Phillip Johnson - Connected - Sustainable Landscapes

Australian landscape designer Phillip Johnson became an international household name after winning Best in Show at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in 2013 - the equivalent of winning a gold medal at the Olympics. Connected explores Phillip’s philosophy of engaging with nature in a sustainable way and focuses on some of his key passions - the thoughtful connection of landscape to home, the re-creation of thriving habitats for indigenous plants and animals, integrated sustainable water management and the creation of natural chemical-free pools. Illustrated with lavish photography, this heartfelt book tells the stories behind the creation of over twenty of his landscape designs, ranging from show gardens to small suburban spaces and large rural expanses, as well as his own stunning home garden “laboratory”. Phillip’s behind-the-scenes account of his journey to Chelsea is another highlight.