Landscaping from the Ground Up [Paperback]

Sara Jane Von Trapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Let the wisdom of an expert help turn a yard into an attractive, livable space. Covers estimating costs, purchasing tools and plants, assessing a site -- plus how to do the work. And for homeowners, there's a whole chapter dedicated to selecting an architect, designer or contractor.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Reflecting the book's title, von Trapp begins with detailed directions on grading the yard to control the flow of water. Following this are instructions on working the soil, creating a retaining wall, designing walkways, patios, decks, shade structures, and water gardens, and building fences. There are lists of plants suitable for growing in water gardens and along fences. There are also chapters on putting in a lawn and creating specialty gardens. These include perennial, container, rock, herb, vegetable, fruit, nut, and bulb gardens, with lists of appropriate plants for each. A final chapter--apparently aimed at gardeners with little or no skills--deals with hiring a landscape architect, designer, or contractor. Numerous black-and-white drawings and 175 color photographs complement the text. George Cohen

From the Back Cover

With the expert advice of professional landscape designer Sara Jane von Trapp, you can increase the value of your home and turn your yard into an attractive outdoor space. In this book, von Trapp explains exactly how to assess your site for possible improvements, how to choose the options that best fit your needs, and when to call a professional to help. Following the author's practical, jargon-free advice, you will learn how to: map an existing landscape and plan for new features; select materials and estimate costs; use the right tools for each job; build retaining walls; install walkways and patios; dig beds to add borders and gardens; select plants for low-maintenance gardening; plant shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals; and add special features such as water and rock gardens, garden furniture, and sculptures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561581852
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581856
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,375,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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