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

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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.

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!

SAW BOOK IN BARNES & NOBLE CAME HOME AND ORDERED IT FROM AMAZON. RECEIVED AS TOLD AND I AM NOW ENJOYING THE BOOK.

This books has the content in a very clear and succinct way. The pictures help a lot!!!

This book is great. It came in perfect condition and within the time frame promised. It is packed with very useful and simple to use information. Thank you.

I love all the Black and Decker home construction guides and own 9 of them, including this one. I have no construction experience and learned almost everything I needed to know to completely remodel my house from them. I definitely think they are the best out there. I really appreciate the step by step color photographs. Many other construction guides use illustrations instead which i don't find as helpful.

this book has a lot of pictures and ideas, however a little short on instructions sometimes. great motivation for trying something new though.

This is a good book for the homeowner wanting to do some landscaping projects around the home. It covers several types of projects and has plenty of illustrations for the visual learner like me. Anyone should be able to tackle these projects with some very basic abilities and maybe a trip to a rental store. One thing worth mentioning, if you have other Black and Decker books for outdoor projects you're likely to see some content that is the same.