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Almost 25 million households are involved in landscaping projects* Three region-specific editions tell gardeners everything they need to know about landscaping in zones 2-4, 5-6, and 7-10* Geared for every skill level* Information, photos, and projects approved by garden experts at The Home Depot* More than 500 photographs and illustrations ... Read more

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Best Landscaping Book ...
Landscaping 1-2-3 is the best landscaping book I've found for this area.It contains a lot of valuable information and is full of pictures.This book helps you to determine the best plants for different sections of your yard based on the soil and exposure to the sun.It also informs you of the best time to prune your plants. ... Read more

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Full-color photographs and illustrations complement a comprehensive home landscaping reference that presents more than forty landscaping projects, tips on creating theme gardens, and information on planning and planting beautiful, personalized landscapes. 50,000 first printing. ... Read more

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An excellent resource
Unlike many gardening/landscaping books, this one has *specifics* about different projects, i. e., terracing hillsides, building paths, etc.Much information not found in other books.

Informative but Blurred
I agree with the other reviewers that this book is very informative and helpful. However, if you also like gorgeous garden photos you're bound to be somewhat disappointed. There are lots of photos, but they aren't insharp focus. Sometimes only one flower or a portion of a background picketfence is all that is sharply focussed. I understand blurring to accent aparticular flower, but that is not what has been done here. It's more likethe shots of middle-aged movie stars where close-ups are in soft-focus tosoften their aging. Ridiculous there, very annoying in a book where youexpect the photos to be outstanding. Still they show nice composition andgroupings.

Great Book!
Great book...shows step by step how to do everything

interesting,isn't it ??
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Dogs Eye View Of Your Prairie
Ever increasing my backyard prairie I was really looking forward to this book. Designing and using structure to create an "English Garden" of prairie plants rather than just scattering some seed. Good Idea! A prairie related book that is on a different topic than every other prairie book? Bring It On! Everything sounded cool up-front.

Inside the book, however, is page after page of black and white photographs. It's not fun. It's not exciting. I don't want my yard to look like that. Wildflowers are enjoyed for their color and great variety, to see them in black and white is a complete bummer. Flipping through this book is completely unappetizing. For me, the words and authority of the authors become completely lost. Much like a medical school textbook from 50 years ago, there are some color photographs in the center of the book. Printed on heavier page stock and with the description of each subject written in numerical order in the margin, the color photos are an unappealing interruption.

I'm surprised the University of Wisconsin published this book this way. Why would they choose to cut corners on a subject of which they have such a proud history? They have so many other great books on prairie matters.

I found this a $25 disappointment. I'd be happy to give it away.

A more appropriate title would be "Natural Landscaping: As Seen By Your Dog".

Essential resource
Natural Landscaping is an essential resource for anyone interested in landscaping with native plants.The importance of learning to use native plants is so importantas we face continuing droughts in various parts of the country, including here in Williamsburg, VA.The book is so full of information that I find myself going back to it often.Many thanks to the authors for this fine volume.

Cogent, authoritative advice on how to restore wetlands
Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Natural Landscaping: Designing With Native Plant Communities by licensed architect and landscaping authority John Diekelmann and natural plan restoration expert Robert Schuster is a fascinating, "user friendly" instructional guide on basic landscaping principles, as well as cogent, authoritative advice on how to restore wetlands and introduce native plant species for wetlands, grasslands, forests, and more. Black-and-white photographs as well as an inset section of color plates wonderfully illustrate this meticulous, fact-filled, professional quality, highly recommended "how-to" guide for anyone aspiring to enhance or restore native plant communities.

This is a wonderful resource
I have the 1982 edition of this book - I stumbled across it and have been amazed ever since that such a book was written in 1982 before this approach to gardening/landscaping was popular.
It is tailored to the midwest, but the technical solidity and sound design concepts should apply anywhere. ... Read more

