Synopses & Reviews
A new edition of
Better Homes and Gardens(r) best-selling landscaping book. Packed with 408 pages of all-new material from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens(r) books, this complete landscaping guide has everything you need to know transform your yard.
- More than 700 stunning photographs and 100 complete step-by-step projects show you how to improve grading, plant successfully, build a deck, and much more.
- Plus an all-new plant encyclopedia with 95 plant photos! It's everything you need to know to improve your view.
- Step-by-step plans for patios, edging, walls, fences, water gardens, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, garden sculpture, and more.
- Cost estimate, time needed to complete, skill level, and material list included with every project.
- Hundreds of inspiring photographs, ideas, and plans.
Synopsis
Thoroughly updated, a lavishly illustrated reference on home landscaping explains how to determine the yard type and its needs by examining privacy and security, sun and shade, patios and decks, and service areas, and provides detailed instructions on designing a landscape that meets individual requirements, selecting plants, building garden accessories, and more. Original.
Synopsis
An expanded, all-new version of this best-selling title from the experts at Better Homes and Gardens!
400 pages with all the advice, information, and inspiration you need to create the yard you've always wanted.
Shows how to identify your yard's needs and envision possible solutions.
Packed with more than 150 stunning photos of beautiful yards and projects from across the country.
An additional 285 detailed photos illustrate all the tricks: how to develop a landscape plan, how to shape your land, and how to design and build the most popular outdoor structures, from paths and walkways to gazebos and sheds.
Plant identification photos and 35 pages of charts help you choose just the right plant for every location in your yard.
Synopsis
An expanded, all-new version of this best-selling title from the experts at Better Homes and Gardens!
400 pages with all the advice, information, and inspiration you need to create the yard you've always wanted.
Shows how to identify your yard's needs and envision possible solutions.
Packed with more than 150 stunning photos of beautiful yards and projects from across the country.
An additional 285 detailed photos illustrate all the tricks: how to develop a landscape plan, how to shape your land, and how to design and build the most popular outdoor structures, from paths and walkways to gazebos and sheds.
Plant identification photos and 35 pages of charts help you choose just the right plant for every location in your yard.
Synopsis
A new edition of Better Homes and Gardens best-selling landscaping book
Packed with 408 pages of all-new material from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens books, this complete landscaping guide has everything you need to know transform your yard. More than 700 stunning photographs and 100 complete step-by-step projects show you how to improve grading, plant successfully, build a deck, and much more. Plus an all-new plant encyclopedia with 95 plant photos! It's everything you need to know to improve your view.
About the Author
The iconic BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS brand is one of America's most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating, and crafting. Today, the brand encompasses books, magazines, and digital media.
Table of Contents
Creating an Environment.
Planning and Repairing.
Front Yards.
Sun and Shade.
Controlling the View.
Patios.
Decks.
Slope Solutions.
Privacy and Security.
Beyond the Basics.
Service Areas.
Maintaining Your Landscape.
Construction and Planting basics.
Recommended Plants.
Index.
Metric Conversions.
Credits.