Contents
Introduction
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Design Principles
Landscaping Styles
Landscaping by Yard Size
GREENSCAPES & GARDENS
Clearing Brush
Tree Removal
Pruning Trees
Planting Trees
Planting Windbreaks
Planting Annuals
Planting Perennials
Creating a New Garden Bed
Concrete Curb Edging
Mulching Beds
Rain Garden
Xeriscape
Zen Garden
PATHWAYS
Designing Paths & Walkways
Loose Rock Landscape Path
Steppingstone Landscape Path
Cast Concrete Steppers
Arroyo
Classic Garden Bridge
STONE WALLS
Designing Stone Walls
Stone Wall Solution
Stone Terrace Accent Wall
Interlocking Block Retaining Wall
Dry-stack Garden Wall
Mortared Garden Wall
Repairing Stone Walls
FENCES
Designing Fences: Slope
Setting Posts
Picket Fence
Post & Board Fence
Split Rail Fence
Wood Composite Fence
Vinyl Panel Fence
Ornamental Metal Fence
Bamboo Fence
WATER FEATURES
Designing Water Features
Hard-Shell Pond & Fountain
Small Gazing Pond
Waterfall & Pond
ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS FOR LANDSCAPES
Backyard Fireplace
Backyard Fire Pit
Outdoor Brick Oven
Arbor Retreat
Metric Conversions
Resources
Photo Credits
Index
Guide
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