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Chapters: Urban Design, Energy-Efficient Landscaping, Conservation Easement, Environmental Design, Paradise Garden, Chinese Garden, Hedge, Hydraulophone, English Garden, Landscape Planning, Sustainable Gardening, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, Promontory Point, Sod, Loddiges, Natural Landscaping, Mughal Gardens, Royal Park, Melbourne, List of Schools of Landscape Architecture, Burnham Plan, Water Garden, Colonial Revival Garden Restoration and Preservation, Kitchen Garden, Aquascape, Inc., Playscape, Piazza Telematica, Greenway, Landscape Institute, History of Landscape Architecture, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Geotextile, Infinity Edge Pool, Gloriette, Landscape Urbanism, Historic American Buildings Survey, Labash, Desire Path, the Landscape Agency, Placemaking, Ecological Design, the Monument Cemetery of the Lost Cemeteries, Safdarjung's Tomb, Naturescaping, Landscape Design, Hydroseeding, the Great Rivers Greenway District, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Landscape Engineering, Sustainable Landscape Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Spatial Design, Landscape Assessment, Gilbert Laing Meason, Landscape Garden, Collective Landscape, Landscape Maintenance, Pattern Gardening, Samban-Lei Sekpil, Pond Liner, American Society of Landscape Architects, European Foundation for Landscape Architecture, Landscape Contracting, Niwaki, Tiltyard, Treatment Wetland, Site Planning, International Federation of Landscape Architects, Deer-Resistant Landscaping, Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, Fountaineer, Hard Landscape Materials. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 303. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Chinese Classical Garden (; zhng guó g din yuán lín), also called Chinese Scholar's Garden, is a place for solitary or social contemplation of nature. Chinese garden...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1590884 ... Read more

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If your homes' landscape is designed properly it will be a source of enjoyment for your entire family, it will enhance your community and add to the resale value of your property. Landscape design involves much more than placing trees, shrubs and other plants on the property.
It is an art which deals with conscious arrangement or organization of outdoor space for human satisfaction and enjoyment
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This digital document is an article from The Architectural Review, published by EMAP Architecture on November 1, 2008. The length of the article is 1023 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hamburg arabesque: Hamburg's docklands are being rapidly recast as a thriving new city, enlivened by EMBT's vigorous urban landscaping.
Author: Layla Dawson
Publication: The Architectural Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2008
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Volume: 224Issue: 1341Page: 42(6)

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Each planning kit includes professionally drawn architectural plans with specific structural details. Step-by-step instructions provide a detailed materials list and three different size options. ... Read more

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Developing your landscape is one of the pleasures of owning a home. It's an opportunity to surround yourself with beauty and provide for your comfort and convenience. In a well-designed yard, kids have room to play and adults have an attractive area in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Your guests find a safe, welcoming path to the front door, and you don't have to struggle to bring in the groceries and take out the trash.

TAYLOR'S MASTER GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING is a stunning and useful book on a subject that even experienced gardeners find intimidating. It is essential reading if you plan to do all or most of your own landscaping work, but it's equally important if you intend to hire the work out. Buchanan's description of what to expect from landscape and gardening professionals is an eye-opener that will save a lot of disappointment and a great many dollars.

In TAYLOR'S MASTER GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING, you will learn how to
- choose plants that will thrive in your climate and growing conditions
- avoid common mistakes with foundation plantings
- plan and plant for future growth
- create an outdoor living room
- design and build walks, paths, and steps
- create privacy with fences, walls, and hedges.

Separate chapters explain how to care for landscape plants -- trees, shrubs, vines, lawns, groundcovers, and perennials. ... Read more

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Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping
A great guide for those of us wanting to learn more about landscaping. It is plainly written so that anyone who wishes to start a new landscaping project will not feel overwhelming but empowered to tackle the job!

A big help.
This book has helped me come up with a plan for the rough land that I have purchased with my new home.

It wont replace the landscape architect, but it comes close
This is the most often used book I continually return to for landscaping reference and guidance. It's well written and will have you on the way to improving your landscape after the first read. One reviewer mentions Rita is opinionated. This is true. So you'll have to read around some of the opinions and decide for yourself what holds true for your property.

If you need just one landscaping book, I would highly recommend this book. It has a great balance of ideas, pics, & text. It is well structured and organized.

Most comprehensive text on planning a garden
I admire Rita Buchanan's style.

In a time of the pre-digested, summarized 'Idiot's Guides', she addresses landscape design in a methodical and logical progression.The text doesn't get bogged down in species' names and planting plans, but instead opens our minds to the larger questions of overall goals and needs.As such, I have found this to be the perfect companion as I plan my garden, opening my mind to the wider possibilities that I hadn't considered.

Having said that, you might be disappointed if you are looking for a book to 'dip into' for rapid solutions.I have found this book more rewarding if you have 30 minutes to spare with a comfy chair and cup of coffee, rather than just a 3 minute break.

Comprehensive and well designed; sometimes too opinionated
The book is what its title says and that's good - a master guide to landscaping.While I respect Ms. Buchanan's opinions on matters of landscaping since she obviously is versed enough to complete this well done andcomprehensive book, it seems to me that her opinions sometimes get in the way of common, useful, tried and true landscaping practices.Example: On page 229 she adamantly states, "...Disregard anyone who tells you to set hedge plants in a zigzag pattern...", yet the picture above depicts just that and, quite frankly, it's commonly recommended to do so.As a designer, I do use that technique for hedge planting because it creates a billowy effect and it's more visually interesting, in many instances. The point is, that statement is an opinion that may not be based on anything more than personal taste.

