IdeaWise Yards and Gardens: Inspiration and Information for the Do-It-Yourselfer

Book Description
Today's yards and gardens can offer expanded living space through the creation of outdoor rooms dedicated to many different living activities: recreation, dining, hobbies, sports, and more. Idea Wise: Yards & Gardens opens with an introduction that presents the basic themes to consider when planning a better landscape. Following chapters discuss each of these themes in greater detail, including: "Style," "Fences & Walls," "Decks & Patios," "Grass & Gardens," "Recreation," "Utility Areas," and "Decoration." Written specifically with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, the book is arranged so each beautiful landscape photo is a miniature case study. Includes all the background information needed to plan a DIY approach to each idea. In addition to these inspirational photos and the practical case-study text, the book is filled with side bars, charts, and DIY design tips that make it truly a useful planning guide. The book also includes a helpful consumer guide sidebars showing the vast range of materials and remodeling options available to the DIYer.

About the Author
The editors of Creative Publishing international have created more than 25 of the best-selling books on home repair, home improvement, and landscaping. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.


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Author Biography: The editors of Creative Publishing international have created more than 25 of the best-selling books on home repair, home improvement, and landscaping. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.


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