Outdoor Design: Paving

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Outdoor Design: Paving
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Clare Matthews
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 188
Category/GenreGarden design and planning
ISBN/Barcode 9781847739902
ClassificationsDewey:712.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher IMM Lifestyle Books
Imprint New Holland Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 1 May 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This new, practical outdoor design series contains all you need to know to achieve beautifully designed outdoor spaces. Here Clare Matthews demonstrates how to build stunning decks the easy way, without the cost of calling in the professionals, accompanied by stylish photography by Clive Nichols. The book begins by covering all the essentials for planning and design, including assessing the site, choosing materials and creating shade, before moving onto the practicals of building and maintaining a decked area. A section on inspiring deck designs follows, which includes tips for creating an urban courtyard, decks for dining and how to tackle the poolside. Clare Matthews runs a successful garden design business and her own garden has been filmed by BBC Gardener's World and featured in many leading gardening publications. She is the author of The Low Maintenance Vegetable Garden, The Easy Fruit Garden, Houseplants and Outdoor Design: Paving, also published by New Holland.

Author Biography

Clare Matthews runs a successful garden design business and her own garden has been filmed by BBC Gardener's World and featured in many leading gardening publications. She is the author of The Low Maintenance Vegetable Garden, The Easy Fruit Garden, Houseplants and Outdoor Design: Decking, also published by New Holland.