I found a way to get the bamboo stalks to stay put in the ground so I could 'arch' them!
I pounded a piece of pvc pipe into the ground and then pulled it up so it left a channel for the bamboo stem to rest!
I did have a bit of a blood-letting along the way--this was the first of four to be exact.
But it was so worth it! I have a very organic arch over my muscadine grape vine!
I used waxed twine to secure all of the places where the arches cross each other.
I used the two kind of bamboo to make the arch;
I did find that the old canes were not useable-they just didn't bend.
(hmmm? There is a lesson there to stay bendable no matter how old I am....)
As soon as the vine starts to get leaves and 'wake up', I will be binding them to the bamboo to help it climb the way it likes.
I can see the arch from the house-it is a pleasing sight to finally have it;
just the way I envisioned it!
The whole time I worked on the arch, I could smell the most wonderful orange blossoms' aroma!
It was a very enjoyable few hours!
I love it!!! I miss my grape vine so much. Making your own jelly has to be one of the most satisfying things of all.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Years ago Fletch built a bamboo bridge over part of our wetlands spot. Bamboo is surprisingly strong. Hope you will share a picture again when the grape vine is climbing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea! The grape vines are going to thrive.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... you're giving me ideas... I've been trying to think of a way to make a shaded area in my yard for my house plants (patio umbrellas just don't stand up to our weather. I was thinking some kind of canopy with runner beans growing up them (because they grow fast...) Bamboo might be the way to go!
ReplyDeleteTHE GROWTH OVER THAT ARCH WILL BE SPECTACULAR. SORRY ABOUT THE INJURIES
ReplyDeleteOn my first read through I thought you were growing bamboo! It does make a nice arch though, but I hope your hands are healing well.
ReplyDeleteOrange blossoms smell divine, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt is so cool!
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