The Spirit of Stone

Natural stone is the new garden fashion statement. Stone paths, walls, steps, dry streams (and more) are low maintenance and enhance a homeowners property like no other landscape feature. The element of stone in a garden has two important qualities: function and beauty. It also conveys a sense of permanence and place. Since ancient times, stone has been revered for bringing a special feel to a garden. In The Spirit of Stone, award-winning designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed, authoritative guide to creative and practical uses for stone in the landscape: steps, paths, garden walls, dry streams, benches, rock gardens, driveways and more. Stones practicality is especially appreciated by homeowners concerned with low maintenance, sustainability and water conservation with the side benefit of enhancing property value. The Spirit of Stone is an essential idea book and how-to for designers, stonemasons, builders, homeowners and DIYers.