Garden Surfaces

The Art of Accessible Gardens

Introducing The Art of Accessible Gardens, a practical, design-forward roadmap for transforming any outdoor space into an inviting, inclusive sanctuary. This guide centers on raised modular tactile beds, intuitive wayfinding, and textures you can feel as well as see. It delivers the right balance of beauty and usability for schools, community spaces, neighborhoods, and private yards alike. You’ll learn how to evaluate a site, map reach and clearance, choose durable materials, and implement irrigation and drainage that are simple to operate. From careful bed geometry and edge safety to long-term maintenance and ongoing accessibility testing, this book provides concrete steps you can apply today to empower participation and shared joy in every garden moment. Inside, you’ll find actionable guidance, templates, and checklists you can use right away. Key takeaways include - Raised modular bed designs that accommodate varying reach and mobility - Safe, rounded edges, clear circulation routes, and turning spaces - Durable materials with tactile textures and non-slip finishes - Integrated labeling braille, large-print signage, and color contrast - QR codes and audio cues for accessible, smartphone-friendly wayfinding - Planting strategies for height variation, scent, and seasonal interest - Efficient, accessible irrigation and drainage with simple controls - Ergonomic tools and maintenance routines for caregivers - Seasonal safety guidance and year-round care checklists - Community testing, feedback loops, and inclusive design processes - Quick-start guide with step-by-step setup and 30-day plan - Budgeting, procurement tips, and practical project timelines Begin your journey toward gardens that welcome everyone—one actionable plan at a time. Add to Cart to get started and transform outdoor spaces into participatory, joyful places for all.

Therapeutic Gardens

Increasingly landscape architects, garden designers, and healthcare professionals are asked to create gardens that meet the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a wide range of users. Landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom and occupational therapist Amy Wagenfeld present a collaborative approach that successfully translates the evidence-based principles of therapeutic design into practice using case studies from around the world. This practical guide demonstrates how gardens support learning, movement, well-being, and mental and psychological health. This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to include pandemic and mental health design, trauma-responsive design, designing for neurodivergence, and more. Beautifully designed with over 250 color images throughout, it also includes chapter introductions, summaries, case studies, and personal vignettes. This book is essential for professionals and students in landscape architecture, planning, design, healthcare, and mental health fields.

Garden Surfaces