Build A Garden Bridge

This garden has an asian flair with its ground hugging junipers lovely rockwork and japanese maples.

Build a garden bridge.

2 2x12s hardwood for support stringers 13 2x6s hardwood for floor planks. Build your own footbridge in your garden. From our experience we recommend you to invest in quality materials such as redwood pine or cedar. Use a circular saw with a fine blade to build the curved components.

Apply an exterior finish to the wood let it dry then take a stroll across your new bridge. But what really stands out is that footbridge across the artificial creek we wager that this is a kit built bridge eight to ten feet long. A small garden bridge spanning a small drainage ditch between two gravel walkways. Here s what a small garden bridge diy project requires.

If your garden has a landscape section then an addition of a wooden bridge would surely bring more natural appeal and beauty to the spaces and now you can create this lovely wooden bridge on your own. Just follow these simple instructions for a sturdy arched garden bridge with handrails that you can paint or stain any color you like. But don t take bridges lightly cause it can be a real aesthetic item. Any size from 3 ft long to 40 ft long to the style and size you need.

Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws to prevent the wood from splitting. All bridges custom built by joe. Always read the garden bridge plans carefully and make sure that there is enough information provided for you to be able to complete the project before you invest in materials. Pour pea gravel around the footings to provide a smooth gradual transition from the ground to the bridge walkway.

Find garden bridges at lowe s today. Custom built by joe the craftsman since 1998. Building a garden bridge is a straight forward process provided you use proper plans and materials for your needs. While much of the garden is sunny and open this small section is tucked into a small wooded area.

You can have your garden bridge with or without railing or play around with the material. And it s easier than you think to create your own bridge. Cut and glue the top caps available at most home centers onto the tops of the posts. Garden bridge construction is generally a two man project and in many cases may require a team in order to place it into its final position.

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