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Garden Arbor

Discussion in 'Garden Projects and DIY' started by Welshman, Aug 13, 2021.

  1. Welshman

    Welshman Gardener

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    During lockdown i built a new deck, pergola and custom bench……and turned it all into a nice seating arbor

    it is flanked by an apple tree on one side and a plum tree on the other and looks real good with new lawn

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      Super job!
       
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        Looks great pal, what are you growing up it? :)

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          Not a clue….i just planted what the mrs told me, she just told me its campsis radicans flamenco or trumpet vine

          its also got full internet access and hidden power points……..
           
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            Very nice, quite striking and different that, have never heard of it before! Will look impressive flowering when your pergola's covered in it! :blue thumb:

            campsis flamenco - Recherche Google

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              Nice. What did you use for the horizontal slats?
               
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                2x1s…….
                 
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                Scaffold boards for the planters etc? I'm planning an arbor so might nick your design a bit :)
                 
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                  6x2s for the planters
                  4x4s for the uprights and top cross sections
                  2x2s for the roof sections
                  4x1s for the deck

                  custome bench made from

                  4x4s for the arms - 800mm length, stacked 6 high
                  6x2s for the seat and back -

                  1800 long x 600mm deep

                  also the bench was made with rough cut timber and then hand sanded with a detail sander……each section sanded individually, took me forever and a day
                   
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                    Totally worth the effort and thanks for the details :)
                     
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