Backyards: A Sunset Design Guide

SunsetBooks'Design Guidesare a new generation of design books, for the new generation of homeowners. InBackyards,author Bridget Bradley offers the ultimate guide to creating a beautiful backyard that fits your home and your budget. You'll get a insiders' peak into building materials preferred by landscaping professionals; opinions on green considerations to learn which materials and practices are truly eco-friendly; plans for an outdoor kitchen, a play area for kids and pets, a backyard greenhouse, and more; plus, you'll experience an interactive view of your backyard space with the 3D design software included with each book. More key features that make this a truly unique tool for backyard design: Experienced design and landscaping professionals help you get the backyard you want on a budget you can afford Pro-designed patios and gardens show the best ways to pull all the elements together to create a cohesive, comfortable space Clear, concise charts make it easy to choose materials based on appearance, durability, east of installation, and price The latest information of green materials, water conservation, and safety issuesPlus, each book comes withTheSunsetLandscape Designer,interactive design software that is professional, yet easy-to-use. Design a backyard with precise tools, then see it from any angle in 3D view Control everything from the dimensions of your space to final choices of materials Create detailed plans to help with permit applications Plus it works for both PC and Mac systems

Bridget Biscotti Bradley is a writer and editor specializing in home improvement and green building. She is also the owner of Reclaim, a green home boutique in Menlo Park, California. For more than half a century, Sunset has been helping readers remodel their homes and improve their lives. During that time, Sunset has published numerous books on how to actually build a wide variety of subjects, cementing its authority in House & Home publishing.