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Trellises, Arbors & Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens) | 
| Author: Better Homes And Gardens
Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 55156
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0696217589
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.18
UPC: 014005217585
EAN: 9780696217586
ASIN: 0696217589
Publication Date: January 6, 2004
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Product Description
Detailed, illustrated plans for building a variety of styles.More than 50 garden structures included, with construction drawings and lists of materials. Expert construction advicehow to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes. Selection tips for plants compatible with the structures featured.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Decent, but needs more (and better quality) examples. August 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a bit disappointed with this book - I was hoping for a lot more ideas - most that were shown were pretty weak designs. Books like this are mainly idea books and the more ideas, the better. This looked like a half hearted attempt. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything better. There's a definite need for a decent book on this subject...
 Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures March 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent how-to book; great designs, clear instructions and easy to read text. This is a good book for the beginner thru the professional. I highly recommend it.
I found what I wanted in this book January 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Trellises, Arbors & Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens)
I had been searching for a long time to find a suitable design for an arbor at the end of three converging pathways on a rustic portion of our property. I finally found the design I wanted at the bottom of page 9. I showed the design to our carpenter and he built an identical copy out of ipe. The result was so perfect, that I asked him to build a small pavilion in the same style on another part of our property. It also was elegant and sturdy. He commenced these projects in the middle of January in snowy, icy, windy, sub-freezing weather and finished both within about two or three weeks. I am now designing a 200-foot-long fence along two sides of our property in--you guessed it--the same style. If I ever figure out how to work my husband's new handycam I may be able to submit a video review. Useful book.
Trelliss, Arbor & Pergolas: Idea and Plans for Garden Structures November 11, 2006
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
Good information on the different aspects of building the various landscape structures.
Great idea and how-to book May 22, 2005
41 out of 43 found this review helpful
My husband and I had a landscape plan drawn up that included a pergola. Since my husband rebuilt part of our fence, he wanted to tackle the pergola himself. So, I bought him this book and he really loved it.
The beginning of the book shows a variety of ideas for trellises, arbors and pergolas. Even if you're not going to build it yourself, the photos, drawings, and descriptions of styles may help you select or design one that you like and fits your house/yard. My favorite idea from the book was a trellis that goes over the garage door - what a neat idea!
The next section of the book has all the necessary instructions and shows you how to build a number of these structures. This could come in handy if you decide to build it yourself.
Section three offers some suggestions for plants that will climb up structure.
The final portion of the book goes over the different types of tools you may need for your project. There are also drawings and descriptions to help the novice learn the basic building and wood-working skills needed for these projects.
Although we haven't started our pergola yet, I'm sure this book will come in handy. We've definitely been enjoying looking through it to see what kind we might want!
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