This gorgeous pergola from Jen Woodhouse, has been built atop a floating backyard deck. The pergola was constructed using Simpson Strong-Tie brackets, that made the building process straightforward ...

Learn how to build a pergola with these step-by-step designs for shade in your yard, your garden or over your deck. Bountiful sunshine makes our gardens grow, but all living things need a little shade ...

If, like us, you're planning on spending 80% of the summer months lying in your garden, a pergola is a must-have garden addition. The question is not whether you need one or not, it's how you should ...

I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to work with, ...

A backyard waterfall and stream will add beauty and peaceful sounds to your patio. In addition to a water feature, this multi-level poured-concrete patio designs from Goodmanson Construction has ...

A few days ago I took my American Dirus dog for a walk in the southern New Hampshire town of Hudson while my wife was shopping for plants with my son. Willow and I went to Benson Park, an old zoo that ...

Pergolas are both practical and decorative, providing support for climbing plants, while giving the garden structure. Follow our guide to building your own pergola. Wood - this is the most common ...

I’m a big believer in growing your garden up using trellises, arbors and other supports. Growing up provides three exceptional benefits in a garden. First, it provides more room to grow. While some ...

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