Pergola Ideas - How to include One in Your garden design

Do you like the idea of having a pergola? The right pergola, in the right place, is a remarkable structure that can improve your garden in no time at all. And it will repaymen you handsomely for many years to come. With this in mind, let's look at why you might include one in your garden.

There are some things to consider, in order to get it right. These are -

Type
Style
Placement

These are leading factors in manufacture your pergola sit favorably in the wide design. An inappropriate type, style or position can jar the eye, upsetting the normal feel of the garden design. Therefore, before going ahead, a minuscule right planning is required to make sure your pergola has a clearly defined purpose.

Having said that, there may be more than one infer for construction a pergola. Take a look at the six main purposes and see if your ideas fit in any of the categories -

1. Creating a journey through the garden.

It is of course leading to create an element of surprise in a garden, leading the eye from one feature to another, whether that feature is an additional one structure, a plant, border, sculpture or pond. It gives the feeling of the garden being an tantalizing place to be, with something new to perceive just nearby the corner. A pergola is an excellent way to divide a garden in to sections, and can be used with trellising to great effect. This type of pergola is often called a walkway, because we walk under it rather than sitting under it.

2. Adding height and interest.

Height is desirable, too. A flat garden is restricted in the interest it gives, although height can be achieved through right placement of trees and plants. A pergola, however, gives a permanent, solid anchor nearby which to base other originate features such as patios, paths, water features and planting. And, of course, the use of climbing plants can be a huge bonus, adding both attractiveness and fragrance. Pergolas are inviting. We are drawn to them, whether it is to walk through them or relax under their canopy on a warm summer's day.

3. Providing a shady or sunny spot.

Often pergolas are used as a shady retreat, especially for 'al fresco' dining. Think about whether you would need sun or shade. It might be that you would use it to sit in the warm evening sunshine, or for sunbathing. The position of the sun would need to be thought about thought about to make sure the pergola caught the sun at a good time of day, for you. If you would like the best of both worlds, there are pergola shades on the shop that can shield you from the sun when needed.

4. Socializing

Pergolas are great for this, and can have dining furniture and barbecues added. Or, for a more informal feel, use comfortable garden furniture and soft furnishings such as outdoor beanbags, hammocks, hanging chairs and cushions. For the greatest accessory, with a specific 'wow!' factor, you could always try a hot tub! And for evening use, there are always patio heaters and chimneys, candles and lights, to keep you feeling warm and cozy. The pergola is regularly positioned near to the house, but it could just as of course be in a corner pergola at the end of the garden. Just think cozy and welcoming.

5. Romance

This can be achieved in some ways and doesn't necessarily involve more than one person! A walkway pergola or a swinging arbour might be just the job, with fullness of fragrant and gorgeous plants to give your garden a wonderfully romantic feel. For a more intimate romantic setting, look at the ideas in the socializing section, applying them a minuscule differently: for instance, calming colours, stronger smelling climbing plants or even incense, soft and luxurious furnishings, warmth and subdued lighting - all to improve the senses.

6. As an extension to the house.

This is what is known as a lean-to pergola, and can be in the form of a porch, carport, log store, patio pergola or any sort of walkway found next to a construction or wall. The wall serves to maintain the structure on one of its sides. The patio pergola can, indeed, enlarge the indoor space by drawing population out into the garden, and the upright posts are ideal for supporting remarkable climbing plants.

These ideas are in general concerned with the type and position of your pergola. For the style aspect, this is of course down to personal preference. Styles might comprise bungalow garden, contemporary and sleek, rustic or oriental. Then, of course, there are the different materials - rough sawn wood, planned wood, rustic poles, bamboo, wrought iron, aluminum, brick pillars, vinyl, and those using a blend of materials.

Whichever pergola you choose, make sure it fits in with the look and feel of your overall design. Have fun creating a truly wonderful, relaxing and tantalizing space.