| There are many types of garden arbors that have | | | | when exposed to the elements. As well, some |
| unique features for entryways, benches, gates, | | | | metals such as iron and coated steel have a |
| swings, or centerpieces in a garden; the choices are | | | | tendency to rust if exposed to a lot of rain or |
| unlimited. They are perfect for enhancing a favorite | | | | dampness. |
| climbing plant or accenting a special resting area. | | | | Vinyl: |
| When selecting an arbor to enrich a garden design, | | | | Vinyl arbors are becoming more popular due to the |
| several types of arbors are available. Depending on | | | | low maintenance. Vinyl does not loose their color, |
| personal preference, one can choose a traditional | | | | appearance, and never needs painting or weather |
| wooden arbor for the sweet aroma of jasmine or | | | | proofing. They come in many colors but the most |
| Italian Pergola style for producing grapes. | | | | popular is white. |
| Wood: | | | | Today garden arbors can be easily purchased, bought |
| Wood arbors add a natural ambiance to any garden | | | | as a kit to assemble, or built from scratch at a |
| and can be painted or stained if another appearance | | | | reasonable price. The Internet offers many kits and |
| is desired. Wood such as cedar or redwood is | | | | arbor construction plans. Using a kit requires little |
| recommended for its resistance to rot and insects. | | | | experience and basic tools such as a saw, clamps, |
| Yet most wooded can be treated with a sealer, | | | | drill, router, and common tools like a hammer and |
| stained, or coated with acrylic paint for added | | | | screwdriver. Other materials that may be needed are |
| protection from the environment. | | | | galvanized finish nails, weatherproof deck screws, |
| Metal: | | | | galvanized wood screws, waterproof wood glue, |
| Metal arbors are known for their strength and | | | | wood putty, primer and/or sealer, and paint or |
| resilience, ideal for heavy climbing plants. There are a | | | | varnish. |
| wide variety of metals that one can use for an arbor | | | | Whether you purchase a garden arbor, build one |
| such as iron, steel, copper, aluminum, and bronze. | | | | from scratch with a design well planned, or buy a kit |
| Metal arbors are a great investment and can last a | | | | for quick assembly; garden arbors will add a delightful |
| long time. Copper is very durable yet can turn green | | | | feature to outdoor living for years to come. |