If you have never built a deck before, I would recommend contacting a professional. Many contractors will do free consultations. You can also try talking to a professional at your local hardware store. Once you have consulted an expert, you will need to decide on a basic plan for your deck and determine the materials you will need to get started.
Look for designs that include high rails and easy to climb stairs. Most garden and home renovation stores have professionals who can help you design and build a deck that is catered to your specific family's needs.
The choice between a square or rounded deck for your garden could be based on any of the following factors: Layout of your garden, available space, personal preference and effort required to build. An advantage of a square deck would be that it is easier on which to place furniture. A rounded deck would have a more modern appearance.
Care for a deck garden in the same way you'd care for any other garden. Make sure the plants are in direct sunlight and water them regularly. Enjoy that beautiful deck!
I lack the knowledge to tell you how to build a deck. If you go to www.decks.com they are full of blue-prints on how to build a deck. I am sorry I couldn't help.
Eplans website is a great resource to help you with plans to build a deck on the ground. The website will also calculate the materials needed to build the deck.
Not many sites teach you how to build a covered deck. But the website www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/build-a-deck-video-preview does and amazon sell books that can teach you.
There are many ways and ideas to build a covered deck yourself. You can go online and surf the web to search for ideas and guides to build the covered deck.
You can get information on how you can build a deck in the following site listed below: www.lowes.com/cd_Build+a+Deck_578806386, www.deckplans.com/, and www.homedecks.com/deck-permits.php.
If you live in an area with limited yard space, you may think that gardening is not an option. However, with the rising popularity of container gardening, you can create a deck garden that accomodates your need or desire for fresh herbs and vegetable. Your deck garden may consist of large planters already constructed, or you may construct your own deck garden container of wood. Large pottery containers will allow your deck garden to include tomatoes and other simple vegetables.
It is not recommended to build a gazebo on a deck because the deck may not support the weight of a gazebo. Try using your deck for its intended purpose and putting some furniture out there to enjoy.
You can purchase decking with possible sites on any DIY site online. You can build a deck in your garden easily, by checking out the possible plans online.
Build a better deck.