Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition: Create Patios, Walkways, Walls, and Other Landscape Features (Creative Homeowner) Learn to Plan, Design, and Work with Natural Stone - 12 Projects by Pat Sagui

Learn how to incorporate the stunning beauty of natural stone into your home landscape! Complete guide for homeowners, beginner to advanced landscapers, and gardeners to learn how to landscape with stone Plan your project, get detailed stone landscaping ideas, and learn about tools, techniques, and materials Covers paths, patios, steps, stone and water features, rock gardens, fire pits, retaining walls, and more Step-by-step instructions and photos for 12 surprisingly easy DIY stone projects Updated edition includes a concrete bowl project, photos and descriptions of types of stone, and other updated information Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition is your complete, accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden! Updated with additional projects, sections detailing commonly used landscape sand, gravel, and stone materials, and more, inside these 224 pages, you'll discover xeriscapes and stone landscaping ideas, how to plan your projects, tools, techniques, and materials, microclimate considerations, stone garden tips, and much more! Read more

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From the Publisher Incorporate the stunning beauty of natural stone into your home landscape! Learn the basics of designing and working with different types of stone in walkways, patios, retaining walls, rock gardens, steps, and much more! Explore hundreds of photos of well-constructed walks, walls, columns, and more with color sketches explaining construction. 290+ beautiful photos of stunning landscaping designs in stone 12 easy stone projects to instantly upgrade your landscape Helpful illustrations and diagrams to guide the do-it-yourselfer Tips and instruction on the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens Updated with a concrete bowl project, a feature on types of stone and their best uses in the garden, and more Designing with Stone Learn about stone as a design element, aesthetic design options, finding inspiration, and how to plan your project, then explore tips on tools, techniques, working with mortar, and much more. Paths and Walkways Path and Walkway Design Stepping-Stone Paths Gravel Paths and Walkways Dry-Laid Flagstone Walks Stepping-Stones in Water Patios and Steps Installing a Dry-Laid Patio Building a Patio Mortared Patios Step Design Building Steps Stone and Water Features Making a Concrete Water Bowl Constructing a Fountain Dry Streambeds Setting Large Stones Basic Shapes Surface Qualities Creating an Arrangement Techniques and Tools Rock Gardens Choosing a Site Preparing the Site Choosing the Stone Arranging the Stone Freestanding and Retaining Walls Creating Stone Walls Dry-Laid Freestanding Walls Mortared Freestanding Walls Retaining Wall Designs Adding a Fire Pit Landscaping with Stone Ultimate Guide to Walks, Patios and Walls Brickwork Projects for Patio and Garden Outdoor Living: The Ultimate Project Guide Ultimate Guide: Ceramic and Stone Tiling DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens and Water Features Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 9 67 156 9 6 61 Price $18 63 $23 29 $19 99 $25 10 $14 73 $23 29 Page Count 224 240 160 448 248 256