Bargains are hard to find nowadaysbut here's a big one: Imaginativedevelopment of outdoor space canmake a small house live like a largeone. Patios, fences, lawns and treesstill cost much less than floors, walls,carpeting and roofs. And you don'thave to be an expert to install them. All it takes is common sense, lotsof hard work, and a little guidancealong the way. That's what this bookis all about. Garden construction andplanting can be fun--when they'redone right. Do-it-yourself projectsare not only satisfying, but they reallydo save money. You can benefit from good land-scape ideas even if your estate islimited to a small condominium patio, a tiny mobile-home lot or a minisculebalcony. In fact, the smaller the area, the more important it is to make the most of the limited space.PURCHASING OR BUILDINGA HOME It takes a great deal of time andeffort to select a new home. It'susually the most important purchasemade by a family in a lifetime and itcan have a profound effect on healthand happiness. Let's assume the house is of soundconstruction and pleasing design. Itshould also have ample space and belocated in a desirable neighborhood,convenient to shopping, fire and po-lice services, schools, recreation areasand transportation. Hopefully, it'salso within the financial reach of thefamily, with a little left over for basicoutdoor work. After all these, thereare still many landscape considera-tions that can make the purchase awise or an unsound one.Sunken patio transforms a small yard into a pleasing anqment, Landscape Architect: Ken Smith, ASLA. Landscape