Description

Discover how to enhance your home landscape with the timeless beauty of natural stone.

This comprehensive guide is perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and landscapers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. Learn how to plan and execute stunning stone landscaping projects with detailed information on tools, materials, and techniques.

Featuring a variety of design ideas, this updated edition covers pathways, patios, steps, retaining walls, rock gardens, fire pits, stone water features, and more. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, you can easily complete 12 do-it-yourself projects, including a new concrete bowl project. This edition also includes updated photos, descriptions of different types of stone, and expanded sections on commonly used materials such as sand, gravel, and stone.

Inside, you’ll find expert guidance on designing with stone, understanding how it interacts with other landscape elements, and utilizing stone to create beautiful outdoor spaces. You’ll also discover insights on xeriscaping, microclimates, and essential stone-working techniques.

Written by Pat Sagui, former Director of the Composting Association of Vermont, and edited by Mark Wolfe, a landscaping expert with 20 years of experience and a writer for HGTV and The Prudent Garden, this book brings professional knowledge and practical advice straight to your hands.

Transform your outdoor space with Landscaping with Stone, Third Edition, and bring the beauty of natural stone to your home.