the small garden arises from its high degree of outdoor pleasure

combined with the benefits of intimacy, manageability, and

individuality. Her illuminating new book shows garden lovers the way to

achieve the full measure of this effect. . . . The inviting use of more

than 260 color photographs, in conjunction with planting charts and

sample illustrations, creates an inspiring vision for even the most

humble gardener who hopes to create a version of sustainable paradise.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Less is More Garden

by Susan Morrison for Timber Press delivers what it promises—big ideas.

. . . In design, constraints such as limited space often inspire

creative solutions and great ideas. Morrison’s work is evidence of this

premise, although I suspect she would shine in any setting.” —NYBG’s Plant Talk

“This book by Susan Morrison will give you big ideas for your small garden.” —Garden Design

“The Less is More Garden

gives homeowners, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts solid ideas to help

transform small gardens into a personalized, thoughtful, and unique

destinations. Through well-chosen pictorial examples, and the

comprehensive coverage of the major design considerations, Morrison

demonstrates that an inviting, detailed, family-friendly, and even lush

garden can be created with minimal space.” —Gardenista

“Gain valuable insights into developing a signature garden style.” —Garden Design Newsletter

“Yes, your minuscule yard can look this magical. . . . take a cue from gardening expert Susan Morrison.” —Architectural Digest

“Numerous practical ideas for fine-tuning the design of [your] outdoor world.” —A Way To Garden

“Whether you’re designing your first garden on a small lot or

downsizing from a large garden to a smaller space, you’ll find practical

and helpful planning advice and inspirational photos in The Less Is More Garden.” —Digging

“An excellent resource for making gorgeous smaller gardens.” —Country Gardens

“Susan Morrison has a knack for creating lush, inviting gardens in the

most awkward of spaces. Her most imaginative and unexpected tricks are

found in this guide—the perfect combination of dreamy, aspirational, and

doable.” —Amy Stewart, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Drunken Botanist

“Completely inspired! A wonderful book loaded with Susan’s wisdom,

practical advice, and beautiful examples for achieving stunning

results.” —Joe Lamp’l, host of PBS TV series, Growing a Greener World; founder of joegardener.com

Number of pages

224

Publication date

February 07, 2018

ISBN

9781604697919

“A superb and thoughtful boost of design inspiration to professionals

and homeowners alike—a veritable abundance of simple pleasures!” —Lisa

Port, national president of Association of Professional Landscape Designers

“Susan helps us see our gardens through the lens of simplicity and

ease. Her tips are practical, fresh, and inspiring.” —Theresa Loe,

founder of Living Homegrown