Grounds for Improvement (DIY): 40 Great Landscaping & Gardening Projects (Diy Network)
(Part of the DIY Network Series)
Grounds for Improvement helps homeowners solve those landscaping problems and make over their outdoor space in style. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, hosts of DIY Network's Grounds for Improvement , teach techniques ranging from basic landscaping to intricate hardscaping. They demonstrate how to lay sod, plant shrubs, trim trees, install water features, construct arbors, erect fences, create pathways, and much more. All this knowledge is put to use on some of the most practical, beautiful, and luxurious projects ever--all presented with vivid illustrations and detailed instructions. Any home can get an uplift from the tiled patio and retaining wall, pergola, courtyard with stone planters, waterfall, or outdoor kitchen. And who wouldn't love having their own putting green and hot tub right in their own backyard? Throughout the book, dozens of photos capture the amazing difference between "before" and "after"--a difference that anyone can make when they do it themselves.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1600591027
ISBN13:9781600591020
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Lark Books (NC)
Length:175 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.1" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Landscape design for real people!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This beautiful book is a joy to read for anyone dreaming about improving their home's landscape. I'm a big fan of the TV show and am delighted they've come out with a book that captures the projects so well. Its premise is that everyone deserves good design and you don't have to be rich to get it. There are so many great ideas packed into the book with before and after photos, lists of materials, and clear instructions on installation techniques. I've purchased many residential garden design books only to be left disappointed by pretty pictures of plants and boring text. This book takes a step back and starts with a client's problem and how good design can solve it. Dean Hill is a very talented designer and Jackie Taylor is an enthusiastic co-conspirator. Together, they've created an interesting and informative book about real projects belonging to real people.
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