Candid Contractor

In this latest volume, Scott Cohen candidly shares his knowledge from more than 20 years of experience as a licensed landscape, swimming pool, and general contractor. Cohen has served as an expert witness for the California Contractor’s State Licence Board (CSLB) for over a decade, inspecting hundreds of construction defect details of swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, ponds, water features, fire features, and more. The candid contractor offers his technical expertise as well as common sense advice to contractors and homeowners who plan to improve their yard.

Patio Covers, Pergolas, and Pavilions

No outdoor room is complete without a bit of shelter for shade, privacy, and aesthetic appeal. Scott Cohen’s newest book features gorgeous color photography and expert guidance to help you design a beautiful, functional structure for your backyard oasis.  

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Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Spark your imagination with Scott Cohen's favorite secrets for creating stunning, high performance outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and other backyard fire features. The acclaimed garden designer shows how to build a fire feature that will turn any patio into a warm, inviting outdoor room.

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Petscaping: Training and Landscaping with Your Pet in Mind (by Scott Cohen and Carolyn Doherty)

“Petscaping™ is landscape design with pets in mind”, says author Scott Cohen, HGTV’s favorite Garden Artisan from The Green Scene Landscape. “We like to incorporate petscaping™ into all our landscaping projects that involve families with pets”, Cohen says. “And while we've created pet yards for people with turtles and rabbits, most of the time, petscaping™ is for the dogs. Dog friendly gardens are very much in demand."

Published by Schiffer Books (available Fall 2011)

The Big Book of BBQ Plans

Over 60 inspirational designs and construction plans to build your own backyard barbecue counter by award winning landscape designer Scott Cohen. Want the ideal BBQ for some serious outdoor grilling? Scott Cohen takes you from “dream it” to “do it” with this essential volume of BBQ plans.

What if your favorite vacation hotspot was just outside the door? What if you could enjoy it every day without ever leaving home? Award-winning author and garden designer Scott Cohen shows you how to make this dream a reality in Scott Cohen’s Poolscapes: Refreshing Ideas for the Ultimate Backyard Resort. Whether you’re looking for an intimate hydrotherapy spa, a splash-happy place for family fun, an invigorating exercise pool or an exquisite setting for outdoor entertaining, you’ll discover the secrets behind Cohen’s breathtaking, high-performance swimming pools and spas.

Scott Cohen's Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook reveals his techniques for creating cast-in-place concrete counters, including all you need to know to incorporate colored recycled glass chips and wine bottles into the counter! Scott's technique is a one-of-a-kind industry secret, and this information is now available for the first time. Now homeowners or contractors have the tools to create these works of art!

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