As the number of visitors to historic gardens has increased dramatically in recent years, so has the demand for information on the history of both individual gardens and of garden styles. Many books have been published on this, but they are full of strange and unfamiliar terms. This alphabetical glossary of over five hundred words explains and illustrate these terms so that readers of garden literature and visitors to gardens make appreciate more fully what they are reading about or seeing. It also includes an informative chapter outlining the work of leading British garden designers from John Evelyn to Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. This book features countless black and white detailed photos, as well as numerous beautiful full-color photos. Combined with the informative text, this glossary will become an essential item for any gardener, garden enthusiast and bibliophile.