Author(s): Urquhart, Paul; Cooper, James; & Reid, Christine

Gardening

DIY projects, garden design, landscaping and planting advice for backyards.

Every back yard needs an outdoor living area and, if possible, play areas for children and a peaceful place for contemplation. The New Complete Backyard Book shows you how to design your backyard to suit your lifestyle. There are colutions for common landscaping problems, projects with step-by-step instructions, planting and propagating techniques, ideas on designing for colour and form, and hints and tips on everything from choosing a plant to paving around a pool.