With the right furnishings and accessories, your back yard and garden will be the most enjoyable part of your home--a haven in which you can truly unwind, entertain, and, of course, cultivate your plants. Philip and Kate Haxell Have created a diverse range of garden furniture from a New England-style wooden bench to a woven willow sun screen. With 23 easy-to-make projects for furnishings, accessories, and gardener's equipment, "Quick and Easy Handmade Garden Furniture" graces every garden with a personal touch. Every project is extensively illustrated with clear step-by-step photography, and templates where necessary, to explain the process. Each piece can be made in a weekend by the novice woodcrafter with the minimum number of tools. All of the most common techniques are covered in a separate techniques section with advice on materials, equipment, custom alterations, and usage. *Packed with stylish ideas for planting and relaxing *Each project and technique carefully explained in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format. *Projects for every part of the garden and every style of garden.

Philip Haxell is a designer and model maker who has worked for international clients as diverse as Chrysler, Smirnoff, and Philips.

Kate Haxell is an experienced editor who has worked on a wide range of crafts and design books.