How can I create a fake "tree" on my front lawn?
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Know a welder? I have seen cool ones made from rerod. You can put colored bottles on the end of each branch for color and safety. The texture of the metal will keep the cords from sliding. Hit up a tractor or farm craft sale. Lots of farm guys make them for sale. And no crappy live oak leaves! You can spray paint it too
Think too about assorted sized shepherds-crooks. Or...
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/81698180719876683/
here's one idea, https://meaningfulmama.com/make-fake-palm-tree.html
You can also buy artificial and anchor it with rocks https://www.google.ca/search?newwindow=1&rlz=1C1KMZB_enCA517CA517&biw=1366&bih=647&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=280SW8ncIILojwSul7mQAQ&q=create+an+artificial+outdoor+tree&oq=create+an+artificial+outdoor+tree&gs_l=img.3...20263.24312.0.25394.17.17.0.0.0.0.112.1711.7j10.17.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.0.0....0.WnkI0NC3EGc#imgrc=_
Visit garage sales for old Christmas trees. If the "needles" are nasty, flatten them against the "limb" and tape over them with duct or washi tape. Cover the main trunk in the same way. Paint if you like. Gorilla glue the "limbs" in place when assembling and use lawn or tent spikes to hold it in place in your yard. If you let the tape bunch or fold in places you will have "natural nodules" to keep your items in place on the "limbs".
I actually needed a bigger shepherds hook, so I took 2 and I used e6000 to glue them together, then I wrapped them in twine to give it extra security. You could probably do something like that just with thicker piping (pvc tubes (you can paint those any colour!!) Or copper pipes, or the industrial pipes!) And get some good glue that will make sure it stays firmly together, then use twine or some sort of rope/string and wrap it all the way around to give it extra hold!
You could also "build a tree) with long pieces of wood, you can affix real branches and make it look like a real tree!
I just looked up Metal Artists, Delray beach, fl on google. What little I know of Delray is $$$.
So, there are a number of people listed, but also those in Pompano, etc. we’re I you, Id Google as I did, and try to find someone who lives in a lower rent district. even if you have to drive half and hour or so. Understand too that guys who make fences will often be thrilled to do something interesting.
So, pick your design and print it out, decide how tall you want it, and get a few estimates. Odds are theset people know someone to dig your hole and cement in the iron/steel pole that should probably be at least 3-4 feet deep.
if not, go to homeadvisors.com or thumbtack.com and explain exactly what you need and their contractors bid on it. They do vet their contractors.
You do know this won’t be cheap, but it will be fabulous and happy.
God bless and good luck.
Yesterday I wrote a lengthy suggestion about finding a Metal Artist in your area using Google. I suggested you not stay real local, as you’re in an expensive tourist area.
Even check people who Make fences, as they’re artist in their own right and might enjoy your project. They would also know how to secure it into the ground.
Well, I’m disconcerted if you didn’t get that, but hope this is helpful.
try a shepherd's hook.
That makes me so happy.
Wire form and vines.