Guide for professionals involved in the design and maintenance of parks and gardens. It tries to set out the steps to follow in the conception and management of a green space. It is divided into three main parts: the first analyzes the origin and function of green areas, the second studies the t ethnic aspects and the factors to be taken into account in the creation of these spaces, and the third focuses on management aspects. 175 p.: illustration, photo, panels, 30x24 cm, paperback