There are so many ways to use an arbor in your garden and the same number of materials and designs can be used for your arbor. Arbors are vertical and made of wood, metal or vinyl. They can be modern or rustic, or any style in between. Arbors provide shade or shelter and often serve as accents.
Arbors generally have an open framework and can blend in with the landscape or stand out. The arbor supports vines for added privacy and can include benches for sitting and contemplating the beautiful landscape.
Most arbors are eight feet or more in height, allowing visitors to stand under them or walk through them. An arbor can be used as an entrance to a garden, acting as a gateway to another “room” in the garden. The garden rooms are very popular and each ‘room’ has a different type of planting (shade, sun, trees with undergrowth, interesting shrubs, etc.). A garden room may also provide a place to sit and eat.
An arbor can provide shade and shelter, provide a place to relax and enjoy the garden, and connect the home with the landscape. increase.
Arbors can also be used along the path to add more interest to the trail. The pavilion adds height to the pathway, inviting visitors to explore further and see what lies ahead. A wide variety of plantings can be added near the arbor to add height near the arbor and gradually reduce planting size as you move away from the arbor.
Arbors can be used to emphasize the focal point of the garden. Interesting potted flowers, mass plantings of one type of plant, or a collection of mixed plants. A rustic gazebo adds interest to the garden. Placing tall plants or interesting shrubs behind the arbor creates a better focal point.
I have three gazebos in my house. A flat vinyl gazebo used as an entrance to the backyard, an arched vinyl gazebo used as an entrance to the front yard room, and a pointed gazebo built by my son as a pass-through to. Side yard.
Consider using any type of arbor when redesigning an existing space or designing a new one. Your visitors will love your garden even more.