Nothing is more annoying than a rose arch that has fallen over in the wind and is full of greenery. The climbing plants must be radically cut back for subsequent attachment. With a foundation you can prevent such events.
How can I secure a rose arch stably?
To attach a rose arch, create point foundations with PVC formwork pipes and precast concrete. Stabilize the arch with threaded rods or steel anchors and connect it with metal post shoes for wooden structures. Then cover the foundation with gravel or earth.
Time
It is important to be firmly anchored in the ground so that the climbing frame can withstand wind and weather. The foliage of the climbing plants develops into a sail, so that high forces act on the structure during storms. Place the point foundations on a calm day, as a gust of wind can unbalance the arch in damp concrete.
Set foundation
Assemble the rose arch and place it in the desired location. Mark the places with sticks where the feet will later stand. Two point foundations are built on each side to ensure stability. PVC pipes with a length of 50 centimeters and a diameter of 20 centimeters are used as formwork.
Procedure:
- Dig holes 50 to 55 centimeters deep
- Place formwork pipes centrally in each pit
- Align the bow with the feet in the tubes so that it stands straight
- pour the mixed ready-made concrete into the formwork and smooth it out with a trowel
- Fix the rose arch with wooden slats
The installation procedure differs depending on the model. There are rose arches whose feet have a metal flange. These are anchored in the foundation with galvanized steel screws. Other variants have crossbars between the arches in which there are pre-drilled holes. You stabilize these with approximately 25 centimeter long threaded rods in the concrete, which are inserted through the holes and screwed tight with nuts.
Tip
You can build a rose arch yourself. Wooden structures look more rustic and natural. To connect these trellises to the foundation, you should use a metal post shoe with a steel anchor.
Planting
After the concrete has hardened, remove the wooden supports. The point foundations can be hidden under gravel or earth. Now you can plant the rose arch. Depending on the size and choice of plants, there is space for one to two climbing plants on each side. Climbing roses and clematis are very popular. A combination of ivy and morning glories looks attractive and playful. Ice plants and nasturtiums provide edible flowers.
