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Easy-to-build garden brickwork to beautify your outdoor space!16 stylish projects including a country cottage path, gateway columns, a brick barbecue, waterspout, and moreComprehensive information on tools and materials, foundations, cutting brick and stone, and bricklayingStep-by-step photos and instructions, materials and tools lists, time estimates, and clear construction diagrams for each projectEssential techniques for working with brick, concrete, and mortar, building walls, patios, paths, and steps, finishing, maintenance, and moreAuthors Alan and Gill Bridgewater are expert DIY writers with an international reputation for their highly successful gardening and DIY booksFrom the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise!Bricks are an ideal material for creating stunning and functional garden features. They are wonderfully easy to handle and make building outdoor projects a pleasure. Any patio or garden structure made out of brick looks solid and imposing, and with their ability to fit into a wide variety of patterns and designs, nothing beats bricks for versatility in creative structure design!Inside this practical and accessible book for DIY homeowners, youll find 16 original outdoor projects ranging from a simple garden wall and a brick BBQ for your outdoor kitchen to a strawberry planter shaped like a barrel and a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project has been photographed step-by-step during its construction and each finished piece is shown with a full-page photo in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams, cut-away views, and concise explanations accompany every project along with the step-by-step color photos.To help you get started, a comprehensive techniques section provides expert advice and information on designing, planning, tools, materials, foundations, concrete, mortar, cutting and laying brick, stone, and concrete, brick bonds and patterns, walls, patios, paths, steps, and other structures, plus tips for finishing and maintenance. A complete glossary and index are also included.Enhance your outdoor décor with attractive, durable brickwork! Projects include:Flower Border EdgingClassic BirdbathPlanted PatioDecorative Raised BedStorage SeatSemicircular StepsTudor Arch Wall NicheClassic Round PondBrick BarbecueFeature WallAnd more!Explore a wealth of ideas for creating practical outdoor features using simple and traditional brick, with Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden!
