Garden Arbors

Build a backyard pavilion with a gable roof, perfect for dining outdoors or to create a shady area to relax. Complete instructions with pictures are at the link for you to follow.

Beautifully detailed drawing of a garden arbor gate. Will dress up any landscape. DXF Format

Build this wooden garden arch to frame a walkway. It consists of just six parts.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a trellis arbor with fence. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This garden arbor is easy to build and features lattice on the sides for your climbing plants.

Once you set the posts for this triangular arbor, the rest of the build will go rather quickly. Here are the instructions.

Build this simple shade arbor using the free woodworking plans available at the link.

A hand-built cedar bench, framed by an arbor, gives you a more permanent place to kick back as the weather warms up, and adds an elegant architectural feature.

This arbor with built in bench would make a great place to relax in your backyard. Here is what you need to know to build one for yourself.

A shelter of vines or branches or of latticework covered with climbing shrubs or vines. A walk through Garden structure that can support plants and generally complements the landscape.

At the link you will find free woodworking plans to build this awesome backyard arbor.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a garden arbor. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This arbor is a solid construction consisting of 4x4 posts concreted into the ground, 2x4 rafters and 2x2 laths. The overall height is 88 inches, although that can be changed to suit, and the footprint (overall area on the ground) is 44 inches x 28 inches.

At the link you will find 3 different arches and arbors to choose from. All are downloadable.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an arched arbor with lattice on the sides. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build an arbor and train your roses to climb it. Makes for a beautiful focal point in any yard even without roses.

This is a detailed outline of the basic steps and recommended materials, but remember: this is your bench, so feel free to make adjustments as you see fit.

Build a garden arbor for your walkway or backyard using these free woodworking plans.

This arbor has a slight curve to the top and lattice on the sides. Here are the free woodworking plans to build it.

This simple but elegant arbor with bench would look great in any backyard. Here are the free building plans.

Build this backyard arbor with its barrel shaped roof. Here is how.

At this link you will find three different arbors available as free downloadable plans.

Build a peaked roof arbor using these free woodworking plans.

This easy-to-build and classically styled arbor, will frame the pathway to your backyard or garden.

This arbor will make a statement in your yard measuring 7.5 feet tall x 8 feet wide x 2.5 feet deep. It features a hinged gate and two small bench seats.

Frame your walkway with an easy-to-build arbor. This one cost less than $150 to build.

Build an arbor bench to create a focal point in your back yard, Here are the free woodworking plans to build it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a trellis arbor. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

At the Lowes site you will find free woodworking plans to build an outdoor arbor. Hang your favourite swing from this structure and you are ready for a relaxing afternoon.

Building a bench and arbor combo is in some ways less complicated than building a standalone bench. The arbor provides the structure, and the bench comes along for the ride with no complex angles or fancy joinery.