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Learn about stonework for your home and garden with Bob Vila, including information about building a brick wall, Japanese gardens, stone patios, and more.

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Barbecue Station and Gas Grill
Barbecue Station and Gas Grill
Bob closes his review of the Rowley Victorian remodel with a look at the barbecue station that sits below grade and is ...
Building a Dry Stone Retaining Wall
Building a Dry Stone Retaining Wall
Building a dry stone retaining wall is a challenge. In addition to holding back the weight of the earth it is meant to retain, ...
Building a Gravel Drive and Planting Shrubs
Building a Gravel Drive and Planting Shrubs
Bob discusses the new gravel drive and shrub plantings with landscaper Susan Hoffer.
Courtyard Design Tour
Courtyard Design Tour
Bob and the designer tour the new formal courtyard. They discuss the future of the plants shapes and how they will provide ...
Creating a Terrace
Creating a Terrace
Use terraces to make flower and vegetable gardening possible on steep slopes or simply to add interest to your landscape.
Creating a Tropical Sinkhole Garden
Creating a Tropical Sinkhole Garden
Bob meets with landscape architect Juan Capote to discuss planting a feature garden. Several of the larger plants have been ...
Discussing the Home's Exterior
Discussing the Home's Exterior
Bob talks to Ryley about a fence and a brick path and to landscaper Susan Hoffer about a perennial and herb garden.
Discussing the Home's Landscaping and Hardscaping
Discussing the Home's Landscaping and Hardscaping
Bob discusses the landscaping of a home with Kevin Kalman, general contractor of I'On, and Josh Garvin a Low Country landscape ...
Discussing the Landscape Plan
Discussing the Landscape Plan
Bob meets with landscaper Ed Capote to discuss the plans for the yard. Ed has designed a lush tropical feel accenting the ...
Discussing the Plantings on the Property
Discussing the Plantings on the Property
Bob joins Tom Strangfeld of Weston Nurseries and landscape architect Kristian Fenderson to walk the property and discuss the ...
Discussing the Zen Garden Design
Discussing the Zen Garden Design
Bob meets with Donanld Young for a tour of the home's Zen garden. Donald discusses the plant choices and lighting requirements ...
Garden Design for Small Spaces
Garden Design for Small Spaces
Are you tired of the same old scene? Want to try some of the fancy new ideas in glitzy magazines?
How to Pressure Wash
How to Pressure Wash
Pressure washing—also known as power washing—is a fast, effective way to restore siding, decking, stone and cement surfaces to ...
Installing a Brick Walkway
Installing a Brick Walkway
House six of the Elmwood project. The brick walkway goes in and the railings are replicated by Forester Moulding.
Installing Bluestone Pavers on the Terrace
Installing Bluestone Pavers on the Terrace
Bob meets with Mark Marini of Schumacher Landscaping to discuss the installation of the bluestone pavers on the lower terrace. ...
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Bob meets with landscape architects Rick & Nancy Lamb to discuss the existing landscape. In addition, arborist Charley ...
Landscape Design With a New Fence
Landscape Design With a New Fence
Bob discusses landscaping with Joanne Smallwood, landscape architect. A new wooden fence is also installed.
Landscaping for Increased Property Value
Landscaping for Increased Property Value
Landscaping is much more than pretty plants—a good landscape design can add 20 percent to the value of your property and save ...
Naumkeag Garden Tour
Naumkeag Garden Tour
Bob returns to the Stockbridge, Massachusetts, landmark home Naumkeag for a tour of the elaborate gardens.
Patio Landscaping for Sun and Shade
Patio Landscaping for Sun and Shade
Ruth Foster is on hand again to install a new tree for the cabin's backyard. The tree is set on the south west side of the ...
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