One of the elements of garden sculpture is the garden arch. Garden arches have always been considered the best decoration for the garden on the plot. Decorative arches add a more colorful and colorful look to the garden, they introduce romantic intonations. Quite often, arches are installed on the entire length of the alley. This makes it possible to let climbing garden plants through them, which add to the construction of elegance and grace. In the interior of the arch, a cast bench or marble statue will look admirable. Also, the arch can only be decorated with the beginning of the alley in the garden. It is not recommended to install it in the middle of the alley. Such an arrangement can not be called rational - it will not have a special effect on landscape design, it will not be visible.
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Garden arches - decoration of any landscape solution
Literate home construction, even at the stage of the project provides and architectural design of the infield. Most owners of private plots are trying to maximize their development, give the territory a unique and create comfortable conditions for recreation. In addition to the standard buildings on the site (house, outbuildings, bathhouse, etc.), a garden is often planted.
It is he who creates a picturesque and spectacular landscape, touching the eyes of both family members and guests. Here, and there is a desire to decorate the garden and make it unforgettable. In addition to decorative sculptures, pavilions, various flower beds and artificial reservoirs, owners often construct garden arches. In most cases, arches are planted with curly bright-flowering plants, which, during growth, entwine the structure and make it original.
Types of arches
Garden arches and pergolas are divided into the following types (the classification is derived from the material for manufacturing):
- stone
- metal
- plastic
- wooden
- mixed.
The supports used for climbing plants are of different shapes:
- pergola - represents the same connected elements forming a three-dimensional arch;
- arch - a design of curvilinear elements, which is a vault;
- trellis - represents a certain number of grids connected to each other;
- trellis - a design representing a continuous grid, mainly used to support plants.
The location of the above structures on the site has the following function:
- the design located apart - creates a complete vertical composition, bearing the role of a special accent;
- a certain number of arches, located along the alley (arcade) - creates a unique corridor of flowering climbing plants;
- wall, mounted from the trellis - creates a kind of partition, which covers the economic part of the territory;
- the design is mounted in the form of a gazebo - it is an ideal place to relax.
Several options for the most spectacular installation in the area of the flower arch:
- directly in front of the entrance to the site, seemingly inviting to enter;
- an unusual entrance to the garden;
- pergola (jointed several arches horizontally) it is possible to single out a whole garden alley, leading for example to a lake or a zone intended for rest.
In cases where the area of the infield is not as great as you would like, you can resort to the help of trellises made of wood and designed in the form of a grate.
You can install it at the wall of the house or any other room. Curly flowering plants on it can be placed relying on their own taste.
If desired, you can connect several trellises together - it will turn into a trellis. Such a design is located around the bench, on a hot summer day it will provide a shade and pleasant coolness, will create an ideal place for spending time with kids.
Climbing garden plants
In order for the arch to have a unique appearance, perennial climbing plants are planted around it. You can stop the selection by:
- schizandra Chinese,
- a curling rose,
- clematis,
- almost all varieties of grapes.
You can plant and annual plants, they also give a unique look, for example: sweet peas, ivy, hops, curling nasturtium and others.
As a decor for arches, you can use curly brightly flowering plants, plants that have a special abundance of foliage, plants that delight the eye with decorative fruits. The length of such plants can reach up to 3 meters. Using arches or pergolas as a supporting foundation, you can create curious compositions from them in the garden.
Specialists strongly recommend: plant only those plants that tolerate the climatic conditions of the area. For example, a winding rose does not tolerate low temperatures, so it will be necessary to cover it for the winter. Proceeding from the same reason, it makes sense to more scrupulously approach the choice of building material for garden design. Garden metal arches or pergolas, in winter, can cause irreparable damage to plant stems. Next to the metal construction it is better to plant trees.
Garden arch with own hands
For a specialist in this matter, mounting the garden arch will not take much time and effort. But do not despair and beginners, having familiarized themselves with detailed recommendations and they will be able to build the design with their own hands.
For the construction of ordinary pergolas from wood, you will need:
- 4 or 6 pieces of poles made of wood with a cross-section of 75 X 75 or 100 X 100, about 2 meters in height - they will be installed in a vertical position and serve as a support for the structure;
- beams, which are attached to the side supports laterally;
- crossbeams, which are attached to the beams (for the role of cross-beams, edging boards of 20 X 200 are quite suitable.
Before you put the poles you need to dig holes, about 1 meter deep. Depth can fluctuate, because it directly depends on the characteristics of the soil in a given locality. To impart greater strength and strength, the part to be digested is treated with bitumen and wrapped in roofing material or roofing, then concreted. After the column is put in the desired hole, its verticality is checked by the building level.
In the intervals between the established poles stretch twine or fishing line, nails rails - this in turn contributes to the creation of the shape of the structure.
All parts of the structure are made of wood, so antiseptic treatment is mandatory. It will help to avoid the destruction of wood and increase the operational period.
As a decoration, pergolas can be varied by making wood carvings. If desired, you can paint the structure in the desired color, but using the paint for outdoor use only.
Garden metal arches
The easiest way to create a base for the arch is to bend the metal wire in the shape of an arc and fasten it between the support posts.
Such an uncomplicated version of the arch, in the future, will help to equip a beautiful garden path. To create more complex versions of the base of the arch, you will need stone, wood, brick, plastic. Often, preference is given to metal products, because the life of such products is long enough.
Unfortunately, in metal constructions there is one significant disadvantage - corrosion. To combat it, regular maintenance and systematic painting will be necessary.
Arches wooden garden
When planning the construction of an arch of wood, it must be remembered that unlike metal, it is more susceptible to deformation from the influence of weather conditions. Therefore, when choosing a material, it is necessary to choose the hardest types of wood (larch, cedar).
Before the start of the installation work, any wooden structure should be covered with a layer of antiseptic, and then with a layer of paint. The applied layer of paint will reliably protect the wooden surface from the influence of precipitation. The main drawback of the design of wood, it is considered its not a long service life and not a high degree of stability in relation to brick and metal. But on the other hand, considering the price-quality relationship, the first place is occupied by a wooden arch.
The construction of the arch of wood is more profitable than the construction of other materials. Knowing the pros and cons of the building material, the conclusion suggests: the construction on the backyard of a wooden arch will be the cheapest and easy.
Garden plastic arches
To date, in specialized stores there is a wide selection of arches made of plastic. The variety of shapes and colors, low cost, will please even the most demanding buyer.
But experts advise to focus their attention on the fact that the stability of these structures is unacceptably low. Therefore, before buying such a design it is worthwhile to think carefully - is it worth it?
Arch with own hands from trees
To create an arch from living trees it will take time, patience, certain skills and a great desire to surprise your loved ones with an exceptionally beautiful sight. Basically, a place for such an element of decor is chosen next to the alley or the garden path. To design such a living arch, the following types of trees are suitable: rowan, linden, oak, birch. It is from them that the most amazing compositions will be produced.
The main point in this kind of work is flexible branches, which can be bent and cut to give the composition the desired shape. Also, to create a living arch, you can use thuja, juniper and lilac, which in the spring will delight the smell with a magnificent scent, and the eye - with bright inflorescences. Creating arches from living trees and bushes you need to prepare yourself for the fact that they will need mandatory care consisting in a systematic haircut.
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