| There was a time when garden gazebos were only | | | | birdbath? Before choosing your spot be sure and |
| available to those who could afford to spend an | | | | keep in mind the seasonal advantages and drawbacks |
| extravagant amount of money. Gazebos have not | | | | for the area you have chosen. Do you have high |
| only become affordable, the styles are varied and | | | | winds in the summer, or heavy amounts of snow in |
| widely available. No matter what size area you have | | | | winter? What type of landscaping will you choose ? |
| to devote to your gazebo building project, you can | | | | Will you use plants, vines, shrubs or trees to accent |
| find the perfect size and style gazebo that will fit | | | | the area? All of these things need to be considered |
| your personal landscape needs. | | | | before choosing your gazebo. |
| Before selecting the garden gazebo that is right for | | | | Gazebos can be constructed from many types of |
| you, there are a few things you must consider | | | | natural cedars and pines and there are many styles |
| carefully. What is the main purpose of your gazebo? | | | | available using vinyl or other synthetic materials. The |
| Will you be using it for a sheltered hot tub or spa | | | | styles are varied and no matter if you choose an old |
| area? Garden gazebos can make a lavish centerpiece | | | | fashioned Victorian style, a gazebo with Greek or |
| for a specialty garden, an outdoor cooking or grilling | | | | Asian influence or a simple rustic country style, be |
| area or just a quiet place to sit with a cup of coffee | | | | sure and consider the unlimited availability of |
| and watch birds, or simply relax and view your | | | | accessories for your gazebo. You get to pick and |
| garden. For centuries, gazebos have been used as | | | | choose what type of space to create, choosing your |
| viewing shelters, teahouses, pavilions, pagodas, | | | | favorite roof design, decks, specialized lighting, stairs, |
| summerhouses or kiosks. | | | | railing, doors or gates, built in or freestanding |
| You can decide what the design of your garden | | | | furniture, outdoor cooking appliances, arbors, trellises, |
| gazebo will be like. If you enjoy cooking outside and | | | | ponds, wishing wells, footbridges, wooden arbors, |
| do a lot of outdoor entertaining, you may want to | | | | even personalized stone pathways. |
| install a personalized fire pit or brick barbecue. If you | | | | Because of the popularity of gazebos, you are now |
| decide to place your garden gazebo near your pool | | | | able to personalize and design your garden gazebo in |
| area, why not consider special lighting, an | | | | any way you desire. Whether buying a garden |
| entertainment center or privacy screening, adding | | | | gazebo do-it-yourself kit or having your gazebo |
| doors or windows and turning your gazebo into a | | | | constructed by a professional, be sure and use your |
| guest changing area or pool house. | | | | imagination when planning your personal garden |
| Once you choose the site of your gazebo the fun | | | | gazebo get-a-way. Also keep in mind if you have |
| begins. Will you add electricity and plumbing? How | | | | enough space in your garden area, why limit yourself |
| about ornamental fountains or adding a fish pond or | | | | to just one? |