A pergola draped with flowering plants will enhance any garden and not only is it attractive, it can be placed to give seclusion to a favourite spot or cut off an unwanted view. When pergolas and fences are carefully planned they make a garden a more beautiful and intimate place. There is no strict definition of what a pergola is and the variety of designs are endless. At its most basic, the pergola consists simply of a single line of upright posts which are linked at their tops by thinner horizontal sections. Various patterns can be created by adding more poles between the uprights, or by combining conventional trellis work, so that even this simple structure is capable of great variation.
By bridging two parallel lines of uprights a simple arch is created which can be built over a path to provide an attractive covered walk. Really, the only limitations on pergola design are provided by your imagination. As the designs become more complex, the finished structures should perhaps be more properly called arbors, but tire construction techniques arid materials remain the same. The well designed pergola is an attractive feature in itself, but it is seen at its best when clothed in climbing or trailing plants. Because it will be a prominent feature of the garden a lot of thought should go into its location. A simple design can be set in the middle of a lawn to provide a feature of interest.
Pergolas are assembled in situ and the construction is easy if alt joints have been cut correctly. Care should be taken when spacing all sections to ensure a uniform pattern. If you are looking for a London Carpentry Company for your fencing, pergolas or garden features, contact us.
Rustic fences
The overall appearance of your garden owes a lot to the type of fencing which surrounds it. Not only are fences decorative, there are styles which lend seclusion to a garden, or provide protection from wind and rain. Before choosing a fence, look at your own garden and decide whether it is too exposed or too enclosed and cramped looking. Then choose a design of fence which not only looks good but which is suited to your particular garden. A rustic fence which retains the natural look yet provides seclusion and weather protection is the best.
