The Big Book of Backyard Projects: Walls, Fences, Paths, Patios, Benches, Chairs & More

by Paige Gilchrist, Lark Books

Here's a mammoth resource that belongs in the library of everyone who owns a garden. It's a colorful treasure trove of the best backyard projects ever, from decorative to functional, from walls to walkways. All the various planning stages--design, technical considerations, tools and materials--receive comprehensive coverage, and there are solutions to every possible garden problem. Need to enliven an ordinary setting? A garden floor can do the trick. Follow the instructions for making one of brick, ornamental gravel, stone, or concrete. Want to define a space? Add a beautiful pathway. Find out how to put up a fence for extra flair, or choose one of 30 garden seating ideas, including a trestle swing. How-tos, photos, drawings, and patterns make construction easy.

Genres: Nonfiction

432 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[Corinnagoodwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

lots of good projects and ideas. this would be a good book to have if I had a home with a .75 acre or more of land. lots of things I would love to try.

[Chet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great outdoor projects book.