The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden

The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical & Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden

<span>Natural stone,that most ancient of materials, adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. While plants may temporarily steal the show, a low stonewall, solitary standing stone or dry stream remains unwavering through the years. Isamu Noguchi, the designer and artist, summed it up best,<b> "Any gardener will tell you that it is the rocks that make a garden. They call them the'bones' of the garden."</b></span><br /><span><b></b></span><br /><span>In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a garden. The chapters address rock gardens, walls, stone accents,walks and more. There is a chapter on sustainable stone that shows how to capitalize on stone's functional qualities in a beautiful way. And a last chapter highlights plants and stones together, natural companions in a garden.</span><br /><span></span><br /><span>The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book for anyone looking to add dimension and resilience to their landscape - the tips and photos will inspire designers, homeowners, gardeners,and stonemasons alike.</span>