Friends or family relax on wooden terrace near lake, forest and mountains. Cartoon young adults sitting on beanbag chairs on patio, drinking beverages and eating popcorn, talking on outdoor vacation.

She uses the sturdiest wood for the gates and arbors, and fashions the smaller branches into hearts that can be used to decorate a garden gate, hang around the home, or incorporate into a planter.

If you build it yourself, a simple wooden arbor requires about $100 to $150 worth of materials and a long weekend. If you decide to give the job to a contractor, estimate about $300 for materials ...