| Pergolas are open designed gazebos intended | | | | In the pots a combination on climbing plants |
| for garden areas; the pergola can be a free | | | | and small trees will accentuate the height of |
| standing feature like a gazebo or are | | | | the pergola garden design. There are several |
| attached to the home like a deck. The open | | | | flowering climbing plants such as honeysuckle |
| work ceiling of the area still provides shade | | | | and morning glory do well and smell very |
| while opening up the area to the sky; this | | | | nice. Fruit bearing trees are also a nice |
| can make small spaces seem larger. | | | | choice for a potted pergola garden as dwarf |
| | | | versions of many trees so well in pots and |
| Pergola garden designs all begin with the | | | | they will actually bear fruit. |
| pergola itself. A pergola is a simple | | | | |
| structure that only takes boards, a little | | | | Many types of roses will also climb the |
| cement, and wood screws or nails to build. | | | | structure of a pergola, allowing the pergola |
| There are several supporting columns which | | | | garden design to be covered in the fragrant |
| are planted in the ground using cement for | | | | beauty of the roses. The inside of the area |
| stability and an open design ceiling that is | | | | could continue the theme by having potted |
| either beams or a loose cross hatching | | | | rose bushes which have been encouraged to |
| design. | | | | grow in interesting designs like a shrub. |
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| Staining is usually the most pressing | | | | The Accessories |
| maintenance required the pergola portion of | | | | |
| the pergola garden design. To make a terrific | | | | A pergola garden design should include |
| comfortable pergola garden design choosing | | | | accessories which enhance the enjoyment of |
| the plants, the motif, and the accessories | | | | the space. Props, water features, night time |
| will bring the space together. | | | | lighting, and furniture can make a simple |
| | | | garden a place where the entire family or |
| The Plants | | | | groups of friends will enjoy spending time. |
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| Because the areas are often floored with | | | | In very hot climates, a pergola garden design |
| tiles, concrete, or gravel potted plants are | | | | could include water misters which would water |
| often pergola garden design style of choice. | | | | the plants and provide cooling spray at |
| Potted plant gardens are easy to begin and to | | | | preset intervals, making the space enjoyable |
| maintain, as an added bonus they can be | | | | all summer long. Gliding benches and porch |
| easier to control than a traditional garden, | | | | swings can also be nice accompaniments on a |
| plants have a harder time spreading and weeds | | | | pergola, provide a comfortable place to sit |
| are easier to catch. | | | | and think, while relaxing in the tranquil |
| | | | environment of the pergola garden. |