Garden Trellis from Salvaged Wood
What a beautiful day we had today! So beautiful I threw the to-do list I made last night out the window and decided to work on a garden project.
I started by measuring the angle of the potting shed roof because I wanted to duplicate that. It was 120 degrees so I cut four 2 x 4's at 60 degrees at each end.
To attach the pieces at the peak I drilled pocket holes into the boards. Since I was handling this thing by myself it helped keep everything tightly together.
Then I cut a chunk of a 4 x 4 and sandwiched it between the two angle pieces putting the pocket holes to the inside. I used four screws on each side.
For the 2 x 2's I ripped the leftover pieces of 2 x 4's with my table saw. Of course you could just buy 2 x 2's. Then I had to do math to figure out the spacing. They are spaced 8 1/2" on center and are 18" long.
Since I am impatient I decided not to wait for my husband to get home to install it. It wasn't too heavy just really awkward. I basically got one end up there then the other. I held it up with clamps and a long 2 x 4. I used a level on the 2 x 4 cross piece to help me make sure it was even & centered.
For those who are looking at these photos and thinking what garden it
looks like rocks? the garden is actually in front of the potting shed
and isn't looking photo worthy right now. I like to think I'm a
gardener but really I'm not that great at it. Too inconsistent. Plants
die if you don't water them, it's the weirdest thing. I do love trying
though.
Now I need something to grow on that trellis. I'm thinking ivy. Can't kill ivy I've tried. Have a great week!
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Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials & Tips
No Minimalist Here - Open House Party
My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday
My Repurposed Life - Catch as Catch Can
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Farm House Porch - Cowgirl Up
Funky Junk Interiors - SNS
Uncommon Designs -Uncommonly Yours
Fishtail Cottage - Cottage Garden Party
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