Updated with new projects, information on climate change, and tables and sections detailing commonly used landscape sand, gravel, and stone materials, this new edition offers a complete and accessible guide to landscape design and outdoor projects for the home and garden. Featuring a framework for stone landscaping ideas and designs – including an overview of the different types of stone, sources of inspiration, and ways to use stone with other landscape elements – you’ll also learn need-to-know tips for working with stone. Also includes 12 step-by-step projects for some of the most popular stone projects: patios, fire pits, fountains, walls and rock gardens.