Designs for Garden Paths: 150 Designs for Walkways, Terraces and Steps (Schiffer Design Book) [Hardcover]

Heidi Howcroft (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Design Book | Publication Date: October 1997

Garden walkways play a critical role in forming one's overall impression of a garden's entire arrangement and design. Using diagrams, layouts, and brilliant color photographs, this invaluable guide describes the innumerable possibilities for garden walkways, terraces, steps, and cozy siting areas. The book covers an array of surface options, including natural stone, modern concrete, and fantasy-filled mosaics, as well as wooden decks and other garden structures. Great for the professional or the weekend landscaper.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076430383X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764303838
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,237,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational & beautiful garden path ideas, May 2, 2000

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Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Designs for Garden Paths: 150 Designs for Walkways, Terraces and Steps (Schiffer Design Book) (Hardcover)

This book is about the role of paving in adding beauty and functionality to the garden. The multitude of materials and patterns presented should yield something easily adaptable to each reader's own situation.

Many of the examples shown are in large formal gardens, but the ideas are viable on a smaller scale as well. There are also a number of projects for smaller patios and walkways.

Materials used include stone, concrete, brick, terracotta, wood and loose aggregates. Design, installation and the construction of steps are covered.

This book is a visual delight for the color photos of beautiful gardens incorporating paved features on every page. These are an inspiration to any gardener.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational but not instructional, January 28, 2003

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Amy Fluet (Laramie, WY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Designs for Garden Paths: 150 Designs for Walkways, Terraces and Steps (Schiffer Design Book) (Hardcover)

The beautiful photographs in this book will provide much inspiration for those looking to design a path or walkway, but don't look for a "how to" set of instructions. The author provides some general guidelines and points to consider, but seems to believe that one should leave paving to the professionals.