Stonescaping Idea Book (Taunton's Idea Book Series) [Paperback]

Andrew Wormer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006

The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the landscape is no longer out of reach.
"Stonescaping Idea Book" showcases a wide range of inspiring and practical ideas for using stone in all types of landscape settings and for all budgets and regions of the country. Along with tried-and-true designs for inviting walkways and beautiful walls, new ways of using stone in gardens and patio spaces are also presented. You'll discover ideas for creating graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. And you'll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family and friends can enjoy for years to come. As the examples in the book demonstrate, there is a world of stone to explore; this book will help get you started on the right path.
Topics covered include:
Patios & Terraces
Paths, Walks & Steps
Walls
Pools & Ponds
Seating & Sculpture

Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156158763X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561587636
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Masonry

More About the Author

Andrew Wormer is a contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine and the author of The Builder's Book of Bathrooms (The Taunton Press) and The Bathroom Idea Book (The Taunton Press). An experienced builder and bathroom remodeler, Andrew lives in Ferrisburgh, Vermont.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stonescaping Ideas, March 25, 2009

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MJW (Plano, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This book has color pictures on almost every page with almost every type of stonework imaginable. If you need ideas or just pictures of different types of stonework, this book should cover that information. Topics covered include paths and steps, terraces, patios, garden spaces, poolside spaces, dry and mortared stone walls, benches, landscaping features, sculptures, pools, ponds, streams and waterfalls, water fountains, entryways, driveways, and borders. A nice book to own for creating an abundance of ideas, however, this is not the book you want if you are looking for step by step do it yourself instructions.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rock my world, September 2, 2008

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AnteWoo (Northwoods of Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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I loaned this book to my friend [we're both rockaholics]and she's having a hard time giving it back [maybe I should buy one for her]. I have acquired several books on stonescaping, building with rock, etc., this is one of the good ones, wonderful pictures too.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lots of great stonescaping ideas!, March 27, 2009

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Janet L. Mcmillan "blanche dubois" (Mesa. AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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I needed ideas for myself as well as my job as a landscape designer. This book is super.