Having said that, it's an excellent and in-depth guide to the extensive field of landscaping and a very good book just to see what her educated opinions might be.Keep an open mind and refer also to other more task-specific books and expertise when faced with landscape challenges.This book certainly will entertain one with its views, many of them interesting and useful. ... Read more

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Discover practical ways to create your perfect garden with this one-stop guide to landscaping with stone. Stonescaping is one of the most the most popular outdoor design trends today. Now, you too can learn the tricks for creating stunning stone based design for your garden with this one-stop guide. Featuring more than 290 full-colour photographs and 40 full-colour illustrations, "Landscaping with Stone" provides readers with everything they need to know - including how to incorporate stone into a garden design, choosing the right kind of stone and finding inspiration for your design. It also includes expert advice on basic stone-working techniques - from transporting to cutting and setting - as well as step-by-step instructions for the most popular stonescape projects, such as patios, walls, and rock gardens. ... Read more

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Easly the best of the books I bought
I bought 3 different well reviewed "stone" books and this one was easily the best of those.Lots of well taken pictures of genuinely _different_ styles and types of stone patios and walkways.The other books are shorter and have fewer good pictures.Also this book was best at describing the pros and cons of different types of stone and stone building.None of these books explain _exactly_ how to build stone patios and walls and pathways by yourself but this one has more detail than most out there.

Great Book
A lovely book.
Very practical Ideas on how to landscape with stone. Only drawback I found was that almost all illustrations expect you to have a large space to be working with. Delivery to Kenya was as expected.

Packed with Photos and How-to's.Love it!
This book is full of exciting, beautiful ideas.I'm planning the entire future of my lawn using this book.There are simple to understand and easy to follow instructions for the basics too.

A Stone Lovers' Treasure!
I am proud to own and use this gorgeously illustrated, instructive book. For anyone who loves to create with stone 'from scratch'...this is definitely a 'must-have.'

Anna Marie Fritz, author of "Funny Feline Fotos" and other amazon books.

Delivery great
Order and delivery were great but the book was not exactly what I was hoping for. ... Read more

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Comprehensive Book
I liked this book because it covers everything. I has great photos for how-to and inspiration.

This book sucks
I got nothing from this book.It is big and heavy with not much information for me.

New Complete Home Landscaping
There are some interesting and workable ideas in the book. Before purchasing you might want to check out your local library first. I'm not disappointed with it however I think the layouts are more for the professional landscape/design area. There is even a section for making your own pesticides. It is a nice book to have on hand.

Definitely complete
This book touched on all aspects of gardening and landscaping - design elements and plans, water features, walls & fences, gazebos, decks and patios.It offers suggestions on plants and flowers appropriate for specific areas and climates. There is also a section with solutions to common problems.I highly recommend this book.The text gave me a lot of knowledge, while the pictures inspired me to start working on my own yard!

A step-by-step guide for amateur & professional landscapers
Over 950 photographs and watercolor paintings illustrate New Complete Home Landscaping, a step-by-step guide for amateur and professional landscapers alike. Internationally recognized garden writer Catriona Tudor Erler discusses how to choose the right plants for one's climate and soil conditions, how to install a fence, when to fertilize and what fertilizer to use, fighting common diseases, how to transplant large trees and shrubs, and much more. Packed with pages and pages of detail and explicit constructions, New Complete Home Landscaping lives up to its title as an indispensable and well-rounded resource for anyone seriously contemplating a landscaping project.
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The only comprehensive, nonchemical guide to gardening and landscaping techniques, featuring more than 500 practical "how-to" information plus 480 illustrations--most in color--of all types of plants, from annuals, perennials, and bulbs to vegetables and fruits. Includes charts and tables. ... Read more

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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening and Landscaping Techniques
This book has so much useful information, along with clear illustrations, its a must have for the gardener. I garden for a living and refer to this book when my clients have a specific garden problem, I love it.

Practical Gardening Book
I have used this book for gardening references many times.
I got tired of borrowing it from library and decided it was time to get my own copy.
I have used it to solve landscaping problems as well as planting information.
You can't beat the Rodale name for great gardening information.
There a lots of "cute" gardening books in my library with pretty pictures, but this one gets used the most.I even copy gardening home remedies in it so that I don't have to look them up elsewhere.

Great gardening reference
Of all my gardening library, this one is the most used. Very good basic gardening information source.

