3 New Ornamental Plants Books Defining 2025

When Eugène Grasset, a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement, crafted this book, his aim was to fuse botanical beauty with artistic design. You’ll find 72 detailed illustrations that don’t just show plants but reveal their potential in ornamentation—covering everything from delicate flowers to grand trees. The book walks you through how these natural forms inspire decorative arts, textiles, and architecture, making it especially useful if you’re into botanical art or design. It’s not for casual gardeners; instead, it’s ideal if you want to deepen your understanding of plants as aesthetic elements and explore their creative applications.

What started as a passion for contemporary planting design led Neil Lucas to craft a detailed exploration of ornamental grasses tailored for both gardens and landscapes. You’ll find not just profiles of the best grasses but also practical insights into how they thrive in various settings, from commercial spaces to naturalistic plantings. The book breaks down maintenance techniques and offers an A to Z guide on growth habits and cultivar choices, making it a useful reference whether you’re designing a lush garden border or a sweeping landscape feature. If you seek to deepen your understanding of grass species and their design potential, this book will serve you well, though it’s less about artistic inspiration and more about hands-on application.

This tailored book explores the latest developments in ornamental plants, focusing on the discoveries and trends emerging in 2025. It examines cutting-edge botanical research and innovative cultivation techniques that match your background and specific interests. Through a personalized approach, the book reveals insights into new species, design trends, and ecological considerations shaping contemporary ornamental horticulture. By concentrating on your goals, it guides you through recent advances that transform how ornamental plants are viewed and utilized in gardens and landscapes. This customized exploration allows you to engage deeply with current knowledge, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of ornamental plants in a way that resonates with your unique perspective.

After living in Paris during her twenties and absorbing the city's floral artistry firsthand, Sandra Sigman developed the distinct French style of flower arranging that she shares in this book. You learn to craft arrangements that flow with passion and texture, from beribboned hand-tied bouquets to compote-style dining pieces, all enriched by practical guidance on choosing containers and flower care. Chapters explore diverse settings like powder rooms and mantles, illustrating how vintage stoneware and footed vases transform blooms into artful statements. This book suits anyone intrigued by floral design rooted in French tradition, especially those seeking to infuse their home or events with effortless elegance and movement.