Builder's Guide to Landscaping - Softcover

Hutchings, Jonathan F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070318301 ISBN 13: 9780070318304

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1997

Synopsis

Subcontractors and contractors who deal with irrigation, drainage, and landscaping can turn to this comprehensive manual to enhance their technical skills. In this exclusive guide professionals will also find answers to all aspects of landscape construction from decks and retaining walls to pest and plant identification.

Both the practicing and novice lalndscaper will benefit from information about hot topics such as energy-efficient irrigation and "earth-friendly" landscaping techniques, as well as important side issues such as scheduling and marketing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

CUT costs, INCREASE profits, IMPROVE qualityNand MAXIMIZE customer satisfaction with this COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE. Written expressly for contractors and subcontractors, this easy-to-use reference in McGraw-HillOs popular BuilderOs Guide series gives you all the information you need to handle every aspect of landscaping professionally and economically. The Builder's Guide to Landscaping features well-illustrated up-to-date, "best practice" methods for both traditional and innovative landscaping. You get complete, well-illustrated coverage of: Marketing, including niche markets; Land clearing; Equipment operation; Irrigation; Drainage; Retaining walls; Preparing and improving soil; Greenhouse propagation; Starting and maintaining plants; Decks, patios, sidewalks; Customizing sites; Cost control; Scheduling; Energy efficiency; "Earth-friendly" landscaping; Identifying plants; Pest identification; Sound safety practices. The first book of its kind for professionals, Builder's Guide to Landscaping is your all-in-one key to success in every aspect of the landscaping business. A volume in the Builder's Guide Series.

About the Author:

Jonathan F. Hutchings is one of the nation's premiere authors in construction technologies books and bookware products (reference books with integrated software programs). He holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Construction Management, is a licensed building contractor, and certified construction technologies consultant. He also serves on the California State Legal Advisory Board as an Expert Witness and consultant to the insurance industry. He is the author of: CPM Construction Scheduler's Manual (McGraw-Hill 1995); McGraw-Hill's National Building Costs (McGraw-Hill 1996); Builders' Guide To Modular Construction (McGraw-Hill 1996); Builders' Guide to Landscaping (McGraw-Hill 1996).

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0070318301
• ISBN 13: 9780070318304
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 388