Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Landscape Construction: 60 Step-by-step Projects for Creating a Perfect Landscape (Black & Decker Complete Guide) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 2006 | Series: Black & Decker Complete Guide

Once the arena of professional contractors, major landscape construction projects are now achievable by ordinary homeowners armed with new DIY-friendly tools and materials, the right information and the willingness to get their hands dirty.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Landscape Construction is designed to guide the DIYer of any skill level through 60 of the most significant "hardscape" projects for the yard and garden. Projects range from basic earthmoving and yard shaping to creating privacy fences, pathways and watercourses, and everything in between. The book also features the latest in tools and techniques, as well as the latest landscaping products and materials popular with today's homeowners, including vinyl fencing, tumbled retaining wall block and outdoor fireplaces.

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The editors of Creative Publishing international are acknowledged leaders in publishing books on outdoor construction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (July 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589232453
• ISBN-13: 978-1589232457
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Landscaping Book, June 5, 2007

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Alan Kelley "Alguy" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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I compared several landscaping books before buying this one. I viewed them in bookstores and at home depot. This one has excellent ideas and instructions, and I especially like the photographs which are very detailed and add clarity to the instructions with visual aids. I am very happy with my purchase.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sufficiently Breathless, June 2, 2010

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Larry Jaques "an avid reader" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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I've always been impressed with the clarity of Black & Decker books, and this one is no exception. The many photos display each task described in the brief text to show you exactly what they're talking about. Diagrammed cutaway photos of the project show you all the layers involved in a beautifully clear way. It shows you the proper way to lay a walk or bed pavers, using sand and gravel bedding underneath. Once you have the book in hand, it's hard _not_ to run out and start several projects at once, leaving you...sufficiently breathless. I said the text was brief (a couple pages per project task) but it's enough. B&D's authors did their homework and the result is a great book.

One cautionary note, though: This book makes the projects seem easy, but this is one of the hardest, most body-taxing hobbies you can take up. If you're not in perfect shape physically, you might want to check with your doctor before, say, manually hauling twelve thousand pounds of soil or stone around your yard. Other than that, have fun!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LANDSCAPE, July 26, 2010

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Alton Churchwell "Spark Plug" (Ga) - See all my reviews
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SAW BOOK IN BARNES & NOBLE CAME HOME AND ORDERED IT FROM AMAZON. RECEIVED AS TOLD AND I AM NOW ENJOYING THE BOOK.