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This train planter is designed as a garden decoration. Flowers can be planted in each of the railway cars or you can just use it to define the border of a garden area, or as a garden feature all by itself. If you make it form treated pine you will not have to stain it if you don't want to.

This outdoor C table from landscape timbers is easy to build and will serve you well for years to come on the patio. If you don't need a side table you can flip it around for a coffee table. Easy to build using free plans at the link.

A friendly vulture, a wise old owl, and a majestic bald eagle. All three projects are easy and inexpensive to make using a length of 4 x 4 inch landscape post for the bodies. Projects measure from 17 to 26 inches high. Plan includes FULL SIZE patterns for all three projects.

Three giant candles are cut from a 4 inch diameter landscape post. Letters and base are cut from 1-1/2 inch stock. Patterns drawn FULL SIZE.

Scouting has been around for 100 years! What better time to acknowledge your favorite scout troop with a figure you can make from an expensive landscape post. Plan includes patterns for all four figures pictured. Projects measure from 24 to 28 inches high.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a jig to cut housings in timbers with a router and a dado bit. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Plan 19-W2732 includes a beaver, a fox and a skunk. Related plan 19-W2452 (sold separately) includes a bear, a moose and a racoon. All projects are made from 4 inch diameter landscape posts and 3/4 inch lumber. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE.

Using only portable power tools you can turn dimensional lumber (landscape timbers) into the star of your deck, patio or garden. Shop on Saturday and by Sunday you will be sitting on your own bench that is built to last for years.

Make from one sheet of 1/2 inch plywood, one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood, and common lumber sizes. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Wiring and copper roof as shown are not included.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a timber yard basket planter box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

The simplest planters consist of edging for flower or vegetable beds. In recent years, however, pressure-treated landscaping timbers have become increasingly popular. These are also very easy to use to create bed edges, or even to build up permanent plan...

Instead of using stone or timbers, make an attractive, long-lasting retaining wall from pressure-treated 2x4s, plywood and trim boards. Construction is fast and simple, and the materials are much lighter to work with.

Surrounded by timbers and filled with rich soil, the raised bed lets you customize your plants nutrients and moisture. It also brings the garden to the gardener, allowing you to easily maintain your plants without stooping.

Build a smart looking garden bench using landscape timbers, cedar and this free tutorial.

Simple design detailing timber frame shell for small shed structure. Joints and preliminary details to layout timbers for mortise and tennons.

Use landscape timbers to build this raised garden bed. Here is how...

If you have a heavy clay soil, you may find it easier to grow your vegetables in raised beds. Not only does the soil drain freely, but it also warms up faster in spring.