Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Pat Sagui (Author), Landscaping (Author), How-To (Author)

Book Description

Series: Landscaping | Publication Date: March 1, 2009

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, whcih has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers with tips on working with stone, from transporting to cutting and setting. There is also step-by-step instruction on some of the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“…a terrific resource for this important new trend.”  “...expert advice on virtually every type of stone feature you can design.”

                                                                                                            Architects & Designers Book Service

                                                                                                            Mar 07

“… introduces you to the latest trend.”  “You’ll learn the basics of designing and working with stone and how to use stone in walkways, patios, garden walls and as a dramatic focal point in your landscaping.”

                        Gillette News-Record (Gillette, WY)

Apr 15, 2007

Winner of an Ippy Award (Independent Publisher Book Award) and ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award.

 

Finalist for the Publisher's Marketing Association (PMA) Ben Franklin Award.

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Book Description

Stonescaping is one of today's most popular outdoor landscaping design trends. Homeowners can find a one-stop combined landscape design and project book with Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, updated with all new photographs. The first section provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their yard designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other outdoor elements. The second part of the book provides readers with tips on working with stone, from transporting to cutting and setting. There is also step-by-step instruction on some of the most popular stone projects, including patios, walls, and rock gardens.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner; Second edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580114466
• ISBN-13: 978-1580114462
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Masonry

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'd never know you could do this much with landscaping, June 25, 2007

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Spicoli (Oak Ridge, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Landscaping with Stone (Home Landscaping) (Paperback)

What beautiful and innovative designs this book has. My husband and I wanted to landscape much of our property with stone. We actually did more than planned because we were so impressed by much of the ideas in this book. A concern of ours was the price. Much of the simpler projects you find you can do yourself (such as the small retaining wall around the garden), which saved on additional labor costs. We were guided which stones to use, and stones that could be found around the property. For the work that was a bit more extensive we called in a professional and showed him from the book what we wanted. He was very much impressed with this book himself.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great pics, February 2, 2007

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Cheryl Rae "Web designer" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landscaping with Stone (Home Landscaping) (Paperback)

I love the full color pictures - it gave me all sorts of ideas. I just wished there were a few more pages on "How to do it" I'd recommend this book though for the price - it was awesome.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're looking for inspiration, this is it., May 7, 2007

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Shelley C. (East Hartland, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Landscaping with Stone (Home Landscaping) (Paperback)

Beautiful book, well put together, LOTS of pictures. I especially liked the way the author covered different styles of stonework. I'm not a fan of very formal design and he included examples of more informal, earthy landscaping.