Front garden privacy screen

WilliamF

I have been rebuilding my front yard after pulling out most of the lawn. I built raised garden beds and paths. I installed a fountain and a small privacy screen for a cafe nook to enjoy the winter sun. I soon realised there wasn't must privacy, so decided to extend my screen.

I then designed a wrap around curved garden bed and screen to achieve this. This project is for the screen component.

I gained the idea from the MIGS this year. The garden Re-set had a square screen with a reo-like frame.

This is my first project in this workshop.

Materials

Jack 1900 x 600mm Grip and Grow Plant Trainer x 2

Merbau decking 140mm

Small Cup Hooks

Mudguard washer

2mm copper saddle clamps

Spray Paint

Merbau Oil

Orange Perspex 6mm

Tools

Drill

2mm drill bit

Spirit level

Muscles for bending steel with your bare hands

Steps

Step 1

Curving the screen:

Lie metal screen on solid surface.

Place a heavy timber ie sleeper across screen in direction of bend.

Gently pull frame up towards you for only a short bend to avoid "kinking"

After your gentle bend each section, check if curved enough.

Step 2

Mount on raised garden bed edging:

Clamp Metal Frame onto edge of garden bed, checking level and positioning.

Clamp both metal frames together and tie together in 3 sections with wire.

Attach Metal Frames to edging using stainless steel bolt,nut and mudguard washer.

Step 3

Mount Timber End Support:

Attach timber to end of wire frame, then attach to garden bed edge.

I curved the top section for interest.

Attach wire to timber using copper saddle clamps

Step 4

Finish frame with Spray Paint:

I wanted to match the corten garden bed

I lined the corten garden bed with plastic, and planted out with seedlings. But that's all another project!

Step 5

Create decorative infill square panels to mount in frame:

Well, its not really private yet....

I'm going to mount squares of timber in some of the metal frames. ( 140mm x 140mm)

Above is a demo square before I cut another 32.

2 small cup hooks are attached at the top.

140mm square.

Step 6

To add interest, I filled half the remaining squares with perspex the same size. 6mm thickness.

Because the "squares" are all on hooks, you can easily change the pattern.

Back of screen showing added perspexI also added planter boxes.

EricL

Hello @WilliamF

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Your project looks fantastic. The curved screen with its warm tones adds a striking focal point, while blending beautifully with the raised beds and garden design. It creates both privacy and character, turning the nook into a really inviting space to enjoy.

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.

Eric