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Perfect patio plantings • TURN YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE INTO AN OASIS WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF PLANTS

Sapling Trellis • Give your vines a rustic framework to climb

Garden Arbor • An elegant seating area dressed in vines is just a weekend away

Outdoor Showers • Learn the bare necessities that define a good design

Privacy Fence with Appeal • A little extra effort gives this fence character

Japanese-Style Garden Gate • Versatile assembly can be adapted to any gate design

Gateway Pergola • This cedar structure combines the look of traditional joinery with contemporary lines—all built with simple techniques

Budget-Friendly Shed • Get ample storage and traditional styling on a budget of just $2,000

Stone Walls That Stay Built • A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries

3 Garden Seats • 3 designers, 3 approaches, 3 pieces to choose from

Adirondack with a twist

This chair celebrates its joinery

Comfortable bench for a garden, patio, or deck

Modern Adirondack Chair • A comfortable, contemporary take on the backyard classic

Cedar Garden Bench • Quick-to-make, casual seating designed to beat back the elements

Cedar Planters with an Optional Bench • Tall or short, with or without a seat, these boxes fit in almost any space

Wooden Doormat • Make a pretty and functional project with only a few tools

Concrete-Top Table • Perfect for outdoors, but it works inside, too

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