Hog Panel Arbor (graphic heavy)

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  1. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    I kept seeing the hog panel arbors in photos on the internet. So, when I saw one at the home improvement store, I bought one and hubby and I worked on it tonight. It was a bit labor intensive, and the retrofit to existing roses & clematis was a little scary. But, I'm very happy with the results. It's a little on the short side (but plenty tall for me!), and I'll like being able to reach the top of the arbor to tie things down. I could see expanding this to be a rose/clematis tunnel someday.

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    Arbor made from 36" X 16' galvanized welded hog panel. $17.99 @ Menards. Use bolt cutter to cut bottom row weld (or two rows depending on your soil type). Find middle of panel, bend ends toward each other until you have the shape you like. Use a 2'X4' and a hammer to safely pound into the ground.
     
  2. Primsong

    Primsong Young Pine

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    Seriously cool - and it looks so graceful, you'd never think to associate the word "hog" with it at all.
     
  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh I approve wholeheartedly!!!! :D Really looks as though it's meant to be there. It's going to look even better once your plants grow over the top.
     
  4. Pinkiered

    Pinkiered The Rose Queen

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    I really want one now! That looks soooo great! perfect little getaway in your backyard for summer.
     



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  5. Crazy Orchid Lady

    Crazy Orchid Lady Seedling

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    Good thinking outside the box!! That is really really pretty and when it becomes overgrown with roses and clematis I WANT TO SEE PICS!! Soooo very elegant. Congrats.
     
  6. bethie

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    I think I need this too

    I like this arbor very much. It reminds me of a little grotto. I thought I might like one up against a wall but my hubby immediately said we could make several together to form a tunnel. As a man, he likes to think big and I don't discourage that when it comes to the garden. 8)
     

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