Build a variety of useful and attractive objects, using stone, brick, wood and water, to enhance your yard and garden. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by detailed color photographs, help even the most novice reader successfully complete projects including: stone steps, koi pond, bamboo fountain, traditional sundial, bent wood arch, and formal garden table. Each project is accompanied by information about which tools to use, exactly what materials are required, an estimate of how long it will take to make, and how involved the project is, as well as handy tips and time-saving techniques. In addition, the book features a comprehensive chapter on planning and design.