A manual on planning and starting improvement on the garden. It features easy-to-follow projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs. It takes the reader through all the planning, materials and techniques needed to build: paths and steps; patios and courtyards; fences, screens and gates; decking and stairs; pergolas and shelters; pools, ponds and spa; and barbecues and benches. The book includes a techniques section, a glossary of terms and a resource guide.