Free Arbor Plans

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...

Entry Arbor
This arbor is also designed to be very sturdy, as in a lot of cases an arbor can be a rather flimsy garden structure. This arbor consists of 100x100 (4"x 4") posts concreted into the ground, 200x100 (4"x 8") beams checked and bolted to the posts and 100x50...

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...

Garden Arbor
The cool way is to forget the fence and just build a gateway — a portal from here to there that implies a change of space without presenting a physical barrier. Materials are readily available — 4 x 4s for the posts, 2 x 6s for the arches and braces, and 1 x...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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.)

Covered Walkway
The covered walkway illustrated here is intended to demonstrate a few of the many design possibilities open to you. In developing your own ideas consider different variations, comparing...

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