How to Build a Rose Arch with Decorative Elements: A Step-by-Step Guide

2 New Dawn roses are coming to my garden. We need strong constructions to support those vigorous and heavy climbers. Here I am, building my own arch!

[@nancyword5804]

I happily discovered your website today!! Looking forward to watching all asap!! Thank you!😊

[@OlgaCarmody]

Welcome to my channel! Gardening is sooo good, enjoy!

[@2Peachcobler]

I’ve just recently started watching your videos. Oh I wish I had started at the beginning of the year. Especially this one! I plan to build a petition at the side of my house that will hide my rain barrel. And this will be perfect. But like I said it would’ve been more perfect earlier this year because the utility company came through and cut down hundreds of trees in my neighborhood this summer. Now they have all been sent to the wood chipper. Just think of all the lost branches.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Welcome! I am glad you found my channel! I know, for me all sorts of crooked wood is a treasure. The good news is, nobody wants it and there are plenty of places to get it. Haha.

[@sivlow264]

Looks beautiful! So happy to hear you could get advice from your dad in Ukraine, and hopefully all your relatives are all safe. Praying for peace for the Ukrainian people.

[@elizabethflanders9659]

You are an inspiration to all of us who are limited with skills and budget. You have inspired me to build an arbor this way that will be an entrance to my vegetable garden behind my detached garage. I will watch your video again and take a snip picture of it finished to remind me of steps I will need to do. I believe the top will be the hardest for me. I may need a carpenter to get the shape and then I can add the twigs. Thank you, Olga, for all your inexpensive ideas. By the way, at my last house I had a carpenter build a large arbor over a double gate on my side yard. I planted 4 New Dawn roses on the corners. They have been in the ground probably 3 years and have covered the large arbor now. It was fun to drive past my old home and see my accomplishment in fruition. Can't wait for your future projects, Olga. You are such a positive person and a joy to watch.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you, Elizabeth, for your wonderful message! When I look at my baby New Dawns ( this is their second year in my garden), I really can’t imagine them growing so quickly, but you are not the first person to mention a huge growth of New Dawns in just several years. So, I am excited what this second year in their lives will bring! thank you for sharing!

[@lauraharvey7424]

Love ❤the arch way and trellising for your climbing rose bushes can’t wait to see a video of the roses taking over the arch ❤❤❤❤

[@cake-is2fz]

Great idea to use the trimmed branches! I absolutely love the new arch you built with them. Thank you for all your interesting and inspiring videos. Happy gardening to you!

[@OlgaCarmody]

😊 Thank you! Happy gardening!

[@CatholicSaintslayIncorrupt]

Your creation is certainly inspiring. Some good hard structure and design work! Thankyou for showing us each step you created, I truly enjoyed!! ❤️ it worked out splendid!! You must feel very proud each time you look out your windows.

[@arlenebirch]

My husband would think I was crazy to tackle such a job! I will have to show him your video. I would be worried about rocks and tree roots in my yard… seems like it used to be a rock garden 🤣. Welcome to CT! Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@OlgaCarmody]

Yes, many rocks! My hubby is used to my crazy ideas. We are married for 22 years!

[@katherinespencer2073]

I paint lumber for ALL projects prior to assembly. That way all the cracks are also painted. A 3rd coat can be done once something is built. Then done! Easy to set up lumber across 2 rabbit cates or trash cans or ladder on it's side but opened wide....then back & forth w. those tampon rollers, flip, other side, edges are done by putting lumber close so that one or 2 passes of the roller gets them all at once.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Very good info, thank you for sharing. Make sense to paint all that lumber before putting it all together!

[@sharonmiller2940]

Thank you for making this fabulous video! The arch is just wonderful.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thanks Sharon!

[@adalineblythe9653]

A friend just recommended your channel to me. I love this video because I am currently planning an arbor or even a pergola maybe. I want to make it myself too 😆

[@OlgaCarmody]

Great, welcome to my channel! It is good to have your here! I am glad that my work is an inspiration and you have some ideas for your own garden! Good gardens make people happier!

[@mikeq6384]

What a WONDERFUL addition to your garden. You did a fantastic job on the design and construction too ! Can't wait to see it with the" stars"" of the show, the New Dawn roses !

[@OlgaCarmody]

Me too, I can’t wait! Of course time is needed for roses to cover all the arch…

[@galetimpone1712]

The new arch is a beautiful addition to a Natural Fairy Garden. Can't wait to see it covered in Roses. Wonderful work of Garden Art.

