Upcycled diy garden arch how to#

After him trying to figure out the tool, I pull up a one minute video showing how to do it with pliers. Also, they store tried to tell him he needed a fork tool to put the clips on (though I told him we didn’t need one). You can use a post pounder, but these heavy-duty 5 ft posts are short and our soil is soft, so a small sledge works fine. However, I trust him and he has always been a huge help, so I’m happy with just getting started. Does he come out with what I list for him? Nah.

Upcycled diy garden arch zip#

Delia Creates uses zip ties, but we already had clips from our grape arbor and stash of t-posts for our firewood stash and DIY compost bins.įunny…JC asked what we need before he heads into the store. We did need to purchase the t-posts (also called u-posts) and clips.

Upcycled diy garden arch install#

That same day, we also had time to install the panels as my plants are dying in their trays. Thankfully, the next day we have a distraction of a birthday to celebrate in our home that lightens our heavy hearts.

Honestly, I know this kind of eventful day is our norm. Finally, I decided to take a quick look around and there it was. That thing could have been thrown anywhere. Do I bother even looking for the key? It fell out right near a 1 ft tall field of grass. My littlest and I head around back to see if it’s even worth looking. Today, I get to add a DIY arched garden trellis that I know you’ll love too! Of course they did…my run of events is never normal. Yes, it’s in my front yard and yes we love it. I’m 100% sure I’m not the only one who’s ever waited for something and then is skip-happy when the day finally arrives for your vision to come true.

(I’d love to know which ones were your favorites.You guuuuys! For me, it’s the little things that make my heart sing. Here’s a similar idea that’s also a tutorial.Ĭreate a sweet diorama. Check out this idea also.īuild a rack for towels or magazines. Use large tree branches as garden edging. Here’s another tutorial and an idea also. Use them to add natural light and ventilation. Use a branch to hold a bathroom essential. Here’s another idea (it’s a DIY project also!)Ĭheck out this vintage portrait for the same type of thing. See the tutorial here.īuild a kitchen island using sawhorses and a slab of wood cut from a large stump.īuild a chair or chaise lounge. Make a Valentine’s Day gift using tree branches. Use a branch to hang stockings above a mantel.Ĭreate a pretty centerpiece for your celebration. See another great idea here.Ĭreate a one-of-a-kind room divider. Here’s another idea I really like.īuild an area for a campfire with low fencing and stools.Įnvision a business card holder using a tree branch. And also here.īuild a comfortable home for beneficial bugs. Want more ideas? Click here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.īuild a gorgeous fence with tree limbs. See more ideas here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.Ĭreate plant markers using twigs and a wood burner … or just a black pen.īuild a table like the one above or this one.Ĭreate a Christmas tree. And here.Ĭreate a wonderful chandelier or pendant light with twigs and branches. Click here for another idea.Ĭreate a lovely wall mosaic. See other ideas here, here, here, here, here, and here.īuild a cool staircase. Make rolling side tables from tree stumps. Lay down a remarkable floor using log slices. Use branches and twigs to create a curtain rod and brackets. See another idea here, here, here, here, and here. This one is really cool, too.īuild a floor lamp. Here’s a similar coffee table, and another idea I love. If cupcakes are more your speed, check this out. More ideas provided here and here and here and here.īuild a garden arbor. And one more.Ĭreate a garment rack using a branch. So, all of this got me to thinking about ways to upcycle fallen trees.Ĭreate stools for your dining room table.

It’s a big business and employs a lot of people - and who wants to live without paper?!? - yet I can’t help feeling a little sad about it.Īlso, if you’ve followed my blog for any length of time at all, you know the reasons why we launched our old home salvage business. Timber cutting and tree farms are common in east Texas. I saw the beauty of them through her eyes. My mother is a painter, and she loved to paint trees. My appreciation of trees started when I was a little girl.