Taylor’s Master Guide to Landscaping (Hardcover)
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From Publishers Weekly
Comprehensive and easy to follow, Buchanan’s companion volume to Taylor’s Master Guide to Gardening covers just about all the features that can be included in home landscapes–from lawns and foundation plantings to fences, driveways, bridges, steps, outdoor rooms, pools and outdoor lighting. Buchanan encourages homeowners to think carefully about the specific requirements of the site (topography, shape of the lot, size of the budget, etc.) before beginning a landscaping project. Then home landscapers can follow her step-by-step instructions and carry out the project on their own or use her tips on hiring professionals to do the work. Buchanan offers a wealth of practical information, from advice on seeing the overall character of a home and its setting to opinions about details, such as which materials are best for paths and walkways. There are also suggestions for choosing and caring for trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover and perennials, with lists (more…)
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Taylor’s Master Guide to Landscaping
A great guide for those of us wanting to learn more about landscaping. It is plainly written so that anyone who wishes to start a new landscaping project will not feel…
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A big help.
This book has helped me come up with a plan for the rough land that I have purchased with my new home.
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It wont replace the landscape architect, but it comes close
This is the most often used book I continually return to for landscaping reference and guidance. It’s well written and will have you on the way to improving your landscape after…
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Most comprehensive text on planning a garden
I admire Rita Buchanan’s style.In a time of the pre-digested, summarized ‘Idiot’s Guides’, she addresses landscape design in a methodical and logical progression.
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Very complete
An incredibly complete guide to landscaping your home with many illustrative photographs and diagrams.