The end of summer is drawing near and we’re losing sunlight fast. The kids are back in school, and some of you guys are probably back as well! With chore-stacked to-do lists and interruptions galore, I thought it would be nice to look at a makeover that stayed within the realm of simplicity. While this particular before & after only encompasses one small change (a homemade DIY garden arbor makes a huge difference), I think it’s a good one to pass along.
The DIY Garden Arbor Unified the Birdhouses.
Linda and her husband Gene decided they needed a garden arbor to make their beautiful garden area feel more complete, so out came the sketchpad and pencils with a mission to draw up a plan.
Once the ideas were set, they bought the lumber and built the new structure in their backyard. With a few woodworking skills and some free time, they were able to build themselves a gorgeous new arbor, and I think it turned out wonderfully! It’s a great way to add height, warmth, and dimension. I can see a future addition of something like a vibrant clematis working really well here, too.
Now, I know that not everyone has the saws, skills, or hours to do something like this, but fall is a great time to pick up a few end-of-season sales. My local garden centers are sold out of a lot of the “good” stuff, but a quick online search might get you where you want to be. I’ve seen wooden and metal arbors listed anywhere from $30 to $140 during the deep discounts, and I’ve also come across quite a few on Craigslist. If you go for this quick fall project, send us some pictures! We’d love to see what you come up with. -erin
Images from: Facci Designs.
I wanna have a backyard like that.
I think the arbor made a nice area crowded and less cohesive.