Rose arches made of wood or metal are available in all hardware or garden stores. With a little craftsmanship, you can build such structures that structure the garden yourself - and in exactly the dimensions you want. A self-made rose arch is much cheaper to purchase than purchased copies. If you want to work with wood, you should definitely make it weatherproof, for example by using wood that has already been processed and suitable for outdoor use or by applying appropriate paint. Otherwise, the self-built structure will probably have to be replaced after just a few years. Particularly robust thermal wood is also suitable.
How do I build a rose arch myself?
To build a rose arch yourself, you can use wooden or metal structures. Simple models consist of four squared timbers and crossbars or bamboo sticks and round timbers. Stabilize the arch by anchoring it in the ground or plant pot.
Simple construction made of bamboo sticks or logs
This very simple construction should be possible even for craftsmen who don't have much experience with making things themselves. For this you need four to six - depending on the desired width - stable and two meter high logs or thin tree trunks / straight branches. You connect these with other round pieces of wood in the desired length, which are attached using wood screws, metal brackets or cross struts. This should result in a rectangle or square, depending on the desired shape. Attached crossbars ensure more stability, while self-made grids made of thin bamboo rods are screwed onto the side parts.
Construction with four squared timbers
This rose arch consists of four sturdy squared timbers that are connected to each other using two crossbars. These crossbars receive stability through a connection with at least five crossbars, while the space between the squared timbers is filled with a self-made wooden trellis.
Wooden construction with wire mesh
This rose arch made of wood and wire mesh is also quite simple, for which you simply anchor four squared timbers in the ground and connect two of each with a cross brace to stabilize it. The actual arch that connects the two scaffolds consists of a wire mesh that has been cut to size. Additional wire mesh is placed in the space between the posts and serves as a climbing aid for the roses.
Ideas for metal rose arches
More durable than the natural material wood are rose arches made of metal, which you can have hot-dip galvanized yourself by a specialist. Very simple constructions consist of long metal irons that you can bend yourself into the desired shape or have them bent and then simply anchor them in the ground. You can place wire mesh between the individual struts as a climbing aid or simply stretch wires.
Anchoring rose arches in the ground
No matter which rose arch you choose, it is extremely important that it is securely secured by anchoring it in the ground. Otherwise, the entire structure, including the roses, could be torn down in the next storm. To do this, encase the support pillars in concrete - either directly in the ground or in large planters - or place the pillars in large wire baskets filled with stones.
Tip
You can also widen the rose arch to create a kind of arbor or pergola. There are wonderful seats to set up underneath, where you can sit under beautiful blooming roses in the summer.