Lawn and Garden Accessories Plans - Dried Flower Holder, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and more
Dried Flower HolderKnock together this dried flower holder, use standard size 3/4" thick cedar fence boards and decorate it with a length of sisal twine. Parts Cut two 12" lengths from the cedar fence board, rip them in...
Cape Hatteras LighthouseThis decorative 4' high lighthouse both adds beauty to your landscaping and lights your way. Our project is a replica of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse off the North Carolina Coast.
Outdoor DuckboardsMeet the simple-to-build, multi-purpose outdoor “platforms” with dozens of great uses! Duckboards shed water just like their namesake “feathered friends” which make them well-suited...
Build A Zen Garden BoxA Zen garden box provides relaxation and a sense of accomplishment. Woodworking projects can be great stress relievers. There's just something about turning raw stock into a useful,...
LanternsAfter completing my new deck project, I was on the lookout for some sort of accent lighting that would add a festive mood to the deck—I knew from the start those multicolored plastic Kontiki lights just weren’t going to work. Then it...
A Hand Carved Home Address SignHere is a shot of a home address sign I carved. I carved it as a gift for some good friends. The sign is made of 8/4 Honduras mahogany and was carved using a router to hog out the waste around the letters,...
Zen Rock Garden"Through Zen philosophy, one can experience the large in the small. And in a grain of sand, glimpse the meaning of the world." For centuries, Japanese Zen masters have practiced this philosophy by cultivating gardens of harmoniously-arranged rocks and raked...
Garden Hose HangerIt may not be beautiful, but this garden hose hanger was built for strength. It is made from 7/8"-thick white oak for strength and durability, but both fir and cedar are good, weather-tough alternatives.
Light Of WayMake your own Japanese-style outdoor lanterns - the ultimate in easy, low-tech garden lighting.
Bamboo FountainA solitary clack echoes through the garden and fades. We are reminded of the passage of time The shishi odoshi, a traditional Japanese fountain, was originally used to scare away deer who would otherwise feed on tender shoots in rice paddies.
Obelisks Urban TotemArtwood Design Artist Bill Weber used a northwest coast totem pole motif for his obelisk, which has carved panels depicting winter and spring.
Edwardian Style ObeliskThis formal, Edwardian-style obelisk can be adapted in size for both large gardens with sweeping vistas or small urban patios. Proportion and detailing are...
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