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A step-by-step guide to turning old flea market finds and other inexpensive diamonds in the rough into stylish furnishings for the porch, deck or garden.

The 40 projects in this fully illustrated workshop resource book are designed mainly for novices, and each can be built without a high-tech workshop or specialist tools. Ideas range from a practical compost bin and bird feeder, to a sundial and pyramid planter. For more experienced workmen, gazebo and footbridge projects are included, but all others can be completed by beginners or intermediate woodworkers. Exploded view illustrations include dimensions.

Use this practical guide to imbue your garden with artistic expression, no matter the size. Having a beautiful garden shouldn't require hours of weeding and planting. Here, you will learn how to transform your garden with the clever use of decorative elements such as gravel, water and sculpture. Popular columnist Elspeth Thompson showcases seven distinctive gardens created from spaces ranging from terrace and city nook to suburban garden and country retreat, demonstrating how easily you can rec...

Attractive trellises, planting boxes, and other gardening structures can be expensive and difficult to find. The 18 projects in this book are a cut above the ordinary. Their classical designs evoke the craftsmanship and styling of an era gone by. From a simple string and stake row marker to a small greenhouse, these well-designed projects show how simple details can make garden structures both graceful and hardworking. Inspiring color photos, detailed drawings, and careful step-by-step instructi...

Garden sculpture is an aspect of garden history that has not received a great deal of attention, particularly in Britain, and yet its impact in a garden can be considerable, adding an extra dimension and creating a fascination of its own. In this book the history of sculpture in British gardens is traced from Tudor times to the present day, showing the strong influence of Italy - both classical and Renaissance - and France. Materials and techniques are discussed and the work of the leading gar...

This title helps you discover the versatility of a beautiful courtyard garden, for entertaining, relaxing and extending your living space. It offers ideas for paths and paving with bricks, tiles, cobbles, gravel, railway sleepers and mosaics, and how to use walls, fences, plants, furniture, lighting and ornaments. It features a range of sites, including sunny, shady and windy, as well as structures suitable for children and pets. It includes suggestions for planting low-growing shrubs, pretty fo...

From from kitchen-garden guru Joyce Russell, author of best-selling The Polytunnel Book, this book presents 30 decorative vegetable-growing projects that anyone can make and enjoy. Whether you are an experienced gardener looking for an edge to help boost your fruit and vegetable yields, or are new to gardening and need some gentle guidance in how to make a start, this book will help you create a beautiful, bountiful garden filled with delicious fruit and veg! All the projects are devised to exte...

Follies are buildings which are fun-loving, engaging, whimsical. The result of 20 years of joint research, this book offers a guide to Britain''s follies and their close relatives, grottoes and garden buildings.'

Host Simple Backyard Gatherings with a Lavish Outdoor Living Aesthetic“With recipes and pairings that are as gorgeous as they are delicious, The Outdoor Table will completely change your next alfresco meal.” —Lisa Dawn Bolton, author of On Boards #1 New Release in Garden Furnishings, Table Setting, Brunch & Tea, Family Activities, Salads, and Cookies Create gorgeous get togethers that are fun for everyone—including you Bring simple-yet-beautiful entertaining to your own backyard, the park, t...