Outdoor Style (Backyard Living)

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Summary: Love those kitschy how-to books....
Review: I am lucky to have such a strong imagination. But sometimes imagination doesn't cut it, especially when you don't know what the heck you're doing. Enter Outdoor Style. This book gave substance to my kooky gardening fantasies by giving me a clue of how I might carry those fantasies out. It said, "You want a trellis? Fine, make a trellis. Here's how." Previously, I would have fumbled to sculpt a tower of wire, eventually become disgruntled, and cracked open a beer to numb my resultant scrapes and scratches.

Outdoor Style reminded me of all the frou-frou and tra-la that I could add to my garden, plus motivated me to maintain the living, breathing elements (My jasmine climbs with new fervor!!!). I wouldn't say your garden will wither away without this book. Still, it sure is nice to feel both a little inspired AND a little competent., and this book helps. PLUS: the all important ambient photos run rampant through these pages. I am such a sucker for ambiance.....