DIY Garden Arbour

Share the love on a special occasion by creating a glorious entry arbour to showcase seasonal flowers and foliage. We used fresh camellia cuttings to supplement potted plants, but a profusion of any flora – real or faux – will look equally gorgeous. The structure can be dismantled and stored until the next occasion, or all the components can be reused elsewhere in the garden.

Welcome spring with an easy build to elevate a backyard soiree. Climbing plants and blooms bring the magic.

Tools & materials:
• Safety equipment (mask, gloves, and eye and ear protection)
• Drop sheet
• Tape measure and pencil
• Handsaw
• Drill with 4.5mm, nut setter, 3mm, driver and 8mm bits
• Four 2.7m lengths 42mm x 42mm solid merbau screening timber•
• 180-grit sandpaper
• 12G x 65mm galvanised hex head screws
• 1800mm x 600mm lattice panel
• Four 60mm x 60mm x 40mm galvanised angle brackets
• 8G x 15mm galvanised button-head screws
• Two plant troughs
• Premium potting mix
• Two 1400mm x 460mm wire trellises
• 200mm twist plant ties
• Plants and cut foliage (see page 20 for details of what we used)
• Decorative pebbles

•Timbers vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.

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