This guide to gardening examines the links between the paintings and gardens of the Impressionists and their influence on gardens today using 20 black and white archive photographs, the paintings of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro, and his own photographs. 20 colour planting plans show how to adapt their ideas for gardens. Chapters include The Wild Garden, The Colour Garden, The Japanese Garden and The Cutting Garden. Another book by the author is Renoir's Garden.