14 Gorgeous Garden Gates You Can Make

A garden gate is a functional part of your property and so serves a practical purpose, but it can also be a most attractive feature. The fourteen gates described below are a mixture of designs ranging from the unusual and quirky to the purely practical, but they all have one thing in common in that they are DIY projects. The gates are described in an article by Kathy which I found on The Garden Glove website.

Is there anything more iconic in a garden then the gate that leads you inward to the secrets that Mother Nature has inside? Garden gates welcome a visitor in a way no mere pathway can. And yes, they can serve a purpose too. Whether you need to close in a fenced backyard, hide an unattractive side yard space, or just want to add a point of entrance to your garden, you can build your own garden gate. Try these DIY gorgeous garden gate tutorials that prove anyone can make their own!
We love this tutorial?from Liz at ?Smart Girls DIY?. She walks you through the steps on how to attach it to your existing fence, and how to figure all the measurements. I would love this one as a stand alone entrance to my garden!

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From ?Two Feet First?, learn to build a gate, and add a pergola! Another one that would be an amazing entry point to your backyard.

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From Scott at ?Saws on Skates?, this is one of the easiest DIY garden gates you can make! He made this from a section of picket fence from the home improvement store. Lots of step by step photos. Love the entrance sign on the gate.

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