Dale Vine's Outdoor Reno Guide
By (Author) Dale Vine
Hardie Grant Books
Hardie Grant Books
1st August 2019
Australia
General
Non Fiction
712.6
Paperback
224
Width 210mm, Height 240mm
750g
Nobody wants to spend time in a tired, uninspiring backyard. But how can you create an outdoor space that's beautiful and works for your needs Landscaper and much loved The Blockcontestant, Dale Vine will help you create your dream garden with hisOutdoor Reno Guide. From the initial vision to planning, budgeting and final execution, Dale demystifies the process of turning your humble garden into a space that you and your family want to spend time in, whether you're starting with bare ground or you are renovating an existing space.
With clear examples, notes on common pitfalls and simple, step-by-step DIY projects, Dale provides the specific tips, tricks and advice essential for any landscaping project, from site analysis to lifestyle considerations to plant selection. His most important message: you need a plan.No matter its size or shape, you can transform your outdoor space from a neglected, untamed patch of dirt and weeds into something magical on any budget and even small changes can turn a simple backyard into a photogenic sanctuary.
Dale Vines Outdoor Reno Guideisan inspirational and instructive resource thanks to Dale's years of experience and expert knowledge. With great photos throughout, see the potential of your garden through the lens of an expert landscaper.
Landscaper Dale Vine made his TV debut on the Nine Networks award-winning reality show,The Block, for its fifth season. Competing alongside his wife, Sophie, Dale instantly won over audiences with his laid-back personality and undeniable charm not to mention his wealth of home reno knowledge. Tackling one challenging renovation after another, Dale and Sophie made it all the way to the series grand finale with their $1.3-million-dollar home.
Considering Dales success, its no surprise he was invited to return to The Block site the following year forThe Block: All Stars, in 2013. In 2014, Dale returned again forThe Blocks Fans vs Favesseries, where he was paired with his good mate Brad Cranfield. Once again, Dale made it all the way to the series finale, sharing with audiences more of his jovial character and sharp wit through his own Block news parody,Dale-e News.
Dale has been a regular columnist for Bauer Magazines as the resident gardening guru inHomes Plus Magazine. He has also appeared as a regular panelist on the Nine NetworksTV showManSpace, while also making appearances on bothPostcardsandGetaway. In 2015 Dale appeared on NinesReno Rumbleand filmed Season 2 ofManSpace.
By day, Dale runs his own landscape business, and he is the face of CAT clothing and workwear. Dale lives in Geelong with his wife Sophie and two kids.