The New Complete Aussie Backyard Book

Description

DIY projects, garden design fundamentals and planting advice forAussie backyards Whether you want to create a courtyard with a water feature or asafe backyard play area for children, or if you want to build a deck, retaining wall, picketfence, pergola or pavilion, this is the book for you. The New Complete Aussie Backyard Book contains the practical advice to show you how it's done. It presents the essential information for creating a beautiful outdoor living area, including the fundamentals of landscaping such as planning and preparing your site, the principles of garden design as well as choosing, planting and caring for plants, trees and shrubs. A broad range of garden styles are represented, from courtyards to romantic gardens, child-friendly backyards with play areas and sandpits, to outdoor living areas with decks, barbecues and swimming pools. Planting schemes for colour-themed gardens are also included.