Synopses & Reviews
Trellises & Arbors is a comprehensive guide to building a unique front, side, or backyard arbor or trellis. With 352 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 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,
Trellises & Arbors has all the information and direction they'll need. There are 10 projects in all, ranging from a gateway arbor to a trellis bench, pergola, and fan trellis. There's even a photo- and information-packed section on plants to help readers select the perfect one to complete the project.
Synopsis
Trellises & Arbors 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
Synopsis
Trellises & Arbors 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
Trellises & Arbors Table of Contents
DESIGN & PLANTINGDesign Guide...6 Trellises...8 Arbors...10 Used as Dividers...12 Used as Entries...14 Used as Focal Points...16 Vertical Landscaping...18 More Uses for Trellises & Arbors...20 Ready-Made Trellises & Arbors...26
Plants For Trellises & Arbors...30 Selecting Plants...31 • Consider Style • Match Physical Properties • Accommodate Climbing Style
Planting Vines...33 • Annuals • Perennials
Winter Care...34 Training & Pruning...35 • Training Techniques • Time Your Pruning • Shape the Planting
Vine Directory...36 Climbing & Rambler Roses...42 • Choosing a Rose • Planting Your Rose • Pruning and Training • Care
Rose Directory...44
Tools, Techniques & Materials...48 Tools & Techniques...49 • Layout Tools • Site Tools • Hand Tools • Power • Saws • Routers and Bits • Using a Router Safely • Sandpaper and Sanders • Clamps Drill-Driver and Bits Materials...55 • Wood • Lumber Species • Adhesives • Wood Finishes
PROJECTS Fan Trellis...58 Step-by-Step...60 • 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
Simple Trellises...64 Step-by-Step...66 Contemporary Trellis...66 • Prepare for Assembly • Add the Remaining Horizontal Strips • Attach the Remaining Verticals • Cut Dadoes Into the Headers • Attach the Headers
Diamond Trellis...69 Double-Diamond Trellis...71
Designer Trellis...72 Step-by-Step...74 • 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) ...78 Trellis Wall...82 Step-by-Step...84 • 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...90 Step-by-Step...92 • 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...98 Step-by-Step...100 • 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...106 Step-by-Step...108 • 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)...114 Modular Arbor...118 Step-by-Step...120 • 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...126 Step-by-Step...128 • 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...142 Step-by-Step...144 • 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)...150
Resource Guide...154
Glossary...156
Credits...157
Index...158