Landscape Structures in The Garden

The term landscape structures can be confusing due to the similarities in arbors, outdoor pergolas, garden trellises and outdoor gazebos.

Here you will find descriptions and how to differentiate among them.

Arbors

A garden arbor is a structure that gives an old fashioned feel to the garden. It is a structure that you can walk through, and can be geometric or arched. Please visit my other page to learn more about arbors.

Outdoor Pergolas

An outdoor pergola is a garden structures that can serve a few different functions. First of all, a garden pergola is a lovely landscape focal point and architectural element. In addition, it creates shade and therefore provides for a space that is comfortable in the heat of the day. It also provides a space unto its own which becomes an outdoor room.

Vines are often used with a pergola. They are planted near the column bases, grow up the columns and often cover the top of the pergola. Seeing a beautiful flowering vine against a pergola structure can be a breathtaking sight!

Garden Trellis Design

A trellis can be an overhead structure, placed on a wall as a vertical, architectural focal point, or be part of an archway.

It can be made of many different types of materials. Please go to my page on garden trellis design to learn more about the different options and uses in the garden.

Outdoor Gazebo

An outdoor gazebo is basically a semi enclosed structure.

It is round with a roof. An outdoor gazebo is typically made of wood and can be natural, stained or painted.

Gazebos usually have a railing around them. The floor can be part of the Gazebo and made of wood or it can be purchased without the wood flooring. In this case, other hardscape materials can be used for the floor, such as stone, pavers, or brick.

Gazebos can be used in a pool area. They also look beautiful set away from the house in their own separate area. This area might have a beautiful view or overlook a pond and waterfall.

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