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Garden Structures

A Finishing Touch
Painted furniture and structures add visual interest to a garden year-round

READER'S TIP
A simple twine trellis for vines
by Becky Blades

Build a Bamboo Trellis
Ten dollars and two hours later you’ll be wishing you had more vines

Build A Copper Pipe Trellis
Simple techniques transform plumbing pipes into functional garden structures

VIDEO Build a Garden Shed

Build a Rustic Tuteur
Branches, glue, screws, and string are all it takes to put an informal spin on this classic structure

Build a Sturdy Arbor
A weekend’s work and a few pieces of lumber yield a handsome home for vines

Q&A Do butterfly houses attract butterflies?

READER'S TIP
Flower cages
by Susan Bowen

READER'S TIP
Garden stakes from miscellaneous objects
by Yvonne Giese

VIDEO How to Build a Garden Tuteur
Branches, glue, screws, and string are all it takes to put an informal spin on this classic structure

VIDEO How to Build a Pot Fountain
Create this water feature in an afternoon

Q&A How to hang tree a tree swing

In Pursuit of the Perfect Potting Shed
The ideal space is a personal, practical place

VIDEO Lashing a Bamboo Trellis
The most important part of making a bamboo trellis is holding the canes together

Make a Hypertufa Trough
Molded concrete containers can be made in nearly any shape and size you want

READER'S TIP
Pallets make good compost bins
by Robert J. Wojcikowski

Simple Ways to Add Water to the Garden
Enjoy the benefits of a water feature in your garden without spending a lot of time or money

READER'S TIP
Stakes from an old fence
by Agnes deBethune

Stylish Sheds
Both form and function lead the way to a storage space you can be proud of

The Supporting Cast for Tomatoes
Provide your vines with some structure for easier harvesting, bigger fruits, and a better yield

Waterworks
Whether your garden space is large or small, a water feature can make it more inviting