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New Backyard Idea Book
If you're looking for all the latest ideas in backyard design -- from inspiration to implementation -- here's the only reference book you'll ever need.
In this completely revised and updated version of Taunton's best-selling Backyard Idea Book -- you'll find hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of your outdoor space.
From flagstone patios and redwood decks to cozy fireplaces, open-air kitchens, and spectacular garden rooms, the New Backyard Idea Book is full of inspiring color photos and practical advice to help you re-think, re-design and rejuvenate your backyard.
And for the children, there are lots of new attractions that go well beyond the backyard swing set, from newfangled slides, forts, bridges and climbing structures to a whole new breed of swimming pool.
From small improvements to major projects, here's the ultimate outdoor design book, with lots of creative strategies, new trends and innovative products to help you remake your backyard -- and rediscover the pleasures of outdoor living.
If you want to transform your backyard into a more beautiful, functional extension of your home, here's the perfect place to start.
In this completely revised and updated version of Taunton's best-selling Backyard Idea Book -- you'll find hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of your outdoor space.
From flagstone patios and redwood decks to cozy fireplaces, open-air kitchens, and spectacular garden rooms, the New Backyard Idea Book is full of inspiring color photos and practical advice to help you re-think, re-design and rejuvenate your backyard.
And for the children, there are lots of new attractions that go well beyond the backyard swing set, from newfangled slides, forts, bridges and climbing structures to a whole new breed of swimming pool.
From small improvements to major projects, here's the ultimate outdoor design book, with lots of creative strategies, new trends and innovative products to help you remake your backyard -- and rediscover the pleasures of outdoor living.
If you want to transform your backyard into a more beautiful, functional extension of your home, here's the perfect place to start.
- GenresNonfictionGardening
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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June 10, 2011
The New Backyard Idea Book is a great book to add to your permanent library. Whether you need a small container garden for apartment living, a modest plan for a city lot or a coordinated design for several garden “rooms,” this book will lovingly illustrate a host of different design options. Well written with magnificent photographs showcasing the flavor of each garden element. Inspired by some of the water features, pergola ideas and seating options, I think a visit to my local greenhouse and garden store is definitely in the offing this weekend! Excellent for coffee table and schools, too.
March 22, 2017
This book has beautiful photos and some really neat ideas, but most of the ideas are not feasible for people with modest budgets. Or with children. Or pets.
Now that I re-read my statement, it's a little ironic that I state it's not for people with children but then notice a backyard basketball court on the front cover. The issue is not that the book is lacking ideas for people with children, but that the ideas are so expensive that people who are actually raising children cannot afford to make the ideas a reality for them. The basketball court isn't putting up a temporary hoop in your driveway, but laying out a half court in your yard with colored athletic tiles and installing a permanent light.
The book gets three stars for the gorgeous photos. But the name should be changed to "Expensive Backyard Idea Book".
Now that I re-read my statement, it's a little ironic that I state it's not for people with children but then notice a backyard basketball court on the front cover. The issue is not that the book is lacking ideas for people with children, but that the ideas are so expensive that people who are actually raising children cannot afford to make the ideas a reality for them. The basketball court isn't putting up a temporary hoop in your driveway, but laying out a half court in your yard with colored athletic tiles and installing a permanent light.
The book gets three stars for the gorgeous photos. But the name should be changed to "Expensive Backyard Idea Book".
June 23, 2025
I'll admit I did not read most of the text but instead feasted on the beautiful photographs of spaces that I can never aspire to as a city dweller with a teeny backyard, an active family, pets, and limited resources. I thought a few projects were not even worth putting into the book and would have appreciated more ideas for those of us with limited space and a want for a vegetable garden. I don't think I saw one tomato plant...
June 26, 2017
This book has a typo that I find hilarious. And the photography is great, usually in the quick ideas books, the pictures can leave me wondering why I'm reading it. But this was a pleasant surprise.
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March 27, 2020I didnt read this cover-to-cover, but I thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the wonderful ideas.
June 30, 2025
Inspiring! we will put some of these ideas to good use
April 23, 2010
A fantastic book with lots of great IDEAS!
I picked up this book because of ALL of the colorful pictures, but I struck gold because I got some great ideas for container gardening!
I picked up this book because of ALL of the colorful pictures, but I struck gold because I got some great ideas for container gardening!
October 30, 2010
Yeah, if you have a multi-million dollar house and a million dollar backyard budget.
Nothing here for the middle class or DIYers.
Nothing here for the middle class or DIYers.
July 19, 2011
Not quite my taste.
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July 6, 2012Beautiful photos and great ideas.
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September 24, 2013opl has a copy
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