Landscaping For Dummies®

Create an outdoor haven that's the envy of your neighborhood!Even if you don't know a perennial from a posthole or a pergola from a plumb bob, you can transform your ordinary yard into a sanctuary for the senses that will be an asset to the neighborhood. No need to know about plants, construction, or design! This user-friendly guide walks you step-by-step through the entire process--from deciding how you want your landscape to function to designing a layout, choosing plants and materials, managing contractors, or doing the work yourself.

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Find ten ways to boost your home's value and curb appeal Turn your yard's worst features into fabulous focal points Build rock-solid decks, fences, pathways, and more Master the lingo of landscapers and nurseries Locate suppliers for everything from gravel to greenhouses Solve problems like poor drainage, steep slopes, erosion, and more Skirt the pitfalls of working with contractors, plants, light, and more