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Landscaping, Landscape Architecture, Gardening, Plant, Pond & Garden Design Books

• Manual of Woody Landscape Plants Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses - by Michael A. Dirr

• Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia - by Michael A. Dirr

• Diseases of Trees and Shrubs - by Wayne A. Sinclair, Howard H. Lyon (Photographer), Warren T. Johnson (Photographer)

• Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture - by Charles W. Harris (Contributor), Nicholas T. Dines (Editor)

• Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping - by Rita Buchanan

• Landscaping Your Home: Creative Ideas from America's Best Gardeners (Fine Gardening Design Guides) - by Lee Anne White (Editor)

• Landscaping: Planning, Planting, Building (Better Homes and Gardens: Step-by-Step Series)

• Landscape Architecture Construction - by Harlow C. Landphair, Fred Klatt

• Landscape Architect's Portable Handbook - by Nicholas T. Dines, Kyle D. Brown

• From Concept to Form: In Landscape Design - by Grant W. Reid, R. K. Lochner (Editor)

• Site Engineering for Landscape Architects - by Steven Strom, Kurt Nathan

• Taylor's Guide to Growing North America's Favorite Plants - by Barbara W. Ellis

• American Horticultural Society A To Z Encyclopedia Of Garden Plants - by Christopher Brickell (Editor), Judith Zuk (Editor)

• Penelope Hobhouse's Garden Designs - by Penelope Hobhouse, Simon Johnson

• Paths and Walkways : Simple Projects, Contemporary Designs (Garden Design Book) - by Hazel White, Matthew Plut

• Garden Paths: A New Way to Solve Practical Problems in the Garden (Taylor's Weekend Guides) - by Gordon Hayward, Frances Tenenbaum

• Ortho's Guide to Decks & Patios - by Eric Clough, Tony Davis, David Toht

• Trellises and Arbors - by Scott Atkinson, Philip Edinger, Editors of Sunset Books (Editor)

• A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season - by Margaret Roach, Kit Latham

• Encyclopedia of Landscaping & Patio Design: Over 325 Ideas for Landscaping & Patio Design - by Randall W. Cole, Jerry Bates

• The American Horticultural Society Complete Guide to Water Gardening - by Peter Robinson

• The Master Book of the Water Garden: The Ultimate Guide to the Design and Maintenance of the Water Garden With More Than 190 Plant Profiles - by Philip Swindells

• Pond Doctor: Planning & Maintaining a Healthy Water Garden - by Ronald E. Everhart (Photographer), Helen Nash

• Water Gardening Basics - by Helen Nash, Marilyn M. Cook, Helen Nash

• Low-Maintenance Water Gardens - by Helen Nash

• The Complete Pond Builder: Creating a Beautiful Water Garden - by Helen Nash

• Waterfalls, Fountains, Pools & Streams: Designing & Building Water Features for Your Garden - by Helen Nash, Eamonn Hughes

• The Basics of Water Gardening - by William C. Uber, Norma Favila (Illustrator), Patricia Woy (Editor)

• Water in the Garden: A Complete Guide to the Design and Installation of Ponds, Fountains, Streams, and Waterfalls - by James Allison

• Water Gardens (For Your Garden Series) - by Carol Spier, Warren Schultz

• Pond Life: A Guide to Common Plants and Animals of North American Ponds and Lakes (Golden Guide) - by George Kell Reid, Herbert S. Zim (Editor), George S. Fichter (Editor)

• Simple Fountains for Indoors & Outdoors: 20 Step-By-Step Projects - by Dorcas Adkins

• Natural Landscaping: Gardening With Nature to Create a Backyard Paradise (Rodale Garden Book) - by Sally Roth

• Reflecting Nature: Garden Designs from Wild Landscapes - by Jerome Malitz, Seth Malitz

• Deer-Proofing Your Yard & Garden - by Rhonda Massingham Hart, Gwen Steege

• The Four-Season Landscape: Easy-Care Plants and Plans for Year-Round Color (Rodale Garden Book) - by Susan A. Roth

• Better Homes and Gardens Home Landscaping: Plants, Projects, and Ideas for Your Yard - by Ron Harris, Kay Sanders, Mary Helen Schiltz

• The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Gardener's Desk Reference - by Janet Marinelli, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Stephen K- Tim

• The Big Book of Garden Design - by Time-Life Books

• The Contrary Farmer - by Gene Logsdon

• Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting & Pruning Techniques - by Tracy Disabato-Aust

• Impatient Gardener's Lawn Book - by Jerry Baker

• The Wild Lawn Handbook: Alternatives to the Traditional Front Lawn - by Stevie Daniels, Steve Daniels

• Trees and Shrubs for Temperate Climates - by Gordon Courtright

• Seaside Gardening - by Theodore James, Harry Haralambou

• How To Design And Build A Sprinkler System: A Complete Guide For The Do-It-Yourselfer - by Michael A. Tenn

• Site Construction Details Manual - by Nicholas T. Dines, Kyle Brown

• Gardens Are for People - by Thomas D. Church, Grace Hall (Contributor), Michael Laurie (Contributor)

• Landscape Planning: Environmental Applications, 3rd Edition - by William M. Marsh

• Reflections on the Pool: California Designs for Swimming - by Cleo Baldon, Melba Levick (Photographer), I. B. Melchior

• Park and Recreation Structures: Administration and Basic Service Facilities: Recreational and Cultural Facilities: Overnight and Organized Camp - by Albert H. Good

• The Landscape Lighting Book - by Janet Lennox Moyer

• Rustic Garden Architecture - by Ralph R. Kylloe

• Building Backyard Structures: Sheds, Barns, Bins, Gazebos & Other Outdoor Construction - by Paul Levine, Tom Begnal, Dan Thornton

• Classic Garden Structures: 18 Elegant Projects to Enhance Your Garden - by Jan Gertley, Michael Gertley

• Southern Living: Patio Roofs & Gazebos - by Southern Living (Editor), Donald W. Vandervort

• Gazebos and Trellises: Authentic Details for Design and Restoration - by Peter Joel Harrison (John Wiley & Sons)

• Trellises and Arbors - by Scott Atkinson, Philip Edinger, Editors of Sunset Books

• Gazebos & Other Outdoor Structures - by Joseph F., Jr. Wajszczuk (Editor), joh Corinchock, Jim Russell

• Garden Structures (Smith & Hawken) - by Linda Joan Smith

• Site Work and Landscape Cost Data 2002 - by RS Means