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

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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!

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...

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.

This is an excellent how-to book; great designs, clear instructions and easy to read text. This is a good book for the beginner thru the professional. I highly recommend it.

Another great book from the BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS series! A great book for women who garden & who also want to build their own garden furniture for vines to climb up on etc.Great step-by-step instructions, superb illustrations, explains about the different types of wood, markings one sees on the planks in home improvement stores, covers carpentry (beyond just the basics) needed for construction of trellises, arbors & pergolas.

Was looking for design ideas. Really good book for this. Sometimes I just like to look through it. Some really inspiring settings, wonderfully photographed.

Full of different arbors and trellis' to make anyone want to get right to it. I love the variations and ideas given in this book. Each one is better and more impressive than the last. The directions are easy to read and I believe I can do them on my own. It starts you off with the basics and your progress to more intricate Pergolas. I keep reading it for ideas I hope to put into play next season. I saw several I want in my yard. You will enjoy this book, if you are an avid gardener as I am. Your hands will start itching and the ideas will flow. I guarantee it. Happy Gardening! Well next year, anyway.

Good information on the different aspects of building the various landscape structures.