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"Brick Projects for the Landscape: 16 Easy-to-Build Designs"

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Alan Bridgewater's book captures the majesty of brick landscape design through beautiful photos and illustrations. After whetting our appetite for brick, the book proceeds to show do-it-yourselfers how to bring some of that majesty to their own yards. Bridgewater takes us through 16 brick landscape design projects, from which we can choose what suits our tastes and get down to work, using his book as a handy reference.
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Pros
  • Photos and illustrations capture the majesty of brick landscape design.
  • Detailed instructions provided.
Cons
  • I'd like to see a brief history of brick landscape design.

Description

  • Decorative brickwork ideas.
  • Extended treatment of brick patios and brick steps.
  • Safety tips.

Guide Review - "Brick Projects for the Landscape: 16 Easy-to-Build Designs"

This book on brick landscape design opens with a discussion of tools, materials and masonry basics. For instance, you'll find out what the different types of brick are -- and what they're good for.

The bulk of the book is composed of a detailed look at 16 brick landscape design projects:

1. Flower-Border Edging

2. Country-Cottage Path

3. Raised Herringbone Patio

4. Classic Bird Bath

5. Planted Patio

6. Decorative Raised Bed

7. Simple Garden Wall

8. Storage Seat

9. Gateway Columns

10. Container Garden

11. Semicircular Steps

12. Tudor Arch Wall Niche

13. Brick Barbecue

14. Feature Wall

15. Waterspout

16. Classic Round Pond

Each of the 16 brick landscape design projects is presented with a look at tools and materials needed, time requirement, a brief introduction to what needs to be done, illustrations of the project in progress and instructions for the steps required (supplemented by photos).

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