Practical Garden StoneworkEverything you need to know about constructing walls, patios, driveways, paths and other stonework -- and you'll be guided by well-known TV gardener Geoff Hamilton. Written in an easy-to-read style, the book highlights the pitfalls to avoid along the way, from the principles of construction -- planning, choice of materials and necessary equipment -- to the variations of stonework that can be tackled. |
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