Landscaping for Dummies
by Phillip Giroux, Bob Beckstrom, Lance Walheim, The Editors of the National Gardening Association

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Landscaping for Dummies has everything you need to turn the little patch of earth you call your own into a personal paradise. Whether you?ve waited for the day to have property to landscape, you?d never given it a second thought until you had to, or you want to improve on an existing landscape, this book offers a clearly written wealth of knowledge on:

• Designs
• Fences, walls, gates, and paths
• Decks, patios, and outdoor rooms
• Trees
• Shrubs and vines
• Ground cover

From the basic principles of landscape design, to all the ins and outs of hillsides, balcony gardens, and water gardens, this book will show you how to:

• Think like a designer
• Dream up the right landscape for your family?s needs
• Increase your home?s resale value
• Conserve energy
• Deal with contractors, nurseries, and hardware suppliers
• Create an edible landscape

Full of helpful problem-solvers for all kinds of landscapes, Landscaping for Dummies also features sample plans, ?theme? landscape ideas, and a brilliant color photo section to inspire the imagination. Accessible and informative to both beginner and expert landscapers, this is the complete guide to creating the yard you?ve always wanted.

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