Step-By-Step Outdoor Stonework: Over Twenty Easy-To-Build Projects for Your Patio and Garden

Lawrence, Mike

ISBN 10: 0882668919 / ISBN 13: 9780882668918

Published by Storey Publishing, 1995

About this Item

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.95.

Seller Inventory # G0882668919I4N00

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Step-By-Step Outdoor Stonework: Over Twenty Easy-To-Build Projects for Your Patio and Garden
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0882668919
• ISBN 13: 9780882668918
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

This introduction to stonework includes more than 20 easy-to-build projects that can add a durable beauty to your outdoor landscape. Clear, illustrated instructions take you through the entire process of constructing everything from small garden paths and simple patios to retaining walls and dazzling fountains. You’ll quickly learn how to accurately estimate costs and quantities, select the right tools and materials, and properly prepare your site as you produce a variety of beautiful and sturdy stonework projects.

From the Back Cover

From walls, arches, patios, paths, steps, roch gardens and fountains to seats and tables, sundials and bird baths, Step-by-Step Outdoor Stonework is the definitive guide to working with stone in your garden.

Full instructions for over 200 projects are accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and photographs. Whether building a wall or designing a rock garden, with this book in hand do-it-yourselfers at all levels of expertise will produce professional results every time.

Inside you'll find out how to...

* Estimate costs and quantities accurately

* Select the right tools and materials

* Prepare ground sites correctly

* Produce sturdy and original constructions

* Create a beautiful garden or patio