Have you always dreamed of having an arch covered with roses at the entrance of your house? The arches are very decorative elements which we can quickly cover with vines and climbing plants, so today we want to encourage you to create one. Discover how to build an arch to decorate with climbing plants and turn it into a beautiful winter DIY project for your garden.
In winter there are few things to do in the garden, but many that we can work on so that when spring comes our garden looks beautiful. An arch in addition to serving as a support for your climbing plants, It will allow you to create shady areas in the garden. Where are you going to put it?
Preliminary considerations
There are some considerations that you should take into account Before you get to work on this item. It goes without saying that thinking about where you are going to place it is the first of them, but you must also determine its dimensions and be clear about your budget.
- The materials. In the case of an exterior element that is going to be covered by plants, it is important to choose durable materials that resist inclement weather with minimal maintenance. And it is that once the climbers cover it, you do not want to worry about its deterioration or replacing it in the short term.
- The structure. In addition to using strong and durable materials, you will have to make the structure safe and strong. Keep in mind that at a low height, it will exceed two meters and you do not want to have to worry about the wind knocking it over.
- The place. You may want to put the arch in a certain spot but if you want to use a particular climber to cover it, it might not be the right one. Keep in mind that each plant requires conditions to develop properly and that you must provide them.
- dimensions. Measure not once but twice and three times the place you want to decorate with an arch. Give it high enough for a tall person to comfortably climb under and wide enough to allow clear passage even when the climbing plants are in full swing. Are you going to want to go under with the wheelbarrow or some small tractor? Keep that in mind.
- Beware! The larger the structure, the more problems it can cause you. Not only will it be more complicated to build it, but structurally it will have to be stronger and more stable to withstand, among other things, the force of the wind.
- Budget. It is not the same to work with construction or surplus material than to invest in an entire structure in a large DIY area. Keep this in mind if you are on a limited budget.
How to make a bow
Once you have read the previous considerations and measured the space you want to cover with one or more arches, it is time to get going. In Decoora we share with you until three ways to make a bow to decorate the garden with climbing plants.
Conclusion simple alternatives that we can all make work. You will not need to work on them knowledge of welding, or carpentry, or tools beyond a saw or a drill. If you have them, then surely you can think of how to improve them.
Mesh with tensioners
A very simple way to create an arc is work with mesh Yes, that material used in works and constructions that is made up of a combination of steel bars. Available in different formats, it is easy to transform, it can be easily cut and molded to give it an arch shape.
If the structure is small, you can simply shape it and anchor it to the ground with some turnbuckles so that it retains the semicircular arch shape you are looking for. However, if you want the arch to act as a door or corridor, our advice is to reinforce it using thicker metal tubes or treated wood posts on the sides. And, also, for greater security, not only insert these into the ground, but also use a small amount of cement to fix it.
Wood and plastic flexible hoses
Do you have some bamboo poles at home? Some wooden poles that you have left over from another project? You can use these as support for the structure and plastic flexible hoses that you can attach to these and that allow you to create the arc. Do you need help to build it? On the channel La Huerta Familiar Guerrero-Perez they teach you how to do it step by step. Check it out! It is not the most aesthetic bet, but it is very economical and as soon as the plants grow it will not be seen.
Structure of metal tubes and elbows
If you want to create a strong and solid structure use a combination of pipes, elbows and metal "T" of the same material will help you achieve it. Once you have the materials at home, all you have to do is cut the tube to create the different pieces and assemble them. You will not achieve a perfect arch because you are working with straight materials but when the plants grow it will not be noticeable.
A 15 mm tube can be more than enough for the structure, although if you have a trusted hardware store nearby you can always ask for advice. In addition to the metal parts you will need a special adhesive for metals and a plastic mesh to cover the metallic structure that will serve as a guide for the creeping plants and that you can fasten to it with ties.
Will you dare to make an arch to decorate with climbing plants? It will look beautiful in your garden