Landscape Architect and Urban Horticulturist with 14 years of experience designing rooftop gardens and terrace landscapes. He is a certified member of the Society of Garden Designers and an expert in container gardening and micro-climates.
Garrett Banks solves the unique challenges of cultivating nature in concrete environments. His career focuses on the structural and horticultural realities of urban gardening, from load-bearing calculations for penthouse terraces to wind-proofing high-rise planters. Garrett's advice is indispensable for city dwellers dealing with limited space, harsh exposures, and irrigation logistics. He combines engineering knowledge with horticultural expertise to teach readers how to select the right species for specific hardiness zones and how to build self-sustaining outdoor sanctuaries that survive despite neglect or extreme weather.