From wood to vinyl and chain link, this book tells how to build fences and gates, as well as the trellises and arbors that complement them. Projects include privacy fences, picket fences, a grape arbor, a fan trellis, and more. 70 color photographs and 325 illustrations.
Learning with Nature
by Marina Robb, Victoria Mew, and Anna Richardson
Learning with Nature is full of fun activities from the Forest School. The games will get your children outdoors to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature and help them grow up happy and healthy. Suitable for groups of children aged between 3 and 16, the graded activities help children develop: Key practical and social skillsAwareness of their place in the worldRespect for the natural world all while enjoying the great outdoors. Written by experienced Forest School practitioners...
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest
by Jaret C. Daniels
Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michi...
"Walls, Walks & Patios" is a complete guide to building landscaping walls, walks, and patios. Wall projects include garden walls of stone, brick, block, wood, and interlocking blocks. Walk projects include soft walks, such as wood chips, gravel, and crushed shells, and hard-surface walks of wood, stone, and brick. Patio projects include brick, concrete, and flagstone. The reader will learn how to plan these structures, as well as all the construction techniques required to create them. The book...
The Complete Pool Manual for Homeowners & Professionals
by Dan Hardy
My Travel * Camping * Hiking Florida Journal (Travel to Live, #1)
by Abundant Life Travel Journals
1,001 Things To Do In Sacramento With Kids (& The Young At Heart)
by Sabrina Nishijima
Porch Style
by Barbara B Bucholz, Barbara Ballinger Buchholz, and Lisa Skolnik
My Travel * Camping * Hiking Nevada Journal (Travel to Live, #1)
by Abundant Life Travel Journals
This hardworking and collectable book is filled with tips and techniques for doing-it-yourself around the home. It is aimed at the novice home decorator and experienced enthusiast alike, and contains practical advice for doing outdoor home repairs and maintenance, with step-by-step techniques and problem-solving information. There are explanatory diagrams for instant reference, plus handy guides to tools and equipment.
Pools, Pati, and Fabulous Outdoor Living Spaces: Luxury by Master Pool Builders
by Tina Skinner
You don't have to travel beyond the backyard to experience pure luxury. This book will show you how to transform your lawn into a personal paradise. Over 400 beautiful color photographs of spectacular backyard environments feature pools, spas, and fountains. More than just water features, you'll find a wide breadth of projects that inspire and amaze. Indulge your senses with exciting ideas in backyard design, intended to pamper and please even the pickiest home owners. Realize the potential of y...