Synopses & Reviews
Ultimate Guide: Trellises & Arbors is a comprehensive guide to building a unique front, side, or backyard arbor or trellis. With over 350 color photos, elaborate step-by-step sequence shots, builder's tips, and complete material and cutting lists for every project, this is a must-have manual for the beginning or intermediate do-it-yourselfer looking to take on an outdoor landscape piece. Whether readers are complementing a garden in the backyard or trying to accentuate a walkway,
Ultimate Guide: Trellises & Arbors has all the information and direction they will need. There are 10 projects in all, ranging from a gateway arbor to a trellis bench, modular arbor, and fan trellis. There is even a photo- and information-packed section on plants to help readers select the perfect one to complete the project.
Synopsis
Features inspiring photos, planning advice, design ideas, plant information, and 10 step-by-step trellis projects. 352 photographs and 80 illustrations.
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide: Trellises & Arbors is an all-inclusive guide for anyone searching for the perfect accent to their yard or garden—from beautiful design ideas to detailed building plans to advice on choosing the correct plant.
• Over 380 full-color photographs
• Descriptions and photos of more than 40 plants
• More than 80 step-by-step how-to illustrations
About the Author
Bill Hylton is a well-known writer in the home-improvement field and is widely recognized for his expert advice on woodworking projects.
Table of Contents
PROJECTS Fan Trellis Step-by-Step • Cut the Trellis Parts • Bolt the Strips Together • Clamp the Strips to the Workbench • Attach Ribs to the Center Strip • Fasten Strips to the Top Rib • Trim the Ribs • Install the Trellis
Contemporary Trellises Step-by-Step Simple Trellis • Prepare for Assembly • Add the Remaining Horizontal Strips • Attach the Remaining Verticals • Cut Dadoes Into the Headers • Attach the Headers
Diamond Trellis Double-Diamond Trellis
Designer Trellis Step-by-Step • Make the Top and Bottom Templates • Shape the Frame Top and Bottom • Prepare Top Piece for Lattice • Make the Frame Sides • Assemble the Trellis Frame • Cut the Lattice Strips • Fit the Horizontal Strips • Fit the Vertical Strips
More Wall-Mounted Trellis Ideas (Photo Gallery) Trellis Wall Step-by-Step • Rip Stock into Strips • Shape Ends of Strips • Attach the Bottom Horizontal Strip • Install Remaining Horizontal Strips • Attach the First Vertical Strip • Install Remaining Vertical Strips • Cut the “Windows” • Make the Corner Brackets • Install the Brackets • Trellis Wall On Freestanding Posts
Tower Trellis Step-by-Step • Rip the Frame and Lattice Stock • Crosscut the Framing Strips • Assemble the First Tapered Frame • Cut and Attach Horizontal Lattice • Assemble the Second Tapered Lattice • Join Frames to Form Tower • Cut and Attach Remaining Lattice Strips • Cut and Install the Vertical lattice Strips • Install the Weavers • Make the Cap • Make the Tower Stand
Trellis Bench Step-by-Step • Construct Post-and-Beam Assemblies • Cut the Seat Frame Parts • Assemble the Seat Frame • Attach the Seat Frame to Post-and-Beam Assemblies • Attach the Seat and Backrest Boards • Cut the Side Lattices • Assemble Side Lattices • Mount the Side Lattices • Mount the Trellis Roof
Modular Corner Trellis Step-by-Step • Cut and Prepare the Frame Pieces • Cut Lattice Pieces • Cut Latticework Gauges • Assemble the Latticework • Mount Lattice into Frame • Cut the Posts • Cut the Brackets • Join Lattice Modules to the Post • Install Rails and Brackets • Trim the Post Tops • Install the Trellis Outdoors
More Stand-Alone Trellis & Arbor Ideas (Photo Gallery) Modular Arbor Step-by-Step • Cut the Framed Lattice Panels • Assemble the Lattice • Put the Lattice in the Frames • Cut the Arbor Parts • Make the Bottom Rail Template • Make the Roof Beam Template • Make the Roof Crosspiece Template • Shape the Bottom Rails • Install Dowels in the Rails • Assemble the Sides • Shape the Beams • Join the Beams to the Sides • Shape and Install the Roof Crosspieces
Gateway Arbor Step-by-Step • Cut the Arch Segments • Test-Fit Arch Blanks • Glue Up Arch Blanks • Clamp Arch Blanks • Lay Out the Arch Template • Cut the Template Arcs • Cut the Mortise Opening • Cut Out Arches • Make the Two Arches • Make the Rungs • Assemble the Arches • Cut Joinery in Post Boards • Assemble the Posts • Make the Box Beams • Assemble the Posts and Beams • Make the Rails and Posts • Assemble and Mount the Rails and Pales • Make and Apply the Moldings • Lay Out and Dig the Postholes • Set Up the Side Assemblies • Make the Mortising Template • Mortise the Arches • Make the Loose Tenons • Mortise the Side Assemblies • Cut the Gate Parts • Shape the Top Rail • Make the Tenoning Template • Groove the Rails • Rout Tenons on Stiles and Slats • Glue Up the Gate Make the Jambs • Hang the Gate • Install the Baseboards
Grape Arbor Step-by-Step • Locate the Corner Posts • Establish Posthole Centers • Dig the Postholes • Set and Brace the Corner Posts • Set the Intermediate Posts • Anchor Posts in Concrete • Trim Post Tops • Cut and Install the Rafters • Install Roof Cross Strips • Install Roof Long Strips • Install Side Horizontal Strips • Install Side Vertical Strips
More Large Arbor Ideas (Photo Gallery).
Appendix I: TOOLS, TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS Tools & Techniques • Layout Tools • Site Tools • Hand Tools • Power • Saws • Routers and Bits • Using a Router Safely • Sandpaper and Sanders • Clamps • Drill-Driver and Bits Materials • Wood • Lumber Species • Adhesives • Wood Finishes Appendix I: DESIGN & PLANTING Design Guide • Trellises • Arbors • Used as Dividers • Used as Entries • Used as Focal Points • Vertical Landscaping • More Uses for Trellises & Arbors • Ready-Made Trellises & Arbors
Plants For Trellises & Arbors • Selecting Plants • Consider Style • Match Physical Properties • Accommodate Climbing Style
Planting Vines • Annuals • Perennials
Winter Care • Training & Pruning • Training Techniques • Time Your Pruning • Shape the Planting Vine Directory Climbing & Rambler Roses • Choosing a Rose • Planting Your Rose • Pruning and Training • Care
Rose Directory
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index