Build A Garden Bridge

Yet another chinese red bridge this time with concrete steps and a walkway.

Build a garden bridge.

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. Find garden bridges at lowe s today. From our experience we recommend you to invest in quality materials such as redwood pine or cedar. This garden has an asian flair with its ground hugging junipers lovely rockwork and japanese maples.

Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws to prevent the wood from splitting. Ken sloop flickr cc by 2 0. Apply an exterior finish to the wood let it dry then take a stroll across your new bridge. Having a garden bridge is necessary when your garden have a pond or even run through a small creek.

You can have your garden bridge with or without railing or play around with the material. Here s what a small garden bridge diy project requires. Any size from 3 ft long to 40 ft long to the style and size you need. Building a garden bridge is a straight forward process provided you use proper plans and materials for your needs.

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. Build your own footbridge in your garden. A small garden bridge spanning a small drainage ditch between two gravel walkways. Custom built by joe the craftsman since 1998.

2 2x12s hardwood for support stringers 13 2x6s hardwood for floor planks. Making it flat or arched. 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. 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.

Pour pea gravel around the footings to provide a smooth gradual transition from the ground to the bridge walkway. Use a circular saw with a fine blade to build the curved components. But don t take bridges lightly cause it can be a real aesthetic item. Just follow these simple instructions for a sturdy arched garden bridge with handrails that you can paint or stain any color you like.

While much of the garden is sunny and open this small section is tucked into a small wooded area.