Classic Garden Structures : 18 Elegant Projects to Enhance Your Garden (Paperback)

by Jan Gertley (Author) "Those of us drawn by the beauty and tranquility that comes from gardening inevitably face the desire to add accessories to the garden..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
The Gertleys have assembled an expansive collection of do-it- yourself garden-structure projects, from simple to complex, for the would-be garden builder. Trellises, a planter box, raised beds, a simple cold frame, an inventive strawberry tower, a small greenhouse, potting benches and tables, a plant caddy, and even an elegant little seed-saver's box are among the dozens of illustrated plans available for the garden, along with instructions on the tools and materials needed for each project and suggestions on finishes and final touches that give plain structures an added elegance and visual interest. --Mark A. Hetts

Product Description
Attractive trellises, planting boxes, and other gardening structures can be expensive and difficult to find. The 18 projects in this book are a cut above the ordinary. Their classical designs evoke the craftsmanship and styling of an era gone by. From a simple string and stake row marker to a small greenhouse, these well-designed projects show how simple details can make garden structures both graceful and hardworking. Inspiring color photos, detailed drawings, and careful step-by-step instructions will help gardeners, homeowners, and woodworkers build a tool caddy, elegant plant supports, a potting bench, an outdoor sink, even a delightful seed saver's box.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton; illustrated edition edition (September 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561582417
• ISBN-13: 978-1561582419
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,893 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice projects - not for beginners, July 29, 1999

By A Customer

Some really attractive and useful projects here. Instructions are very well illustrated and easy to follow. Definitely not for beginning woodworkers - if you don't have access to a good assortment of power saws, many of these projects will be difficult if not impossible to execute.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisitely presented, distinctive designs, April 25, 2000

By	Wayne M. Thomas "writer and sales consultant" (Sudbury, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We've just finished building our strawberry tower, an obelisk to grow 90 strawberry plants in a couple of square feet of space. We're beaming from the rave reviews of friends who find our project attractive and functional. The Gertley's do a superb job of presenting their unique projects with gorgeous pictures in attractive settings. I have a whole list of projects I intend to create--and I know that each one will be classy and distinctive. This is a book for people who like to build garden projects that they know they won't see any where else around the neighborhood.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fair book, April 6, 2004

By	Carl L Bledsoe (Greenville, TX United States) - See all my reviews

I have built four of the projects in this book.
Dimensions on the strawberry tower were conflicting. Measurements were wrong and some dimensions left out. Some of the projects in this book were not proof read. Lots of good pictures, but could use more detailed instructions.