Tips to DIY a Pergola Structure for Your Lawn and Garden

Pergola structures have become increasingly popular over the years, and if you've seen them they you know exactly why. There's just something about the natural beauty of Pergola that just spruces up the lawn and garden and puts the emphasis where it belong.

We've receive numerous questions on how to build a Pergola structure, and let me be the first one to tell you, it's much easier than you think. There are numerous ways that you can do it yourself, and if your a consumer wise person like myself this will save you a great deal of money in the long run.

A pergola structure can be anything from 4 posts and a roof or you can build something a bit more elaborate with lattice and a walkway. Depending on the amount of room you have and your budget, considering all options before you start is the best way to go.

Below, are a few tips on how to DIY a Pergola structure for your lawn and garden which won't cost you much at all:

1. Gather materials including pressure treated posts, circular saw, shovel, level, post hole digger, and more

2. Determine the area - Chose your area wisely taking into considering the level of the ground and proximity to other yard items and the house itself

3. Chose a budget and don't go over- easier said then done, you can always add on later

4. Determine if you want to add lattice, curtains or other ways of dressing up your structure

For more, check out the following video which will show you how to build a DIY Pergola structure in just 5 minutes: