Landscape Construction

This book takes every aspect of landscape work into consideration. Architects will also find it useful because it puts a project's problems and details in a builder's perspective.

Great book!

pricey book, but if you have it, you'll learn to make anything. especially good for garden designers who are newbies on the construction side. industry-standard, complete topics and clear, sensible instructions.

So informative...now I am better prepared for exams if I opt to do that or even understand what the hell the contractor is talking about.

I was very impressed with the clear definitions and diagrams. However a few terms are used differently depending on region of country you are from: example 'skid steer' which we in PNW use Bob Cat. For a novice some definitions needed fuller explanations: ex. proctor density, frost depth etc. However Mr. Sauter did break down a lot of the basic information for most beginners to have a good introduction & understanding of L/S construction. I will be referencing this book for a lot of future jobs. Especially appreciated that many of the construction workers in photos were women! Thank you.

This book is incredibly well-organized, with tips on all kinds of landscape construction, from piers for fence posts, to footings of decks and every other measure for building a deck, paths, walks, patios, retaining walls. I bought it for school. And I ended up with a 3.9