Garden Structures (Smith & Hawken) by: Linda Joan Smith publisher: Workman Publishing Company, published: 2000-04-01 ASIN: 0761114068 sales rank: 386802 price: $17.99 (new), $3.52 (used)
What separates the special garden from an ordinary one is not only what we plant in it, but also how we shape it. Build a wall with stone. Raise a trellis for the roses. Edge the herb bed with wattling. Be ambitious and erect an arbor for afternoon tea. Each of these is a garden structure-an element that has the power to define a garden's mood, guide its uses, anchor it in time, and deepen its meaning. Equal parts wish book and how-to, Garden Structures marries inspiration with the nitty-gritty of design, materials, and methods to help every gardener create and carry out plans that will transform dirt, plants, and dreams into an outdoor home. Illustrated with over 200 exquisite color photographs and instructional line drawings, Garden Structures ranges from the simplest to the most involved ways to create a framework on which a garden grows. Here are structures to define boundaries: gates, fences, walls, edgings. Structures that give a garden lift: trellises, arbors, pergolas. Structures, such as paths and walkways, that shape the garden underfoot. And structures for living: patios, decks, terraces, greenhouses. Complementing each section are dozens of sidebars, from "Bamboo Barriers" to "What to Plant Between the Cracks" to "The Osage Orange" and "Paving Particulars."
	How to Paint Just About Anything (Better Homes & Gardens) by: Better Homes and Gardens publisher: Better Homes and Gardens, published: 2006-01-10 ASIN: B001KZI7EU sales rank: 652729 price: $10.00 (new), $3.78 (used)
The most useful and unique paint book to ever hit the market, with in-depth information on painting walls, furniture, floors, ceilings, and more. The only book on the market offering techniques for painting virtually all surfaces—plus strategies for painting structures and items that seem too intimidating to conquer. Vivid how-to photographs demonstrate the best techniques and provide the inspiration needed to complete any painting project. This book quickly and clearly shows the reader what products to use to transform any surface.
	Window Treatments for Every Room (Better Homes & Gardens Decorating) by: Better Homes & Gardens publisher: Wiley, published: 2005-08-29 ASIN: 0696225522 sales rank: 606791 price: $0.83 (new), $0.01 (used)
Features dozens of beautiful window treatments, including draperies, valances, shades, shutters, and blinds Strategies for dressing up any window treatment with decorative rods, finials, trims, tassels, and tiebacks Tips and tricks for measuring windows Advice for choosing the right styles and fabrics to ensure privacy and climate control More than ten step-by-step projects, from easy make-it-yourself treatments to stylish embellishments for ready-mades Chapters organized by room—from private areas such as bedrooms and baths to public spaces such as kitchens and living rooms—help readers find what they're looking for fast
	Miller's Garden Antiques: How to Source & Identify (Miller's Guides) by: Rupert van der Werff publisher: MITCH, published: 2006-07-28 ASIN: 1840007133 sales rank: 402706 price: $8.01 (new), $1.47 (used)
We are all familiar with the idea of collecting antiques for the home, but there are also a huge variety of antiques available for your garden. A well-positioned statue, sundial, bench, or bird bath can transform an outdoor living space, and this practical book concentrates on a wide assortment of factory-made items from the 19th century onwards. Here are the most important makers, along with identifications of their marks and guidance on the key points to look for or avoid.
	Garden Style: Decorating Ideas for Indoors & Out (Better Homes & Gardens) by: Better Homes and Gardens publisher: Better Homes and Gardens, published: 2002-04-15 ASIN: 0696215616 sales rank: 410255 price: $14.01 (new), $1.76 (used)
Shows how gardeners, designers, and other individuals use indoor and outdoor spaces, plants, furnishings, art, and accessories to express garden style year-round in any region. First book to distinctly identify and define garden style as more than a trend—rather a design approach with staying power. Builds on gardening as the country’s number one pastime and, now, as a leading design inspiration. Five before-and-after makeover projects inspire readers into action. Helps readers create garden rooms in every room of the house and bring the outside inside year-round. Four sections: "Creating Fresh-Air Spaces" (decorating porches, patios, decks, potting sheds, and outdoor rooms), "Bringing the Outdoors In" (decorating every room in the house, even foyers, powder rooms, and nurseries), "Living the Garden Life" (profiles of garden style from Connecticut to California in urban, suburban, and rural settings), and "Sources and Inspirations" (top resources in every region for decorative furnishings, accessories, and plants). Special attention to porches, patios, and decks. Ideas range from clever and casual to elegantly formal. A list of 300 national resources helps readers easily find products across the country. Shows the array of furnishings, plants, and accessories from home and garden centers and catalogs.
