Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to design and care for lawns, discussing traditional lawns, alternative groundcovers, and trees and shrubs; offers advice on creating great front yards; and includes information on tools, fertilizers, composting, and mulching, as well as lists of plants and plant resources.

Landscaping with Stone, 2nd Edition, is a combination landscape design and project book in one, which has been updated with all new photographs. The first section of the book provides readers with a framework for incorporating stone in their landscape designs, including a look at the different types of stone used in landscapes, sources of inspiration, and ways to think about stone in relation to other landscape elements. The second part provides readers...

Landscape designers present color-illustrated pointers on their craft, discussing getting started, creative approaches, and front yard ideas, and provide examples of their work.

Around the yard I: Learn how to grow a lush lawn and terrific trees and shrubs the fast, fun and easy way; without spending a ton of money. In this special you'll discover how to control weeds, prevent cold-weather damage, and bust up thatch and other barriers. Around the yard II: this special helps you nurture a beautiful health garden using stuff you've already got around the house. Touching on topics like plant buying, veggie varmint control,...