Synopses & Reviews
Create naturally beautiful landscapes that stand the test of time.
In Natural Stonescapes you'll learn how to:
* Design stone arrangements that mimic the forms and dynamics of nature
* Choose and find stones appropriate for your design and location
* Adapt your design to fit the shape, existing features, and limitations of your site
* Use a variety of techniques to help you safely transport, set, and maneuver stones into place
You'll also find more than 20 designs for stone groupings appropriate for all types of landscapes, from flat lawns to hillsides and waterscapes.
Synopsis
With this start-to-finish guide anyone can design and build stone groupings modeled after geological formations found in nature with professional results. Practical tips for choosing stones and more than 20 sample designs are included.
Synopsis
Enhance your landscape with the durable beauty of stone. Richard L. Dube and Frederick C. Campbell cover everything from choosing the appropriate type of stone for your needs to safely transporting, maneuvering, and setting stones in place. You will also learn how to create artful arrangements that mimic the forms and dynamics of nature. With more than 20 original designs that are adaptable to landscapes of every shape and size, you'll have all the inspiration you need to start incorporating dazzling stone creations into your outdoor living space.
About the Author
Frederick C. Campbell is the founder and president of Gnome Landscapes, Design and Masonry, a landscape design and installation business in Falmouth, Maine.Richard L. Dub,, APLD, is president and owner of Environmental Information and Design, Inc., in Lexington, South Carolina.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Fascination with Stone
Chapter 2: Stone's Role in the Landscape
Chapter 3: Examining the Site
Chapter 4: Planning the Placement
Chapter 5: Choosing and Finding Your Stones
Chapter 6: Working with Stone
Chapter 7: Three Stone Placement Examples
Chapter 8: Stone Grouping Design Ideas
Appendix
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