Stone Landscaping (Ideas & How-to) [ Paths -How to: install steppiing-stones -- How to: cut flagstone -- How to: build a gravel path -- How to: build a dry-set cut stone path -- How to: build a pebble mosaic -- Steps and stairs -How to: build a mortared staircase -- Patios -How to: build a fire pit -- How to: drain a patio -- How to: build a mortared flagstone patio -- How to: build a quick gravel patio -- Walls -How to: build a dry-stacked wall -- How to: build a mortared wall -- How to: build a mortared retaining wall -- Edging -How to: build a raised bed -- Water features -How to: build a pond -- How to: build a dry stream -- How to: build a boulder fountain -- Rock and gravel gardens -- Boulders and stone accents -How to: build a tumble

Michael McKinley (Editor), ; Meredith Books ; Better Homes and Gardens Books (Firm)

ISBN 10: 0696236087 / ISBN 13: 9780696236082

Published by Better Homes & Gardens Books Meredith Books, Des Moines, Iowa, c2008, 2008

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223 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm. ISBN 9780696206085, 9780696236082, 0696206080, 0696236087 LCCN 2010485213 LC SB475.5 .S76 2008b ; OCLC 191746317 ; Color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; Contents: Paths -How to: install steppiing-stones -- How to: cut flagstone -- How to: build a gravel path -- How to: build a dry-set cut stone path -- How to: build a pebble mosaic -- Steps and stairs -How to: build a mortared staircase -- Patios -How to: build a fire pit -- How to: drain a patio -- How to: build a mortared flagstone patio -- How to: build a quick gravel patio -- Walls -How to: build a dry-stacked wall -- How to: build a mortared wall -- How to: build a mortared retaining wall -- Edging -How to: build a raised bed -- Water features -How to: build a pond -- How to: build a dry stream -- How to: build a boulder fountain -- Rock and gravel gardens -- Boulders and stone accents -How to: build a tumbled-paver bench ; FINE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stone Landscaping (Ideas & How-to) [ Paths -How to: install steppiing-stones -- How to: cut flagstone -- How to: build a gravel path -- How to: build a dry-set cut stone path -- How to: build a pebble mosaic -- Steps and stairs -How to: build a mortared staircase -- Patios -How to: build a fire pit -- How to: drain a patio -- How to: build a mortared flagstone patio -- How to: build a quick gravel patio -- Walls -How to: build a dry-stacked wall -- How to: build a mortared wall -- How to: build...
• Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books Meredith Books, Des Moines, Iowa, c2008
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0696236087
• ISBN 13: 9780696236082
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

• This book offers inspiring and creative ideas for using stone in the landscape, including water features and rock gardens, fireplaces and fire pits, and archways and grottos.
• Materials comparisons, construction specifications, and the basic techniques of working with stone are presented in detail in an easy-to-follow final chapter.
• Large and small projects are covered, from columns to sheds and pool houses.
• The process of choosing and managing landscaping professionals is also covered in detail.

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