The secrets of buying and building with natural stone   Urban, suburban and exurban alike, homeowners everywhere have rediscovered the classic beauty of natural stone—the original low-maintenance building material. But along with such backyard standards as bluestone and slate, engineered products that replicate the look and feel of real stone have made considerable inroads into the stonescaping marketplace. Lightweight and easy to install, they are a great choice for do-it-yourselfers who want their home to stand out from the crowd. Whether the project is cobbled together from quarried granite or snapped in place with faux veneer stones, John Deere’s Stonescaping Made Simple shows you exactly what you need to know to do the job right yourself – and without breaking the bank (or your back) in the process.   Stonescaping Made Simple features information on basic tools and techniques, designing with stone, several complete projects shown with step-by-step photos, and a gallery of gorgeous, idea-generating project photos that are sure to inspire.

The secrets of buying and building with natural stone   Urban, suburban and exurban alike, homeowners everywhere have rediscovered the classic beauty of natural stone—the original low-maintenance building material. But along with such backyard standards as bluestone and slate, engineered products that replicate the look and feel of real stone have made considerable inroads into the stonescaping marketplace. Lightweight and easy to install, they are a great choice for do-it-yourselfers who want their home to stand out from the crowd. Whether the project is cobbled together from quarried granite or snapped in place with faux veneer stones, John Deere’s Stonescaping Made Simple shows you exactly what you need to know to do the job right yourself – and without breaking the bank (or your back) in the process.   Stonescaping Made Simple features information on basic tools and techniques, designing with stone, several complete projects shown with step-by-step photos, and a gallery of gorgeous, idea-generating project photos that are sure to inspire.