The patio specialist - Alan Bridgewater|Gill Bridgewater

Patios, paths and steps introduce interest into the garden, creating divisions, levels, seating areas and walkways. From tiny city backyards to spacious country gardens, there is a way of enhancing it with one of these features.;This guide is for anyone thinking of building one of these features, anyone who has bought materials but doesn't know how to start or anyone who has steps, a patio or a path and wants to know how to restore the feature to its former glory or give it a new lease of life.;The book starts with the basics of assessing the garden, checking the site, planning and preparation, tools and materials and foundations. With the basics established the authors introduce the many different types of patio and how they can be created, maintained and enhanced; from natural to brick patios, decking to spit-level patios, furniture styles, planters, ornaments and lighting. Paths and steps are looked at in similar detail. Each subject is presented in a clear way with box features, lists and questions and answers.