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Much more than just lawns, the backyards of today make full use of this area's unlimited possibilities for lounging, dining, playing, and communing with nature. Outdoor kitchens make cooking a treat for the senses while backyard fireplaces create a natural gathering place for friends and family. Decks, patios and porches can be transformed into fully furnished outdoor rooms with floors, walls and ceilings. Backyard Idea Book helps readers unlock the extraordinary possibilities of this incredibly flexible area, and showcases a huge array of cutting-edge ideas for turning backyards into personal, satisfying spaces. New twists on old themes are offered, as well as some of the freshest ideas from the brightest talent in landscape design. An effective combination of stylistic concepts and hands-on advice helps readers select specific projects, while hundreds of color photos serve to inspire and delight.
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Summary: Design Ideas abound
Purchased the book primarily to help brainstorm design ideas for different spaces. The book abounds with pictures and images of a variety creative, artful and visually appealing designs for a variety of climates. That is, there are pictures of nicely layed out small spaces and large spaces for Southwest (dry and hot) or Northeast (wet and cold) climates. Not as much for the Southwest as I would have preferred, but overall, no complaints. Includes useful comments, consistent color themes, dramatic colors, interesting examples of accessories. There are visually appealing spaces with minimal plants (think low maintenance) and small spaces with stacks of potted plants for you high maintenance lovers who are really into your plants.
Worked for me.
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Summary: BEAUTIFUL BOOK
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOOK !! TERRIFIC IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE FABULOUS. FOR THOSE OF US WHO VACATION IN THE BACKYARD OF OUR WINTER HOME.
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Summary: Some good, timeless ideas
I have recently become a big fan of the "Idea Book" series from Taunton. This one is no exception with plenty of ideas that cover every gamut of the back yard. Although this book is pushing 5 years old, luckily this subject matter is less susceptible to trends and fads, so the images and ideas are timeless.
I recommend this to anyone that is looking for some ideas, whether it's sprucing up a zone, or small area, to the entire backyard. Only complaint is that there are a few over the top, million dollar mansion photos that just don't seem to fit with the subject. When you start measuring your backyard in acres...well then that's just a different story.
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Summary: Backyard improvements
This has been a wonderful book that I have enjoyed savoring. There are diagrams to be used as tools that are impressive, all surrounded by fabulous pictures of realistic projects. Laypeople as well as professional builders can all benefit from the beauty of this book.
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Summary: The Ultimate Back-yard 'How-To'
Lee Ann White takes the 'chore' out of creating an inviting backyard, with this beautiful book filled with great pictures and easy-to-understand instructions. A must-have for creative gardeners and crafters.
Anna Marie Fritz, author of "Funny Feline Fotos," and other amazon books.
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