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Trellises, Planters & Raised Beds for Beginners is a practical, step-by-step how-to guide for building trellises, planters, window boxes, and more for your garden.
List of contents
Introduction
TRELLISE
Classic Garden Obelisk
Bamboo Trellis
Tripod Trellis
Copper Ladder Trellis
Sandwich Board Trellis
Roll-Up Critter Fence
Copper Coil Trellis
Ivy Topiary
Raised Bed with Removable Trellis
Bent Branch Trellises
Frame Trellis
Fan Trellis
Ladder Trellis
Vegetable Trellis
Obelisks
PLANTERS
Tiled Planter Box
Twisted Planter
Mini Planter
Garden Tower
Bamboo Bundle Planter
Planter Boxes
Upright Pallet Planter
Traditional Wall-Hung Window Box
Hypertufa Planter
Trellis Planter
Cedar Plate Planters
Coffee Table Planter
Tripod Planter
RAISED BEDS
Timber Raised Bed
Backyard Bird Garden
Raised Bed Pyramid
Raised Planting Bed and Cover
Raised Bed Kits
Lettuce Table
Utility Raised Bed
Raised Bed Rock Garden
Half-Lap Planting Bed
Resources
Reference Charts
Index
About the author
The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.
Summary
Make simple yet beautiful garden furnishings and accents with this step-by-step beginner’s guide that includes more than 30 DIY projects.
In Trellises, Planters & Raised Beds for Beginners you’ll find the perfect partner for constructing useful and attractive trellises, raised beds, planter boxes, window boxes, and more. With easy-to-follow, illustrated build plans requiring only basic tools, you’ll be able to make your own outdoor garden projects any time inspiration strikes.
Featured projects are made from a host of readily available materials, including wood, metal, hypertufa, clay pots, latticework, copper tubing, wire, timbers, stone, and more. With more than 30 project plans, you’ll have the know-how you need to create just about any imaginable project to accent your garden or nurture and support the plants around your home.
Each detailed building plan includes:
- Full-color photographs of the process and the finished project
- Scaled drawing plan so you can easily follow along
- Shopping list
- Cutting list
- Detailed, expert-vetted, step-by-step instructions
Now, with a little time and elbow grease, every gardener at
any skill level can create their own garden structures and accents—and take pride in their accomplishments.
