Description |
223 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
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At head of title: Creative homeowner. |
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"Planet friendly publishing, green edition"--Title page verso. |
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Includes index. |
Contents |
Designing with stone -- Planning your project -- Stone as a building material -- Tools & techniques -- Paths & walkways -- Stone patios -- Landscape steps - -Stone & water features -- Setting large stones -- Rock gardens -- Freestanding walls -- Retaining walls. |
Summary |
Featuring more than 290 full-colour photographs and 40 full-colour illustrations, "Landscaping with Stone" provides readers with everything they need to know about stonescaping--including how to incorporate stone into a garden design, choosing the right kind of stone and finding inspiration for your design. It also includes expert advice on basic stone-working techniques--from transporting to cutting and setting--as well as step-by-step instructions for the most popular stonescape projects, such as patios, walls, and rock gardens. |
Subject |
Stone in landscape gardening.
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Masonry.
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Stone walls -- Design and construction.
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Garden walks -- Design and construction.
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Patios -- Design and construction.
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Added Author |
Creative Homeowner Press.
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Added Title |
Creative homeowner landscaping with stone |
ISBN |
9781580114462 |
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1580114466 |
Music No. |
CH274179 Creative Homeowner |
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