WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART III

This article continues our five part series on deck construction with a discussion of beams and joists, how to build with them, and how to avoid common problems.

WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART II

This article continues our five part series on deck construction with the fundamentals of foundations.

WOOD IN THE LANDSCAPE: DECKS PART I

"Wood brings us back to roots of our building heritage," says Seattle landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom. "The differing grains, colors, and expressions inherent in the material give wood a warm lively quality found in few other materials." This article is the first in our five part series.

IRISH STONE WALLS

The Irish countryside is a patchwork of over 250,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) of stone walls. Built from local stone according to the style of each region, these walls are an intrinsic part of the landscape. Patrick McAfee, a consultant and expert stonemason, reveals the history of this ancient tradition and gives illustrated examples of the care and restoration of stone walls of all types.

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