Better Homes and Gardens Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) [Paperback]

Better Homes & Gardens (Author), Larry Johnston (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself | Publication Date: January 6, 2004

• Detailed, illustrated plans to build more than 50 garden structures, with construction drawings and lists of materials
• Expert construction advice—how to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes
• Tips for selecting plants that are compatible with the structures featured

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

For more than 75 years the Better Homes and Gardens brand has been one of America’s most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating and crafting. Through refreshing ideas, clear directions and beautiful photographs, the brand has inspired millions of Americans, with more than 38 million books sold since 1930, including the New Cook Book, New Garden Book, and New Decorating Book—all cornerstone titles in their categories. Today, the Better Homes and Gardens brand encompasses books, magazines, television, radio and online media. The greater BH&G family includes partner brands such as Family Circle, American Patchwork and Quilting, Country Garden, and Diabetic Living, all of which publish under the BH&G imprint.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696217589
• ISBN-13: 978-0696217586
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Decks & Patios

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great idea and how-to book, May 21, 2005

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Melissa Kaye (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Homes and Gardens Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but needs more (and better quality) examples., August 13, 2008

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Bic (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Better Homes and Gardens Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

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...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Homes & Gardens Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas, September 12, 2009

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Virginia L. Petree "Ginny Petree, garden lover" (citrus heights, ca usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Better Homes and Gardens Trellises, Arbors and Pergolas: Ideas and Plans for Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

I was looking for a book that gave specific directions for several types of structures and in particular pergolas. This book had great pictures and the directions for construction of a pergola were simple and easy to follow.