These two books bring springtime to the holidays, each book presenting an exciting and inspirational look at some of today’s most celebrated landscape designers

The Graphic Garden, by Keith Williams | Based in South Florida, Williams has been designing sumptuous outdoor spaces for over 20 years. He and his partner, Mario Nievera, of Nievera Williams Design have created one of the country’s leading landscape architectural firms, creating stunning gardens that are brimming with texture and vibrant foliage.

Artifact, by Jeff Mendoza | Artifact presents the thoughtful and sophisticated landscape designs of Jeff Mendoza. A formally trained artist, his work often reflects the natural world - depicting botanical forms with earthy palettes. He noticed this connection and opened his eponymous firm, J. Mendoza Gardens in 1987.