American Roots

“This transcontinental tour of modern home gardens showcases a healthy dose of gardener and garden diversity across the spectrum of the American landscape. It offers lessons and inspiration and ingeniously seasons them with playfulness, passion, and purpose.” –Jennifer Jewell, author of Under Western Skies and The Earth in Her Hands, host of Cultivating Place

“As an editor of a national magazine, I know how difficult it is to find gardens beautiful enough to inspire people across the country. This book does just that–letting us have a peek over the fence to discover new plants, design ideas, and the gardeners themselves.” –Stephen Orr, editor in chief, Better Homes Gardens

“Includes design tips and ideas to inspire home gardeners everywhere.” –Library Journal

“A garden is a personal thing, and it is about time we have a book that will inspire American gardeners to be personal about their design and plants. American Roots is well worth a place either on the coffee table or in the library of every gardener.” –Sidney Frazier, vice president of horticulture, Middleton Place

“I love this book. Here are home gardens of designers from every part of our great country that are inspiring proof of a passionate vitality and freshness in American gardening today.” –Page Dickey, author of Uprooted, co-founder of The Garden Conservancy Open Days

“American Roots serves as not just a celebration of US gardening styles but also of an overarching gardening community, of which its readers are a warmly welcomed part.” –Horticulture

“American Roots warms readers’ hearts by showing both the diversity and unity within the community of American gardeners.” –Su Casa Magazine

“Featuring modern and classic gardens, coast-to-coast, there is green inspiration on every page.” –Good Grit

“Focusing on regional native plants and on creating outdoor spaces that are a reflection of place, these innovative gardeners are helping to shift the way every element of a garden is chosen.” –Orange County Register

“The collaborators travelled the length and breadth of the USA discovering remarkable gardens….I urge you to read and enjoy.” –Gardens Illustrated

Nick McCullough is a certified designer by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and served on its board. He holds degrees in horticulture and art history from The Ohio State University and studied landscape design in Northwest England. A self-described plant nerd, Nick is passionate about perennials and has a masterful understanding of how plants thrive in regional climates.

Allison McCullough is the head of marketing for McCullough’s Landscape & Nursery. Allison ensures the brand delivers thoughtful communications and special touches that only come from a family-owned business.

Teresa Woodward brings a background in magazine writing and gardening experience. During her 14-year writing career, she has written and produced garden content for regional and national publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, Tribune Publishing, and Country Gardens and currently serves as Contributing Garden Editor at Midwest Living magazine. She has won Gold and Silver Awards by the Association of Garden Communicators.

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