Landscape Ideas You Can Use: How to Choose Structures, Surfaces & Plants That Transform Your Yard - Softcover

Peterson, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589237013 ISBN 13: 9781589237018

Publisher: Cool Springs Press, 2012

Synopsis

A beautiful, inspiring book featuring well-chosen examples of landscape designs that succeed. This book goes beyond pretty pictures to include specific information on plant and hardscaping options so you can make an informed decision on which options make sense for your yard. Subjects covered include: Understanding landscape styles, landscape materials, landscape elements, gardens & border plantings, landscape structures, firepits & fireplaces, landscape lighting, and many more.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Peterson has written extensively in the home improvement, cooking, and general reference categories. Included among the 40 books to his credit are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, The Blue Bloods Cookbook, and The Wes Anderson Cookbook. Chris lives and works in the Pacific Northwest, where he indulges his love of hiking and baking.

From the Back Cover

LANDSCAPE TO INFORM AND INSPIRE

Every homeowner has a landscape. Large or small, wooded or sparse, classic country vista or modern urban xeriscape, the space outside your home can either complement or contradict your sense of style and design. That s where Landscape Ideas You Can Use comes in much more than a pretty book of dreamy landscapes, it is a book of common sense combined with creative know-how to arm you with everything you need to envision and embrace new ideas and techniques for your specific home environment.

With one eye on your yard and the other on this book, you ll need to answer a few questions about the how s and why s of landscape renovation (and innovation, too). How would you characterize your landscape? Are natural embellishments like trees, flowers, and bushes needed most, or will a simple accessory tie it all together? Is it lighting you need to show off your deck or pool, or rather a simple hardscape path to lead one to them? Most importantly, what do you want your landscape to accomplish? It s not merely an extension of your yard it s an extension of your lifestyle.

Loaded with inspiring photos and instructive captions, Landscape Ideas You Can Use is the first and last word in modern landscape design. No matter your type or size of yard, you re sure to find something useful inside. Explicitly detailed and beautifully showcased, these are the ideas that can elevate your landscape from average to extraordinary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cool Springs Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589237013
• ISBN 13: 9781589237018
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176