Backyard Blueprints: Style, Design & Details for Outdoor Living - Softcover

Stevens, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402713509 ISBN 13: 9781402713507

Publisher: Sterling, 2004

Synopsis

Even a small garden tucked behind the house can blossom brilliantly, with room for lounging, cooking, dining, playing, and working—if you unlock its extraordinary possibilities. Presented by a leading garden designer, this unique combination of down-to-earth advice and artistic ideas comes with eighteen detailed blueprint drawings to guide you, and breathtaking photographs to inspire. On display: an international array of inventive, exquisite garden solutions, from built-in barbecues and tree seats to rill waterfalls and arbors. Everything is demystified, from dividing the space to the last stages of planting.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Need a blueprint for successfully designing and planting a garden? Look no further than this treasure trove of sound advice, innovative ideas, and creative blueprint drawings. Use it to turn your backyard spaces into perfect outdoor rooms--practical and mysterious, comfortable and fun. Havens where you'll want to spend time. Lounging in a chair. Dining under the stars. Playing with the kids. Getting back to nature among beautiful flowers. Just step outside and start planning!

About the Author

David Stevens is an influential garden designer, writer, and broadcaster. He is the winner of elevan gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, author of 20 books, and the creator and host of numerous television and radio programs.

Jerry Harpur is an award-winning photographer of gardens and plants. His work has appeared in many books and magazines, including Architectural Digest and House & Garden.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1402713509
• ISBN 13: 9781402713507
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144