Garden Arbours Design Ideas

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An arbour is a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy your garden. This article looks arbours in more detail.

They have become increasingly popular in recent years and every gardener should consider acquiring one of these wonderful garden structures. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

What is an Arbour?

The definition of the word 'Arbour' or 'Arbor' is a framework that supports climbing plants, thereby providing a shady resting place. These structures have developed from plain plant supports into garden features. In some cases they can be described as mini gazebos since the roofed arbours are also garden shelters designed for sheltering from the sun. Although our summers are so unpredictable that sheltering from the rain should perhaps be included in the description! Your arbour is your garden view, your seat from which to enjoy the garden, your private place.

Choose a garden arbour that suits your tastes; locate it in your garden giving yourself a enjoyable view, plant up the sides with roses or clematis, sit back and....enjoy.

Arbors and pergolas are generally found in three different materials:

1. Wood: typically by far the most economical choice although it does not last as long as metal or vinyl fabric. A number of worries using wooden constructions involve rotting, splintering, and decay of the wood caused by weather elements or wood insects. Despite these concerns, I tend to like wooden pergolas or arbors the most because of their natural look. You also have the possibility to change the paint color or stain to easily alter the appearance of arbors and pergolas in the future.

2. Vinyl: is a great option since it is maintenance free, resistant to rotting and decaying and will last longer than wood. On the other hand, it is more expensive than wood and you are stuck with one color for a long time. If you choose this option, make sure the vinyl material is UV resistant and that it will not fade or discolor when exposed to weather elements, particularly the sun.

3. Metal: is another good and long lasting material used in arbors and pergolas construction. Aluminum is the best choice among metals. It is a rust free metal that is lightweight yet very strong. Remember that iron and steel will eventually rust.

Carefully think about the particular advantages and disadvantages of each material along with your needs to determine your best option.