Backyards: A Sunset Design Guide [Paperback]

Bridget Biscotti Bradley (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Sunset Design Guide | Publication Date: February 17, 2009

All the latest ideas on design and materials, along with essential landscaping advice from professional garden designers, so that you can create a uniquely livable backyard.

Expert designers | Experienced design and landscaping professionals help you get the backyard you want on the budget you can afford

Real-world solutions | Pro-designed patios and gardens show the best ways to pull all the elements together to create a cohesive, comfortable space

At a glance | Clear, concise charts make it easy to choose materials based on appearance, durability, ease of installation, and price

Go green | The latest information on green materials, water conservation, and safety issues

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bridget Biscotti Bradley is a writer and editor specializing in home improvement and green building. She is also the owner of Reclaim, a green home boutique in Menlo Park, California. For more than half a century, Sunset has been helping readers remodel their homes and improve their lives. During that time, Sunset has published numerous books on how to actually build a wide variety of subjects, cementing its authority in House & Home publishing. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; Pap/Dvdr O edition (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376013486
• ISBN-13: 978-0376013484
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 10.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Do-It-Yourself

More About the Author

Bridget Biscotti Bradley is a home improvement author, green home expert, and owner of the eco-friendly home store RECLAIM in Menlo Park, California. Her recent books encourage readers to consider the environment, indoor air quality, and sustainability when remodeling their homes and landscapes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Backyards review, September 28, 2009

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G. Strout (Chula vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Was looking for a book with pictures of attractive gardens, yards, and landscapes to brainstorm ideas. This book has lots of pictures with relevant information of important aspects observed in the pictures. The pictures cover a variety of yards from inner city, northeast yards, dry areas, big and small areas. Coverage includes use of accent pieces, colors, focal points, a variety of styles of walls, walkways, heavy plant areas, limited plant areas, high maintenance and low maintenance backyards. If there is a weakness, I would have like to see a few more "artsy" backyards, but there were plenty of creative, cleaver, and attractive backyards from which to get ideas.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great ideas!, January 2, 2011

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August Luna - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Backyards: A Sunset Design Guide (Paperback)

This book has some excellent ideas and tips. I used it when consulting with some landscapers to show them my own preferences and ideas, and they were able to help me visualize our final patio area. Will definitely continue to consult this book for garden and patio inspiration!