How to Build a Simple Entry Arbor

This arbor is easy on the pocketbook and a snap to build. In fact, if you like, you can eliminate most of the cutting by asking the lumberyard to cut the wood to length for a small fee.

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Introduction

Arbors are perfect for framing a pretty view or dressing up a path. This one serves both purposes admirably. You'll need a fairly well-equiped toolbox to bring it to life, including a circular saw or a small handsaw and miter box for making precise cuts.


Convolvulus tricolor 'Royal Ensign'
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Annual morning glories provide
quick color that won't overwhelm
a lightweight arbor.
Selecting Plants for Your Arbor

Choose arbor-enhancing vines, such as annual morning glory, cypress vine, or thunbergia, for easy color from seed that lingers until frost. Compost annual vines after frost knocks them down.


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