| A good way to start the morning is to have a nice | | | | strength, stability and longevity. |
| walk appreciating the wonders of nature around us. | | | | Cedar |
| Do you ever imagine having your own little paradise | | | | Buyers of cedar bridges may be attracted to the |
| just right outside your backyard? Smelling rows of | | | | timeless natural beauty of this light-colored wood. It |
| fresh flowers and enjoy seeing colorful fishes in your | | | | is very good for any outdoor furnishing because it |
| very own pond or lagoon. Maybe all of us want to | | | | resists mold, decay and mildew and repels insects. |
| have a getaway to shun off the noise of the buzzing | | | | The two popular types of cedar are the western red |
| city life. Consider a garden bridge to accentuate your | | | | and white cedar. Though both have similar qualities, |
| sanctuary and create a focal point to your blooming | | | | the western red celar may last long than the white |
| garden. Garden bridges are gaining popularity among | | | | ones due to lower levels of natural acid which |
| gardens. Bridges are often placed over a small | | | | preserve the cedar. Cedar wood ages well because it |
| stream, pond or even over rough terrain. It is the | | | | does not have the tendency to splinter. |
| perfect touch for an exquisitely made landscape | | | | Pinehis type of wood is prone to rot if not |
| whatever the setting may be. | | | | pressure-treated. Before building the bridge, make |
| 1. Personalize Your Garden | | | | sure that the wood is painted or stained and sealed |
| Garden bridges bring out your creative self. These | | | | to extend their life line. Its attractive natural color |
| accents give a more personalized touch in your | | | | responds well to staining. |
| garden revealing your true character and personality. | | | | Redwood |
| It also reflects your own personal taste and style, | | | | Having a durable redwood garden bridge makes for |
| thus, your garden has too its own character. All the | | | | additional style and elegance in your backyard. |
| choices and decisions you made in styling your | | | | Redwood stands well against the elements and resist |
| garden, even the visual impression are yours. Having | | | | rotting. Lack of maintenance and prolonged exposure |
| a garden bridge in a backyard is an influence of the | | | | stole the vibrancy of its color. But this can be easily |
| Far East. Serene locations are often used for | | | | restored by using a colored sealer. |
| rejuvenation and meditation. Therefore, a good way | | | | 3. Starting With Your Garden Bridge |
| to stay connected in the privacy of your home while | | | | - Online sites of Garden Bridges provide you with the |
| rejuvenating and meditating is to create your own | | | | best choices, great deals and valuable information to |
| quiet place in your backyard. Garden bridges give | | | | help you started. |
| serenity to the entire garden. It evokes peaceful | | | | - Different series and style are available for you to |
| feelings and clear dispositions. | | | | choose from. Make sure you have already an idea on |
| 2. Bridge Selections | | | | paper like a drawing of your dream bridge. |
| Garden bridges are made of either wood or steel - | | | | - You can base and compare the style available from |
| wood is most popular because it gives an elegant and | | | | the look you want like: |
| traditional style. There are three popularly chosen | | | | 4. Villa Style |
| woods used for building these bridges: cedar, pine | | | | - Rustic, country look |
| and redwood. They are unique in their features and | | | | - Colonial, medieval design |
| has a particular desirable characteristics. Galvanized | | | | - Pathway Bridge looks like a pedestrian bridge more |
| steel garden bridges are also fast gaining popularity | | | | in tune to Japanese style garden bridges used for |
| because of the high quality materials used for | | | | zen meditation. |