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"Brick Projects for the Landscape: 16 Easy-to-Build Designs"Guide Rating - ![]() The Bottom LineAlan 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. Pros
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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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