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    Home » DIY » Outdoor Projects

    Our New Arbor

    By: Leo · Updated: 28 Jun, '11 · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    After we finished up our stone walkway, Jane and I thought a wooden arbor at the end of it would be nice touch. To see the original post on how we constructed the walkway, click here.

    Stone walkway 008

    So I breezed through Lowe's and Barnes and Noble to check out some do-it-yourself books on arbors.  Guess what? It didn't take me long to figure out that I didn't have the expertise to build a wooden arbor. Well, at least one that would stand up straight and looked nice.

    We hang out every Monday at So-Lina Auction. But one Monday Jane did not go with me. As luck would have it, I came upon a metal arbor. I bid, I bought, and I brought it home in my truck. Since Jane wasn't with me, I thought that if she didn't like it, we could stick it in the garden. Jane loved it so we were off and running.

    Pickles and porch redo 010

    To anchor the arbor in the ground, I cut four 2 ft. pieces of 1x6 boards. I bolted a board to each of the four legs.  I had to remove some of the stones at the end of the walkway in order to set the arbor about 8 inches into the ground.

    Pickles and porch redo 009

    I had to run to Harbor Freight to get a 6 foot level to get everything nice and straight. After two bags of Quikrete, it was standing tall and straight.

    Pickles and porch redo 013

    I gave it a new coat of paint.

    Pickles and porch redo 026

    After the concrete set overnight, we put the top on the arbor. We reset the stones that I had moved. Then we headed to Amerson's Nursery to get two Confederate Jasmine vines.

    Pickles and arbor 001
    Pickles and arbor 005

    They've already grown a lot since this picture was taken. By the end of the summer, most of the arbor should be covered. I figured this project cost me about 10% of what it would have cost if I had tried to build one with wood.

    Pickles and arbor 002

    I tidied up. This job is done. I like it. What do you think?

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    1. Shirley

      September 23, 2011 at 9:50 am

      Me ha encantado esa pérgola, me gustaría poder apreciar una foto ya cubierta con flores. Saludos

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    2. [email protected] Decor

      June 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      I am trying to figure out how to build an arbor right now! I bought two old salvage pillars and want to connect them with a metal arch...you have succeeded nicely in getting your arbor set up! It looks fantastic!

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    3. IDF

      June 29, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Beautiful!

      I think this arbor immediately adds an elegance and age that would take years of time for wood to achieve. And no future worries about the longevity of the wood in weather over the long run ~ a nice bonus.....

      Can't wait to see the vines progress over the course of the summer.

      It's a great auction find
      ** (and what would we do without harbor freight? lol) I'm not sure who spends more there, myself or my husband 🙂

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    4. jim

      June 29, 2011 at 7:28 am

      I love it!

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    5. Beverly

      June 28, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      Love it! I really love the way your walk came together this is the perfect accent for it.

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    6. laxsupermom

      June 28, 2011 at 7:43 pm

      Love it! Your arbor looks fantastic! I'm sure it'll smell heavenly when the Jasmine is blooming. Thanks for sharing.

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    7. Dawn

      June 28, 2011 at 6:24 pm

      Wow, fantastic project. I can't wait to see the arbor covered with the blooming Jasmine. You made a money wise decision, wooden arbors that can withstand the weather can be pricey. I love it:)

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    8. Holley

      June 28, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      Oh, I love it! And thank for the step-by-step on how to secure it.

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    9. Carol Samsel

      June 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm

      It looks great and I'm betting it will look stunning when the vines are full grown!

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    10. Michele Smith

      June 28, 2011 at 6:05 pm

      I think it looks lovely, great job! I can't wait to see how it looks covered in vines and flowers.

      Have a happy 4th!

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    11. Kelsie

      June 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm

      It is stunning and such a great find and seems perfect timing.

      Blessings Kelsie

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