Mahabadi, The Use of Wood in the Garden Wood is one of the most widely used building materials in horticulture and landscape design. Thanks to its natural characteristics, it is used for building pergolas, carports, fences, balconies, steps, bridges, benches, play facilities, furniture, climbing structures for façade planting, and much more besides. Accordingly, the book provides a comprehensive basis for building with wood, background information on the design aspects of using wood outdoors, and professional advice on designing and building with wood in open spaces.