[@Edu_Kate]

Your new arch looks awesome! I've been shopping for arches, but nothing is doing it for me. You've given me confidence to maybe design my own arch. I love the whimsical touch of the branches. And painting it. So smart.

[@OlgaCarmody]

You can do it! If I could do it, everybody can, and hopefully my video will give courage for gardeners to try and create something unique in their gardens.

[@lindaspencer6547]

I’ve been binge watching your videos. You come across as a neighbor, a friend. Thank you for sharing your lovely garden. I’m surprised that you feel you don’t have carpentry skills as this looks so well done. You certainly have an artistic eye. What a blessing that your dad could help you. I hope all is well for whatever family you have in Ukraine. We pray this war will end soon!

[@theaccidentalcook8557]

I absolutely love how detail oriented and artistic you are in all you do! Thank you for being such an awesome source of inspiration to novice gardeners like myself❤🙏😇

[@OlgaCarmody]

You are so welcome!

[@theaccidentalcook8557]

@@OlgaCarmody ❤😊

[@marilynhudson7182]

Love it! So natural looking just like the rest of your garden. And talk about skills, you go girl! Excellent work.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Yes! I am happy with my work and it is sturdy and solid to hold my beautiful New Dawn rose, which didn't come yet! Happy gardening!

[@kathleenwilliamson174]

How beautiful Olga! What a lovely addition/update to your garden. Your creativity shines. New Dawn will be so happy there. I'm sure your roses will arrive soon, hang in there! Thank you for sharing, and thank your dad for his encouragement!

[@OlgaCarmody]

I already told my father about all good wishes. It made him happy! Thank you for your kind message!

[@maureenreed3105]

You are amazing! How I wish there had been utube available when I was younger (I am 75 yrs now) but the desire is still therre to be creative in my garden. Thank you for the inspiration and tour arch is beautiful.

[@OlgaCarmody]

I think that desire to create and do things will never leave me either. Happy gardening!

[@irisjanemay1903]

Very nice arch. I put in two today but they are just bent cattle panels from Big R. A Wollerton Old Hall will go one one side of the first arch and a Generous Gardener on the other side. The other arch will have two new apple trees that I hope to train into an arch. Arches are so beautiful and give structure to a garden. Good luck on the new roses. Mine haven't arrived yet either.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Agree, vertical structures are very much needed in our gardens!

[@brendataylor1567]

Wow… I love it. The paint color is perfect. The green in the rose leaves will look beautiful together. You did a great job. So happy your Dad is doing well. Much love and prayers for you and your family.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you! Much love ❤️

[@hildasmeets7283]

Beautiful! Love the natural look of the branches! You are so creative and artistic. Can’t wait to see the arch covered in rose blooms. It would look stunning! Prayers that your family are safe in Ukraine.

[@AshleySmith-yf7ig]

You amaze me Olga! You are so talented!!

[@graceinthegarden9151]

That is so artistically beautiful. Your talent is amazing. It is wonderful you were able to get advice from your dad. God bless you and your family and keep you all safe in His arms.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you so much!

[@mr.a.1125]

Very well done and inspirational. I have been researching trellises, this one is my favorite so far.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@curlew-3592]

Just a tip to save money. If you buy some steel wool. Soak it in water for a couple of days. Paint the wood with the steel wool water, it will immediately go a nice old grey colour 👍🇬🇧

[@OlgaCarmody]

Interesting tip, I never heard of it. Thank you for sharing!

[@galinaganeev8802]

Olga! Wow!! Great job! It’s a beautiful arch! And I like the color of the stain🥰

[@OlgaCarmody]

Glad you like it!

[@dianac2596]

Beautiful arbor. You gave me a few ideas. I believe I can do it too!👍❤️

[@OlgaCarmody]

You can do it! If I did it, you can do it!

[@dorothyv2863]

Wow, I really, really love your arch! I wish you could make one for me! lol

[@dartlanddunbar5842]

WOW! How beautiful.🙋‍♀️ I'm a new subscriber and will be binge watching for a while. I'll try to find a video where your rose is growing on your arbor.

[@camillesnyder6604]

I am so impressed. Beautiful and organic. I love it just as it is, but a rose on it will be the icing on the cake.

[@OlgaCarmody]

I can’t wait to put roses on my arch!

