Garden Structures
READER'S TIP
A simple twine trellis for vines
by Becky Blades
A Finishing Touch
Painted furniture and structures add visual interest to a garden year-round
by Steve Silk
Build a Bamboo Trellis
Ten dollars and two hours later you’ll be wishing you had more vines
by Michelle Gervais
Q&A
How to hang tree a tree swing
by Steve Silk
Build a Rustic Tuteur
Branches, glue, screws, and string are all it takes to put an informal spin on this classic structure
by Steve Aitken
The Supporting Cast for Tomatoes
Provide your vines with some structure for easier harvesting, bigger fruits, and a better yield
by Joe Queirolo
Waterworks
Whether your garden space is large or small, a water feature can make it more inviting
by Lee Anne White
Q&A
Do butterfly houses attract butterflies?
by Jaret Daniels
In Pursuit of the Perfect Potting Shed
The ideal space is a personal, practical place
by Lee Ann White
Build A Copper Pipe Trellis
Simple techniques transform plumbing pipes into functional garden structures
by Donna Freeman
Make a Hypertufa Trough
Molded concrete containers can be made in nearly any shape and size you want
by Helen Dawson
READER'S TIP
Garden stakes from miscellaneous objects
by Yvonne Giese
READER'S TIP
Stakes from an old fence
by Agnes deBethune
READER'S TIP
Pallets make good compost bins
by Robert J. Wojcikowski
READER'S TIP
Flower cages
by Susan Bowen
Build a Sturdy Arbor
A weekend’s work and a few pieces of lumber yield a handsome home for vines
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
by Steve Aitken
VIDEO
Lashing a Bamboo Trellis
The most important part of making a bamboo trellis is holding the canes together
by Michelle Gervais
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
by C. Colston Burrell