Free Arbor Plans

How to Build an Arbor
An arbor can be a beautiful addition to a garden or backyard setting. They are a simple construction project that can be completed in an afternoon and enjoyed for a lifetime.

Arbor Gate
Beautifully detailed drawing of a garden arbor gate. Will dress up any landscape. See a picture at Mike's web site. DXF Format.

Build an Arbor
Most arbor projects will cost between $300 and $350. Two people with intermediate carpentry skills can complete the project in one day

Garden Arbor Bench
You can add a little romance to your garden with this handsome arbor bench. The freestanding 60-inch-wide, 30-inch-deep, 86-inch-high structure has a number of subtle features that add to its appearance, strength, and comfort.

Garden Arbor That's Easy & Inexpensive
When I checked on the prices of an arbor for our backyard, the prices I was given for a medium quality arbor of an average size was in most cases, around $179.00 to $199.00. With me being of Scottish...

Color Shade Arbor
A charming arbor-- from planning the design and proportions to completing the upper section of the structure. (The design requires the base to be constructed from heavier materials, while the top portion is assembled with lighter pieces.)

Cedar Conversation Nook
Here's a design idea for making a corner of your garden a special place to sit, relax and socialize. Add climbing plants for additional shade and privacy. This simple structure...

Grape Arbor
A grape arbor is a great structure for training unruly vines and creating shade for an intimate sitting area. Homeowners Tony and Jennifer Lewandowski had a small, sunny side yard with a 14- by 14-foot flagstone patio and two mature grape vines (figure A)...

Easy Arbor
The finished project separated the vine and the house, lowering the potential for rot; fixed the sinking stoop; and created a more inviting entryway to the home.

Lattice Arbor
A lovely corner arbor adorned with vines and flowers. Not only would an arbor provide a shaded place to sit and relax on a sunny afternoon, it would also give the Hartnetts a bit of privacy on their deck, which is entirely open on the side that faces their...

Gourd Arbor
Amy Skyrus wants to add a gourd arbor that will create an attractive entryway into the area. Along the sides of the arbor--which will eventually be covered by gourd vines--the crew will add a wrought-iron fence to further define the area without blocking the...

Pavilino Lamp Ring
Lighting for a center pole pavilion. This is basically a circle of plywood with catfood cans attached, to hold oil lamps.

Arbor Plans
Arbors provide a cozy feeling of enclosure without boxing you in. Sit back and enjoy the cool summer breeze in this simple structure, personalized with your wind chimes, bird feeders, banners or vines.

Lath Arch Rose Arbor
Create a decorative garden entrance or focal point with this effective arch. A simple frame is covered with Cedar lath on three sides. The entryway makes a strong statement and creates...

Rose Arbor
The dimensions of this free standing Cedar rose arbor or gateway in your garden will be determined by the width of the walkway it traverses. Be sure to make it wide enough to allow garden...