I originally designed this squash arch for my garden way back in 2010. It turned out even more beautiful than I imagined, and it’s been the main centerpiece in my veggie patch ever since.
It’s also become an internet sensation, with hundreds of thousands of shares, and tons of people have built one of their own! If you want to add one to your garden, below I’ll give you exactly what you need to make your own.
How I Designed This Squash Arch
When I first set out to design this project, the biggest challenge I had was constructing an arch that would be strong enough to support the vines once they became heavy with squash.
I knew I wanted to use metal garden fencing, but that alone isn’t strong enough to hold up, especially around the top of the arch. So I came up with a design that uses PVC piping to support the fencing.
To make it tall enough, I needed two pieces of pipe for each side. I glued them together using a special PVC glue, and then weaved them into the fencing.
Once my squash arch was up, I spray painted the PVC black to make it look like metal. You can paint it any color you want, be creative.
Just make sure to use a plastics spray paint, and do it before you plant any seedlings so they don’t get sprayed with paint.
Planting Your Squash Arch
My favorite types of squash plants to grow on my arch are Sugar Pie Pumpkins, Butternut, and Delicata. But you could choose any variety that you want, as long as it’s not a bush-type.
Once you have your arch set up, you can plant your squash on the inside or the outside of the arch, that doesn’t matter. I have mine in a raised bed, so I plant the squash on the inside of the arch.
And, if you’re not a squash person, you could grow any type of vining, climbing plant that you want to on this arch – it doesn’t even have to be a vegetable.
Amazing right? Who knew squash could be so gorgeous. I’m super excited about this arch, I absolutely love it! So many people rave about it, and want to make one for their garden.
Well, the great news is that you can get my detailed step by step instructions to learn exactly how to make one!
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Building A Squash Arch – Step-by-Step Instructions
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Leave a comment below and let me know what you think of my squash arch design.
Gale Green says
once you see that you have 10 male squash and only two female wouldn’t it make sense to pull the male plants and plant something else? Or replant more squash seeds? Why don’t seed packets, or gardening experts ever recommend this?
Amy Andrychowicz says
Squash plants have both male and female flowers – so there’s no such thing as “male squash plants”. Here’s more information about the flowers and how to pollinate them yourself…
– Female -vs- Male Squash Flowers: How To Tell The Difference
– How To Pollinate Squash By Hand For Maximum Production