This work offers down-to-earth, step-by-step instructions to build fences and gates; ideas to capitalise on decorative and privacy trends for yards, gardens, and landscapes; a variety of outdoor projects to add visual impact to segment landscapes; applications for wood and other natural materials as well as new composites that resist weathering; inspirational photos that lead do-it-yourselfers through planning and design, materials selection, and construction; and a glossary and product information.