Arbors are structures that bring focus to outdoor living spaces. Arbors can be made of wood, metal, plastic, branches or twigs. Arbors can be stained, or painted or just left alone to have a natural look. Some Arbors have arches and curves while others are straight and geometric. With such a huge variety to choose from it will not be difficult to find one to match your garden design.
Climbing plants can be used to decorate arbors. Climbers are tied to arbors or hand-woven into the arbors. A rambling rose is an excellent example. Some plants, such as Virginia creeper, attach themselves to arbors with tendrils. Twining plants, such as Morning Glory, wrap themselves around an arbor.
There are many architectural designs for arbors so select an arbor that would match your personality and home style. Designs for arbors include traditional, contemporary, rustic styles.
Traditional arbors offer symmetrical lines that are laid within simple designed gardens. For contemporary styles, the arbor has a more sophisticated and modern look, using steel and wood combined. Garden décor pieces that complement this type of arbor are modern sculptures, water fountains and built in planters. The more rustic style arbor may use branches and twigs. The rustic arbor creates an outdoor informal living space.
Garden structures are an effective way to divide garden spaces into outdoor rooms. An arbor can serve as a transition or entryway into a garden space, an inviting point where guests walk through. The arbor at the front of your property could be covered with a climbing rose, framing in your front door and adding curb appeal to your property. Arbors can also serve as an excellent relaxation station. An arbor designed with a swing or bench attached is an enticing invitation, especially if the arbor is located by a water feature like a pond or fountain.
Whether you decide to take on designing and building your arbor on your own or you hire professional services, your finished arbor will give your garden a welcome makeover.
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