Synopses & Reviews
Much more than just lawns, the backyards of today make full use of this area's unlimited possibilities for lounging, dining, playing, and communing with nature. Outdoor kitchens make cooking a treat for the senses while backyard fireplaces create a natural gathering place for friends and family. Decks, patios and porches can be transformed into fully furnished outdoor rooms with floors, walls and ceilings. Backyard Idea Book helps readers unlock the extraordinary possibilities of this incredibly flexible area, and showcases a huge array of cutting-edge ideas for turning backyards into personal, satisfying spaces. New twists on old themes are offered, as well as some of the freshest ideas from the brightest talent in landscape design. An effective combination of stylistic concepts and hands-on advice helps readers select specific projects, while hundreds of color photos serve to inspire and delight.
Synopsis
Helping readers unlock the extraordinary possibilities of their own backyards, White showcases a huge array of cutting-edge ideas for turning these areas into personal, satisfying spaces. Full-color photos.
About the Author
Lee Anne White is the author of "Outdoor Living Idea Book, Backyard Idea Book, "and "Pool Idea Book," She is also a photographer specializing in landscape architecture and garden design. She has served as a contributing editor for "Fine Gardening" and Atlanta Magazine's "HOME," and is the recipient of several awards from the Garden Writers Association.