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Landscaping With Arbors, Garden Gates and Fences

Arbors, garden gates and fences do the talking for you. A lattice arbor may send the message that you are open and inviting, willing to share a view of your deck or patio. A solid, wood gate may suggest that you are private and value security. A colorful picket fence may indicate that you are [...]

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Flower Gardening With Arbors

It may sound like something you would see in a movie about an enchanted forest or a beautiful castle, but there is nothing like having arbors in your own flower garden. Whether you already have a garden or are planning out the landscaping for one, you must incorporate an arbor and some climbing flowers.

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Care for Your Arbor During the Winter

Light and airy arbors are a delight during the spring and summer months when they are covered with vines and bright flowers. However, when the snow and ice hits during the winter, it’s important to take care of your arbors. That lightweight wood or metal that gives them such an ethereal presence during the summer could become a liability when covered with heavy ice.

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Add Year Round Beauty To Your Landscape With Arbors

An ideal way to welcome guests is to place an arbor at the beginning of the walkway leading to your door. Arbors also add beauty and character to a garden space. They can be an attractive part of your garden or front lawn throughout the year.

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Tips for Building Your Own Arbor

An arbor is an overhead structure which covers some sunlight, while still allowing light in, and creates a beautiful and appealing look for gardens, decks or even al fresco dining areas.

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Garden Artistry Using Distinctive Arbors

When you browse through photos of outdoor weddings or English gardens, the images probably include beautiful arbors. These tall, graceful structures can transform your outdoor space into an aesthetic masterpiece.

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Versatile and Beautiful Arbors

Arbors create shady, open-air spots in the garden. They can serve as a shaded cover for outdoor rooms, can provide shelter for a bench, and can be shaped into arches for a garden gate. Aside from their versatile functionality, arbors lend an architectural element to gardens, adding interest and charm.

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Arbors Define Outdoor Spaces

If your outdoor space is an extension of your indoor living space, consider building an arbor. Arbors, also known as pergolas, are outdoor wooden structures that have posts supporting a frame, across which stringers span to create a ceiling of sorts, open to the sky.

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The Charm of Arbors

Just as with interior design, architectural elements in a garden add interest to the overall design, creating a focal point to draw the eye. Arbors are one of the most effective, easiest and least costly ways for homeowners to give their gardens character.

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Arbors: Beautiful and Elegant

An arbor can be a beautiful and elegant addition to any garden, courtyard, or even backyard. Originating in the Victorian era, arbors are designed so that plants such as roses, honeysuckle, or other climbing flowers will cover the arbor creating a majestic feel.

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