The Bottom Line
- Photos and illustrations capture the majesty of brick landscape design.
- Detailed instructions provided.
- 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).
