“Thank you for sending this classic text. This has some of the most readily accessible diagrams, sections, and drawings available for landscape architects. Timeless!” — Bambi Yost, Iowa State University

“The author uses hand-drawn sketches to illustrate his message. They are clear and attractive examples. His content will help students understand conceptual landscape design.” — Karen Sumek, Cuyamaca College

“An excellent introductory text to landscape design. Booth supports his script with examples rather than meaningless prose. The best I have read.” — Warren Lytle, Shasta Community College

“Contents are logically arranged by elements introduction, intuitive in the design sequence, and ends with brief classic design/project delivery process.” — Paul Chu, Chabot College

“The graphics are quite good, clear, and inclusive. I encourage the students to purchase it if they don’t already have it.” — Mark Boyer, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

“Chapter 7 is the best-written description of the design process and should be required reading of every landscape architecture student. Graphic presentation of this book sets the standard of the profession.” — D. G. Abbey, Louisiana State University

“Teaching beginning landscape architecture design is difficult. Basic design books using abstract principles or architectural/building concepts abound. Booth’s book singularly highlights landscape architectural elements with clear design principles.” — Tom Haldeman, Kansas State University

“A timeless text. The value of the content is very high for entry students and basic design coursework.” — Shawn T. Kelly, University of Wisconsin

“No course in site design should be without this book.” — M. R. Hodges, Michigan State University

“The strongest part of the text is its wonderful illustrations. They are well drawn and thoroughly explained.” — Elizabeth Williams, Virginia Western Community College

“This text is generally considered to be one of the best basic references available.” — Michael Murphy, Texas A&M University

“The text is clearly written, succinct, and to the point. Hand-drawn graphics and freehand lettering provides good examples for emulation while they clearly illustrate written text and are more effective than photos in most cases.” — Glen Cook, Mississippi State University

“The chapter on plant material is particularly well written, with a clear and sensitive explanation of landscape industry relationships.” — Mary Haque, Clemson University

1. Landform
Significance / Aesthetic Character / Spatial Sensation / Views / Drainage / Microclimate / Functional Use of the Land / Expression of Landform / Contour Lines / Spot Elevations / Hachures / Value and Color / Model / Computer Graphics / Ratio Method / Percentage Method / Landform Types by Form / Level Landform / Convex Landform / Ridge / Concave Landform / Valley / Functional Uses of Landform / Spatial Definition / Control Views / Influence Movement / Affect Microclimate / Aesthetic Uses

2. Plant Materials
Significance / Functional Uses of Plant Material / Architectural Uses of Plant Material / Creation of Space / Screening / Privacy Control / Visual Plant Characteristics / Plant Size / Plant Form / Plant Color / Foliage Type / Plant Texture / Aesthetic Uses of Plant Material / Complementors / Unifiers / Emphasizers / Acknowledgers / Softener / View Enframement / Planting Design Process and Principles

3. Buildings
Building Clusters and Spatial Definition / Distance to Building Height Ratio / Plan Arrangement / Building Character / Building Clusters and Types of Spaces / Central Open Space / Focused Open Space / Channeled Linear Space / Organic Linear Space / Design Guidelines for Building Clusters / Siting Individual Buildings / Relating Buildings to a Site / Landform / Plant Material / Building Design / Transition Space / Walls / Pavement

4. Pavement
Functional and Compositional Uses / Accommodate Intense Use / Provide Direction / Suggest Rate and Rhythm of Movement / Create Repose / Indicate Uses of the Ground Plane / Influence Scale / Provide Unity / Serve as a Setting / Establish Spatial Character / Provide Visual Interest / Design Guidelines for Pavement / Basic Pavement Materials / Loose Pavement: Gravel and Its Variations / Unit Pavers / Adhesive Pavement

5. Site Structures
Steps / Ramps / Walls and Fences / Define Space / Screen Views / Separate Functions / Modify Climate / Sitting Elements / Visual Elements / Retaining Walls / Design Guidelines / Wall and Fence Materials / Stone / Brick / Portland Cement Concrete / Wood / Wrought Iron / Seating / Rest or Wait / Converse / Observe / Study or Eat

6. Water
General Characteristics / Plasticity / Motion / Sound / Reflectivity / General Uses of Water / Consumption / Irrigation / Climate Control / Sound Control / Recreation / Visual Uses of Water / Flat, Static Water / Flowing Water / Falling Water / Jets / Combination Water Features

7. The Design Process
Project Acceptance / Research and Analysis / Base Plan Preparation / Site Inventory and Analysis / Client Interview / Program Development / Design / Ideal Functional Diagram / Site-Related Functional Diagram / Concept Plan / Form Composition Study / Preliminary Master Plan / Master Plan / Schematic Design / Design Development / Construction Drawings / Implementation / Post-Construction Evaluation and Maintenance