I enjoyed this book for it's step-by-step thoughtfulness in planning a garden, from site-planning to hardscaping. The second half of the book describes types of garden styles and plants/hardscapes/colours/accessories suitable to the style you are trying to achieve. There were even some styles I hadn't come across in my previous 20 books or so that I've read, which was interesting! It's mostly a 437 page book of beautiful and inspiring photos, however.