In this eminently readable primer on the fundamentals of placing stone, Kevin Gardner distills 25 years of experience in building and repairing New England-style dry stone walls into principles and practices that are adaptable to a wide variety of designs and circumstances. In addition to directions on building basic stone walls, he also demystifies steps, wells, ramps, walkways, and may other forms of dry masonry. Gardner also discusses the philosophy behind the repair and restoration of old walls, and gives the beginning wall builder ways to think about the place of the stone wall within the landscape. Along the way, Gardner considers the mythology of the stone wall and its place in the New England imagination. And he explores the history, philosophy, and aesthetics of working with stone in a book that will bring as much pleasure to armchair craftsmen as it will valuable instruction to the beginning wall builder. Selected as one of 2001's Best Gift Books by The Times of Trenton, New Jersey; one of the 50 best nonfiction books of 2001 by the Christian Science Monitor. 22 black white illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index.

    Full of practical advice to simplify the job, beautiful photographs to provide inspiration, and colorful drawings to help re-create the perfect look, this gorgeous book will guide you to the garden of your dreams. Included is a special section on bulbs, a primer on gardening basics by Larry Sagers of KSL Greenhouse Show, and lists favorite flowers and shrubs compiled by the Temple Square gardeners. Simple instructions from the pros teach you all you need to know about caring for a beautiful garden in each season of the year. With a wealth of landscaping ideas, this user-friendly guide contains tips for planning and preparing your garden and suggestions for selecting and growing a variety of plants. Temple Square Gardening is the perfect sourcebook for turning your home garden into a work of art.

    The book is an invaluable guide for the professional landscaper, horticulturist, and others in the Intermountain nursery industry, as well as for the student, general reader, gardener, and homeowner.Water Wise is both convenient and comprehensive. The heart of the book presents hundreds of species, devoting a full page to each, with a description of appearance, habitat, landscape use, and other comments. Color photographs illustrate each plant described. A reader-friendly introduction provides important background on the ecology of the Intermountain West, along with full descriptions of native plant habitats and associations.An accessible resource of accurate native plant information for all readers, Water Wise will be indispensable to professional landscapers and amateurs alike.

    There is practical information on all the imperative aspects of organic gardening from soil preparation to weed control and feeding. What to do with pests and diseases is also a major worry but is covered in full suggesting harmonious remedies such as the introduction of a natural predator. Not only about kitchen gardening, this book covers ornamental and wildlife gardening, from creating spectacular lawns and borders to attracting beneficial insects to the wildlife garden. An easy-to-use directory of vegetables, herbs and fruit provides clear facts on growing a wide range of healthy produce for both the first-time and experienced gardener