Stone in the ornamental garden

Stone is a beautiful and durable material. Do you want to make a dry wall or terrace in your garden? Don't know where to place a solitary stone statue? Find inspiration for your ornamental garden in this full-colour publication by a renowned landscape architect and builder. In addition to knowledge about the properties of stone and a list of the main types of rocks used in garden design, the book also contains specific information about building techniques. There are also examples of the most common mistakes in the processing and use of stone. More skilled readers can use the instructions to build a dry stone wall or brick wall on their own, set a solitary stone or statue in a grassy area or correctly place stones near a water body. An integral part of the book is a rich pictorial accompaniment and examples of the gardens realized.