Step-By-Step Outdoor Stonework: Over Twenty Easy-To-Build Projects for Your Patio and Garden
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Book Overview
This introduction to stonework includes more than 20 easy-to-build projects that can add a durable beauty to your outdoor landscape. Clear, illustrated instructions take you through the entire process of constructing everything from small garden paths and simple patios to retaining walls and dazzling fountains. You'll quickly learn how to accurately estimate costs and quantities, select the right tools and materials, and properly prepare your site as you produce a variety of beautiful and sturdy stonework projects.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0882668919
ISBN13:9780882668918
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Storey Publishing
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Landscaping with Stone
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book has it all -inspiration direction,advice and tons of great colored photos.Worth every penny.
Great book for creating stone garden projects
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This large paperback book may only be 96 pages but it is incredibly detailed and the color photos and illustrations are excellent. For each project the author covers types of materials, site preparation, design, estimating quantities, measuring, as well as step by step instructions on building the project. Projects covered: Garden Walls, Arches, Patios, Paths, Steps, Planters, Rock Gardens, Seats and Tables, and Ponds. A section on "Small Weekend Projects" shows how to make a mounting for a sundial, paving around trees, laying stepping stones, and building a patio planter out of rocks. A "Reference" section in the back of the book includes detailed information on tools, natural stone, man-made wall blocks, paving slabs and blocks, mortar and concrete, dry mixed materials, mortar mixes and ready made concrete.
A great guide book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Twenty different projects are presented in color photos and detailed drawings. Lawrence concentrates on patios, paving, steps, garden walls, stone furniture and decorative ponds. These are all projects that homeowners can handle themselves with this concise guide.
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