Garden Stone

Description

The Garden Writers Association of America awarded Garden Stone a 2003 Garden Globe Award of Achievement for Writing. The Washington Post wrote: "Garden Stone is one of the best idea books on using stones in the landscape that I have seen." And Country Living Gardener said: "While the book is visually stunning...diagrams and step-by-step instructions show how gardeners can make their dreams come true." Garden Stone capitalizes on a hot trend in landscaping: adding stone to bring texture, colour, serenity, and strength to the garden. Author Barbara Pleasant offers gardeners more than 40 enchanting designs -from something as simple as a flagstone path to an elaborate Zen-inspired meditation garden. But this is not just a picture book. Each project is packed with practical, down-to-earth installation advice, including clear line-drawings and instructional diagrams. Furthermore, an up-to-date resource list helps do-it-yourselfers find the tools and materials they need. Both practical and inspirational, Garden Stone shows any gardener how stone can add enduring beauty to any landscape.

.".".one of the best idea books on using stones in the landscape" one of the best idea books on using stones in the landscape that I have scene. "The Washington Post" Good ideas are quarried in "Garden Stone." . . . Excellent photographs make it clear why stone is such a treasure. "Columbus Dispatch" This well-illustrated book covers paths and walkways, walls, water gardens, wisdom, and whimsy. "The Gardener s Companion "of "The Old Farmer s Almanac""" a must-read for anyone wanting to add stone to the garden, whether it s a do-it-yourself project or work-for-hire job. "Detroit News & Free Press""" the basics of stone masonry are well diagrammed. "Seattle Post-Intelligencer""" well written and beautifully illustrated throughout. "Library Journal""" provides all the practical information, instructional drawings and illustrations needed. "Country Decorating Ideas""" This guide can inspire gardeners to employ the interactions of stone, plants, soil, water and light in creating a place of enduring beauty. " Indianapolis Star" Pleasant's excellent book covers everything that's necessary to add stone to your garden... " Buffalo News""" "