	Architecture in the Garden by: James van Sweden publisher: Random House, published: 2003-01-21 ASIN: 0375501541 sales rank: 607379 price: $11.45 (new), $9.90 (used)
The elements of garden architecture—paths, walls, gates, fences, terraces, sheds, lighting, furniture, waterworks, and art—together form the backbone of any well-designed garden. In this beautifully illustrated and accessible book, legendary landscape architect James van Sweden explains how to design and build a garden like a professional. He leads his readers on a tour through some of his most exquisitely designed gardens—in the country, in the city, in the suburbs, and by the shore. “When it comes to planning a comfortable and rewarding garden,” van Sweden writes in his Introduction, “the challenges that confront the owner of an estate or a weekend cottage are often substantially the same. The principles and techniques used for organizing a large site work equally well in a more modest setting.” Each case study highlights a particular architectural element, breaking it down into practical ideas that any gardener can apply to his or her own garden or yard. The book includes dozens of detailed schematic drawings that can be used to build many of the elements described by the author, along with an extensive, illustrated glossary. Architecture in the Garden is sure to inspire you with its many practical ideas on how to domesticate your landscape and design an outdoor space that suits your taste as well as your lifestyle.
	Water in the Garden by: James Allison publisher: Whitecap Books, published: 2004-03-01 ASIN: 1552855708 sales rank: 1099897 price: $109.47 (new), $9.90 (used)
	Ideas and How-to: Garden Structures (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) by: Better Homes & Gardens publisher: Wiley, published: 2008-02-26 ASIN: 0696236095 sales rank: 394838 price: $7.78 (new), $3.56 (used)
Gazebos, pergolas, trellises, arbors, and more! This book offers a multitude of ideas for overhead outdoor structures in a wide variety of settings and regional contexts, from small to large scale and from attached to unattached. Cutaways, exploded diagrams, charts, and graphs help readers decide whether to undertake a project themselves or hire someone to do it for them. Chapters on prefabricated structures and available kits as well as extensive comparisons of materials are provided to help readers make intelligent buying decisions. Must-know information on choosing and working with professionals is covered in detail.
	Garden Rooms: Create and Decorate Outdoor Garden Spaces by: Catriona Tudor Erler publisher: Time Life Medical, published: 1999-02 ASIN: 0737006013 sales rank: 385910 price: $6.44 (new), $0.23 (used)
Thresholds, doorways, paths, gazebos, and ponds are means to create outdoor rooms, and Erler shows how to use this outdoor space to promote peace and comfort.
	Encyclopedia of Garden Design and Structure: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Garden by: Derek Fell publisher: Firefly Books, published: 2006-03-04 ASIN: 1554071291 sales rank: 54506 price: $19.77 (new), $16.03 (used)
A ready reference of stimulating garden features from all over the world. Renowned garden designer Derek Fell has compiled more than 1,000 photographs to create a personal scrapbook of his favorite design features from around the world. Together with his insightful commentary, they provide a wealth of ideas and inspiration for the home gardener. The book features: - A-Z listing of more than 150 design categories, from balconies and paths to abstract concepts like silhouettes, framing, and whimsy - More than 1,000 fully captioned, full-color photographs of award-winning gardens - Hundreds of practical suggestions for garden planning, planting, and design, and achieving year-round interest. Valuable tips on plant cultivation mingle with garden history and elegant description as Fell guides readers through famed gardens such as Monet's Clos Normand, Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., and Rome's Villa d'Este, plus private gardens like his own Cedaridge Farm.

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