grape arbor

Last Friday Handsome & I spent the day at Tryon Palace…..enjoying the gardens and the annual Heritage Plant Sale. I love the potager at Tryon Palace….. ooooooo, I’d love to have one like it! Throughout the potager {traditional kitchen garden} they have many espaliered fruit trees. Figs, apples, pears. Espalier is a French word that […]

Turn your backyard into an oasis and add some much-needed shade with this stylish outdoor structure.

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Maybe you want a garden walkway adorned with flowers or maybe you want a way for vines to ascend your walls, but whatever the motivation, a metal garden arbor or trellis is the answer. Take a stroll through the grounds, giving the gorgeous blooms on your arbors a sniff. Of maybe use these as a way to grow hanging fruits or vegetables, like grapes or tomatoes.

Building an open pergola and using deciduous vines for shade makes a lot of sense. They look amazing, if you use grape vines you get delicious fruit for free, and they give you shade and help cool your house in summer (when you want it) and give you and your house the warmth of sunshine in colder months. Also, did I mention they look amazing!? Top image from patioman.hubpages.com, image 2 from houzz.com, image 3 from houzz.com, bottom image from villastjames.com

Hi everyone! I have decided to feature one seller at a time from now on. Additionally, I will try to offer giveaways as often as possible when the sellers are generous enough to do so. I have found these sellers through the forums on Etsy. If you are a member of Etsy, I can't stress what a wonderful resource the forums are. They have allowed me to become familiar with some amazing artists. I recommend spending time on there if you don't already do so. On to the featured seller and giveaway…

If you love the taste of grapes and the look of a well-built grape arbor/trellis, this DIY instructional plan guide is for you. Read on to learn how to build your own beautiful arbor structure to enhance your home’s exterior aesthetic. View in gallery *Note: The author is an experienced but not professional builder. The...

If you love the taste of grapes and the look of a well-built grape arbor/trellis, this DIY instructional plan guide is for you. Read on to learn how to build your own beautiful arbor structure to enhance your home’s exterior aesthetic. View in gallery *Note: The author is an experienced but not professional builder. The...