[@annaaust8445]

Wow! This is so nice, i always wanted to use branches to build and arch too. I just need to find those branches that are easily bendables and also know the best varieties of roses that climbs! :) Very nice arch, just missing that small wrought iron table to have your coffee now ;)

[@OlgaCarmody]

You are right, small table with fresh biscuits and afternoon tea!

[@3apa3a4eva]

Great job, dear namesake! It is going to look spectacular with the New dawn on top of it. It is one of my most favourite rose varieties! Have a great day and hugs from Sweden. :)

[@OlgaCarmody]

I never grew New Dawn and now is the time to introduce it into my garden!

[@Dbxhejssndkckebsb]

I like the way you used wood branches to support climbers

[@dreamasue]

I love this idea !! Thanks so much for sharing ♥️

[@OlgaCarmody]

You are so welcome!

[@veronicaalta9462]

Nice job Olga!

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Looks great! Good job reusing the trimmings. I found you because of your wattle video. I plant to do wattle in my own garden, and now I'm going to need an arch too!

[@OlgaCarmody]

Hi there, I love wattle fancing! So many things can be done with it! And recycling is great!

[@thefourseasonsinsweden]

I love your ideas and creations,thank you ❤

[@annabelonina2594]

Wow, great job! Your new arbor turned out fantastic, you are such an artist! Waiting to see your new rose bloom on that arbor 😍

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karenbee1898]

My mind is racing with ideas for all of the pieces you took down!

[@helencollias4773]

Beautiful Olga! Can't wait to see the transformation this upcoming growing season.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Me too, can't wait for green leaves!

[@donnahazlett7305]

Absolutely beautiful! You're so creative. I love it.

[@OlgaCarmody]

I'm glad you like it

[@billydang147]

very beautiful garden

[@keerthiarun2703]

Lovely job olga

[@janetn1925]

Arch looks great. So glad you stained it. Much nicer. You did a great job. I'm sure you will enjoy the roses on there.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Can't wait! We had 20 degrees yesterday. DA knows not to send me those roses early.

[@jacquelinelauri4022]

Beautiful! Great I can’t wait to see the roses. Enjoy your arch with your family. 🦩💐🦩

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lotteingerslev5776]

What a beautiful arbor! ❤

[@DianePahl]

Just beautiful!

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

I love a woman who can get stuff done. very attractive

[@ritagimenez2571]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindaphillips7936]

Looks great.

[@gardeningbyheart4912]

Love it!

[@Scowlingoverlord]

Wow that’s great

[@lindasands1433]

Lovely!

[@timberhills1778]

Awesome 👍

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

Gosh! You are awesome and inspiring! This is so lovely! What a great job! Love it! Thank you

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you!

[@Sweetlady1916]

This turned out wonderful!❤❤

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

Lovely ❤

[@cathyhatfield5340]

I love it great job!👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you! 😊

[@elmaelmar2761]

Good night you made an fantastic arbor!! I just love it!! 💕💕💕

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you 🤗

[@LifewithKim00]

It is gorgeous! You did such a great job. ❤️

[@OlgaCarmody]

Glad you like it!

[@christinefuller3168]

Beautiful!

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you!

[@esthersnell2357]

You did amazing!! ❤️

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you!!

[@kathynelson30]

You did a awesome job! Love it.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you so much!

[@carolpipher4839]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ~LOVE THIS!👍🤗💫👍🤗

[@Anaa2205]

Thank you you inspiring me a lot!!!!! thanks Susbcribed

[@Arelii_Small_World]

Sometimes as women we get doubt it when it comes to creating something out of wood but it looks beautifully 😧😧

[@OlgaCarmody]

So true!

[@bluumz-n-veg]

Gorgeous, I can't wait to see an update with the rose climbing on it! Just wondering how you set the posts in the ground. Concrete? Stones? Or did you simply back fill with the native soil?

[@OlgaCarmody]

I was contemplating to do concrete, but gave up that idea, since I created quite deep holes. What I did, I collected all the waist stones from the property and back filled the holes with the brown soil.

[@love-gardening]

Great job! I feel your digger is better than one shovel ; what’s it’s name so I will buy one! Thank you!

[@DenimBlueRue]

That's a post-hole digger.

[@emeseimhoff7402]

Very nice work Olga. How wide is your rose arch?

[@OlgaCarmody]

It is approx. 7 feet wide. Thank you for watching!

[@marianafranowicz]

Well gone!