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Timber Garden Gate
Larch, intermediate. Full step-by-step with materials list and species notes.
Confident Beginner · 1–2 weekends · Outdoor
10 garden gate projects worth building
A curated mix of M&M guides and useful external examples for building better garden gates, with notes on timber choice, outdoor detailing and common failure points.
5 curated picks · Garden structures · Updated 12 May 2026
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Mortise & tenon gate construction
Traditional joinery, no screws. Overbuilt in the best way — this gate will outlast the fence posts.
Source: YouTube — Paul Sellers
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Slatted Garden Screen
Privacy screen with battens — adaptable beginner-to-intermediate outdoor build.
Confident Beginner · 1–2 weekends · Outdoor
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Cedar side gate with diagonal cladding
Good detail on post-setting — dry concrete mix rather than wet pour. I've started doing this too.
Source: Self Build & Design
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Arched-top picket gate
The jig for cutting the arch is worth making even for one gate. Saves a lot of messing around.
Source: Fine Woodworking
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