Books about Pergola from Amazon.com

For homeowners, one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck is choosing a design that works both functionally and aesthetically Deck Designs, an updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner+s leading deck book, offers a comprehensive guide to planning and choosing a deck that enhances the home while also serving the family+s needs.The first part of the book covers topics such as how to decide on a design, tips on identifying uses for the structure, and common building themes and variations. Part 2 offers readers some of the best designs from four of the top deck builders in the country. Featuring 30 professionally-built structures, more than 120 full-color photographs, and 230 color illustrations, Deck Designs provides countless ideas for creating these beautiful additions. Amenities like overhead structures, railings, benches, and planters are also detailed, making this book a complete, one-stop resource for planning and choosing a new or remodeled deck..
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• Detailed, illustrated plans for building a variety of styles

• More than 50 garden structures included, with construction drawings and lists of materials

• Expert construction advice-how to use tools, prepare sites, buy lumber, and apply outdoor finishes

• Selection tips for plants compatible with the structures featured.
Price: $5.75 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This title offers both the history of the pergola - how it has been used and enjoyed over the centuries - and a manual of design and planting for today's gardener It begins with chapters featuring the various periods when pergolas and arbours have been key elements in the garden. It then looks at four of the very best pergolas found today. It also looks at the principles of design and the choice and care of suitable plants, before giving detailed drawings for six structures. The book seeks to be both fun and instructive..
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This new book in the popular Past and Present series explores historic sites in Christian Rome. Important monuments and districts are illustrated as they appear today, while overlays indicate how these sites probably looked when first built, making this book an excellent resources for travelers, students, and anyone interested in the fascinating history of this region. The volume begins with a comprehensive tour of the Roman subterranean city known as the catacombs, and includes several labyrinthine burial grounds and underground places of worship. The second portion of the book focuses on churches and basilicas, and includes a detailed look at the architecture and art objects of Saint Peter's, among others. A glossary provides definitions of terms commonly encountered when touring ancient Roman buildings..
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Same information and projects as English edition.

Translation reviewed by language experts, Spanish-speaking Home Depot employees .
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This new generation of compact, attractive handbooks solves garden problems and showcases important plant groups. Endorsed by the American Horticultural Society, every handbook includes clear instruction and full-color photographs to help inspire confidence and ensure success..
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Statues, fountains, sundials, and obelisks--don't most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breathe life into a garden, no matter its size. When art is placed in a garden, we are invited to explore and enjoy the experience Abstract silhouettes, playful images, and forms in perfect balance bring discoveries with each new view. This new book presents nearly 500 color photographs of over 350 garden ornaments: animals, maidens, children, miniature trains, urns, gates, pavilions, topiary, birdhouses, and many more. Experience an insider's tour of garden ornaments and learn from five notable artists as they describe their philosophies of art. Elizabeth Schumacher suggests how to select the perfect garden ornament and Hugh Collins, Jr. describes the magical journey you embark upon in integrating garden ornament, within your landscape. You may find a favorite garden ornament here, or find the inspiration to create a setting and display your own collection..
Price: $20.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This work shows how to use rustic furniture and architecture, including pagodas, gazebos and trellises, for home and garden improvement .
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