A good landscape is so much more than just plants and soil. A well-done wooden structure adds exciting height and dimension to any yard. In Landscaping with Wood, expert builder and gardener Scott McBride helps homeowners, gardeners, builders, and woodworkers add attractive and useful structures to outdoor spaces. He explains all the basics of construction, from choosing materials to the finished product. Step-by-step color photos, detailed instructions, and helpful sidebars on using tools enable homeowners to create beautiful and durable landscape structures. The book covers practical structures such as borders, raised beds, and retaining walls as well as classic arbors, pergolas, and fences.

Landscaping with Wood: The Practical Guide to Building Outdoors

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

McBride, Scott

Crafts & Hobbies

Taunton Press

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of an often daunting task, including prepping and adjusting basic and specialized types of doors and windows. Step-by-step instructions take the homeowner through each process. Tips, shortcuts, and advice on solving common challenges cut even difficult jobs down to manageable size.

Windows and Doors: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Taunton's Build Like a Pro)

Arts & Photography

Wormer, Andrew

Architecture

"Building Outdoor Structures "offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions on enhancing any home's front and backyard with the natural beauty of wood. Starting with the simple uses of wood in landscaping, such as raised beds, author Scott McBride shows the average DIYer how to build retaining walls, arbors, pergolas and 7 other projects, including a gazebo. The book covers everything from choosing materials to building techniques.

Building Outdoor Structures (Taunton's Build Like a Pro)

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