The Simple Plank Bridge Made Beautiful
With a simple trip to your local hardware or lumber store you can create your very own plank bridge for your garden.
Looking
for a simple yet elegant bridge over a recess in
the ground such as a stream or pond? One trip to
your local hardware store, about $60 and a
couple hours over two days is all you need.
Preparation
Measure the length of the space you’ll need to
cover and add one foot on each end, for a total
addition of two feet.
Dig a hole on each side of the pond or stream
that your bridge will be on. Each hole should be
5 inches deeper than the top of the soil and
extend 13” beyond the bank on either side.
Shopping List
2 – 2 x 12 cut to the length figured during
preparation (this should be wood for the out of
doors)
8 – Galvanized steel deck screws, each 3.5” long
Outdoor latex or oil based paints or stains in
colors you like
Waterproof varnish
1, 2 or a few – 2” paint brushes
Artists paint brushes
Stencils in shapes you will enjoy
Get to Work
Start by cleaning your boards with a damp cloth.
After they’ve dried (should only take a few
minutes) paint them with your base color or
stain. Lay the best looking board on top of the
other, with the good side facing up. Screw
together at all four corners, one inch in from
each corner, and along the sides.
Using the artist brushes and additional paints
or stains, embellish your plank bridge with
designs, words, and designs from stamps, floral
or leaf patterns. Think about a personal motto
or a growth chart of family member’s feet. Once
the paint and/or stain is dry, cover with
waterproof varnish.
Once the varnish has dried completely, move your
new bridge into the grooves you’ve dug on either
side of the ground recess. Bury under a little
dirt and enjoy!
Shopping
DIY Guide:
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miscellaneous equipment
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