One of the ABSOLUTE BEST Gardening/Landscaping How-To Books
This is, without a doubt, one the BEST gardening & landscaping how-to books on the market.Easy to find topics, including:The Basics, Flowers, Food Gardens, Lawn & Groundcovers, Trees and Shrubs, Houseplants andContainer Gardens and much more!Hundreds of easy to follow illustrations! This book is PACKED with useful tips, directions and wonderful projects! AHIGHLY recommended book! ... Read more

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Create fun, safe, innovative outdoor landscapes for children

This unique resource expertly details the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable children's landscapes and play yards.Numerous case studies cover projects including storybook courtyards, music and barnyard gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, memorial, and edible gardens. ... Read more

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The book is wonderfully illustrated and chock full of very useful information. This will be a great tool in the training and knowledge of a landscape architect in a very practical manner--good for every day use.

A Revolution in Play
"Designing Outdoor Environments for Children" is a thorough investigation of how spaces for children aid in the development of necessary motor skills, intellectual and imaginative stimulation, and an early exposure to nature that will foster lifelong appreciation. No topic is untouched - history, design process, sustainability, case studies, and fundraising are all included. Not only is the text written in a clear, concise manner with many insightful images, but the text also provides the seeds with which a revolution in children's play will occur, hopefully soon. Designers, parents, principals, and teachers should all read, and will undoubtedly benefit from the unique concepts presented here. The environments for our children can become more inspirational, more nurturing, and should be made over; the authors tell you why and show you how.

Excellent Resource
I have found 'Designing Outdoor Environments for Children' to be an excellent addition to my library.I will include this publication as a part of the'Introduction to Horticultural Therapy' class I am teaching.It will be very useful in helping students understand the essential role outdoor environments can play in teaching children about nature.The book is also an excellent resource in my own work designing residences and school playgrounds.Children, more than ever, need to reconnect with nature.The need to strengthen our interaction with nature cannot be overstressed today! ... Read more

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It is Dieter Kienast's way to look at the traditional concepts of nature critically. In 1998 he wrote " a habitable town needs nature yet this cannot be limited to aconcentration of vegetation" and so his landscape architecture gives expression to the fundamental relationship which exists between man and nature.Whereas the first volume looked at the private gardens designed by Kienast, this volume presents the public spaces created by Kienast, revealing how he dealt withthe considerably more complex task of integrating the most diverse requirements of many people.This volume presents examples from Germany and Switzerland featuring in particular residential superstructures, industrial grounds, museums and hospitals. Amongst his most acclaimed projects are the Swisscom grounds in Worblaufen, the Swiss Rckversicherung in Zurich, the Federal industrial tribunal in Erfurt and the psychiatric clinic Waldhaus in Chur.Contributions by Arthur Ruegg, Udo Weilacher, Eric de Jong et al., With photographs by Christian Vogt. ... Read more

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The Wondrous Landscapes of DIeter Kienast
This book reveals an extraordinary body of landscape architectural work that is at least notably accomplished and, at its best, reflects a comprehensive expression and thorough understanding of the forces and elements that celebrate the confluence of nature and man. It is what Konrad Osterwalder -who selected Kienast as the "founder figure" of the landscape architecture program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology- acknowledges as the act of entering into nature while retaining an awareness of cultural perceptions.

Kienast's work is reflective of a marvelous simplicity of which Mies would be proud, and his use of materials -especially plants- manifests a managed and thoughtful approach, almost tender and certainly romantic. Grounded in horticulture and plants like so many European landscape architects, it is through Kienast's measured use of a broader palette of materials common to the landscape that his remarkable talent is most celebrated. Especially revealing are the observations of his peers, presented in short essays, that honor both the technical and aesthetic achievements manifest in Kienast's work. Captured in a variety of images, the seasonal impacts that interplay with Kienast's landscapes are an essential representation that pays just homage to the reflective brilliance of his expressive interpretations.

The text shares Kienast's view that it is only through variety that a place can acquire an identity. The spirit of such placescan emerge and be recognized only through emancipation of a satisfactory (landscape) design, relevant utilization, appropriate care, and healthy ecology: these criteria surelywere essential to the works of many great American landscape architects including Olmsted, Eliot, Farrand, Church, and others. The underpinnings of the bridge between contemporary European and American landscape architecture continue to be sustained through this text.

This text places landscape architecture on a European meridian of great import to the larger discipline that carries its message well beyond European boundaries. It is an important work on a landscape architect who died too young (age 53, in 1998), with much work still to be accomplished. Perhaps others will follow a path parallel to Dieter Kienast: the landscape would surely be better for it! ... Read more