A wooden arbor can serve many purposes in your yard. It can create a place for vines and plants to grow, act as a border or help you section off your yard and add a decorative touch.
You can purchase wooden arbors from many stores, but they tend to be a little expensive. You can build a wooden arbor yourself for a fraction of the cost. Here’s how.
How To Build A Wooden Arbor
If you want to build your own wooden arbor, you need to make sure you have the right supplies. You may need to ask a friend or family member help you build it as well.
1. Square off the place where you will place your wooden arbor. Use small stakes and some string and be sure to measure accurately. This will help you determine where to dig your holes and how the arbor will look when it is finished.
2. Use a post hole digger to make the holes for the posts. You will have four posts, so you will need to make four holes. They should be at least a foot deep.
3. Add gravel to the bottom of each hole. Make the depth at least three inches, and place the posts in the holes. Pour concrete around the posts and make sure they are straight and level so your arbor is not crooked.
4. Create an arbor top from wood. You can choose to have an arched arbor or a flat one. Make sure the top of the arbor is the same width as your posts. Attach the top of the arbor to your posts.
5. Add pieces of lattice to the sides or back of the arbor if desired. If you want to add plants to your arbor, plant them around the posts or against the lattice.
Or, Call A Professional
There are many professionals that would find it a breeze to build a wooden arbor. You also gain the peace of mind that they will do it correctly, and it will stand the test of time.
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