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More copies of this ISBNStonescaping: A Guide to Using Stone in Your Gardenby Jan Kowalcz Whitner
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Whether used as a natural ornamental feature, or cut and dressed to make walls, paving, and terraces, stone acts as the "bones" of a garden, giving it an atmosphere of permanence and time-worn distinction.
Stonescaping shows readers how to apply Asian, European, and contemporary design approaches at home, using stone features to solve common site problems and beautify their gardens. Chapters on building walls, paths, terraces, stone-rimmed ponds, rockeries, and troughs provide step-by-step instructions for creating these and other design features using basic hand tools. In addition to its practical and detailed directions for selecting, finding, and working with stone, Stonescaping explains how to incorporate the beauty and strength of stone into a number of traditional and modern garden styles, including: * An Herb Garden * A Cottage Garden * A Large Formal Garden * A Romantic Garden * A Wildlife-Attracting Garden * Low-Maintenance Gardens * Xeriscape Gardens * Small Urban Spaces * A Garden Renovation Many of these plans also feature "pocket garden" variations, designed especially for the home gardener who wants to make a big impact in a limited amount of space. Book News Annotation:Descriptions of the Western and Asian traditions are embellished by fine color plates. The last half covers building.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:pan and western Europe, Whitner covers the history and the basics of selecting and working with stones, and shows how to create beautiful and lasting effects through their use in pools, terraces, paths, and steps. Photographs in color and black-and-white.
Synopsis:Teaches readers how to incorporate stone into many garden features including paths, steps, walls, ponds, and rock gardens. Features 20 basic designs.
Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 159) and index.
Table of ContentsChinese gardens: the roots of heaven — Japanese gardens: across the eastern sea — European gardens: from paradise to eden — Using stone in today's gardens — On stones and sites — Paths and steps — Walls and terraces — Stone water features — Rock gardens — Handmade stone: using hypertufa in the garden.
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