Courtyards & Patios

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In this lavishly photographed guide you'll find a wealth of ideas for creating an
enchanting patio or courtyard garden, information on choosing the best paving material for your particular needs, and considerations for designing children's play spaces and areas for activities such as cookouts, as well as secluded niches for relaxation. COURTYARDS & PATIOS is a must-have for homeowners looking to enhance the beauty of their homes with handsomely designed and landscaped outdoor rooms.

COURTYARDS PATIOS
This expertly written and beautifully illustrated guide provides an abundance of inspirational ideas and practical tips for homeowners contemplating a courtyard conversion or patio addition. In Courtyards Patios you'll find:
¦ Design ideas for beautifying outdoor rooms witli plants, including specific instructions for creating potted gardens and training plants to arbors and trellises
¦ Lists of the best screening and hedging plants, plants for container gardens, vines and... Tovább

Fülszöveg

In this lavishly photographed guide you'll find a wealth of ideas for creating an
enchanting patio or courtyard garden, information on choosing the best paving material for your particular needs, and considerations for designing children's play spaces and areas for activities such as cookouts, as well as secluded niches for relaxation. COURTYARDS & PATIOS is a must-have for homeowners looking to enhance the beauty of their homes with handsomely designed and landscaped outdoor rooms.

COURTYARDS PATIOS
This expertly written and beautifully illustrated guide provides an abundance of inspirational ideas and practical tips for homeowners contemplating a courtyard conversion or patio addition. In Courtyards Patios you'll find:
¦ Design ideas for beautifying outdoor rooms witli plants, including specific instructions for creating potted gardens and training plants to arbors and trellises
¦ Lists of the best screening and hedging plants, plants for container gardens, vines and climbers, and siirubs for small spaces, as well as guidance on how to position your plantings in a courtyard or patio space
¦ Considerations for planning courtyards and patios, such as size, shape, and materials
¦ Ideas for creating privacy with walls, screens, or hedges
¦ Advice for matching the style of house, garden, and patio or courtyard
¦ Possibilities for special features, such as fountains, dining areas, or play spaces
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A full source list that directs you to mail-order suppliers for plants, materials, containers, and other essential items
By adding a beautiful outdoor room to your home, you can create a space that serves many purposes, from providing an elegant entryway to offering a safe play space for children, while adding to the visual appeal and value of your home.
About the Authors
Chuck and Barbara Crandall are the authors of one architecture book and six gardening books, including Creating Privacy in the Garden, Flowering, Fruiting, and Foliage Vines, and Movable Harvests. The Crandalls have published hundreds of articles and photographs in such magazines as Better Homes Gardens, Home, Woman's Day, and Family Circle.
Jacket design: Andrea Karman
Jacket photography: Crandall Crandall

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