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Pergola Designs: Adding Character And Dimension To Your Garden
By Frank | April 17, 2008
Pergolas add to any garden, lending character and dimension to just about any landscape. Pergolas make a wonderful addition and are very simple to organize and lay out. There are a number of pergola design ideas available to fit just about any one’s taste.
Similar to a trellised gazebo, pergolas are usually freestanding structures that connect various decorating themes throughout a landscape. Most pergola designs come with some sort of overhand or enclosure which can be used with a walkway or gazebo as well as a focus point against a mixed landscape.
Anyone who is interested in building off a terraced landscape or want to create a series of shaded areas in their yard will love the designs that can be created. Fundamental to pergola designs are the types of materials used. Many services and companies offer pre-built and material designs. There are also many online resources available and your public library will provide types of pergola based on your landscape.
The traditional choice is wood when building a pergola. Easy to shape and weather resistant materials are now available and offer a lower cost option to the traditional stone or iron construction. You can pain the wood in complementary colors that will enhance your landscape and create a seamless transition from one design concept to another. Contrasting darker tones similar to that of iron or stone will afford a pergola a classic look.
Many plants and topiary arrangements are available designed for pergolas. This is due to the popularity and attractiveness of pergolas. Style, color and pattern of accompanying plant life are a natural, fun decision that allows pergolas to blend into individual yards. Flowering plants add color against darker pergolas. In contrast, precision topiary designs and simple yet elegant plant shapes add more to modern styles of pergola.
Pergolas perform an important function in landscape decorating and are flexible enough to fit any design. If you keep in mind your overall concept from classical to modern, building ideas and research will come along naturally. Do your homework prior to purchase and ask questions of the various companies who provide materials so that you can get the best colors, plants and materials to build a unified sense of color and pattern. The design details will make for more enjoyment at the conclusion of landscape creation. All you need to do after that is install and enjoy the beauty added by execution of your pergola design ideas.
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