Garden Pergolas are an open-air feature of the garden that has beams and pillars. It is very popular not just because of its architectural design but also for its practical uses in the garden such as outdoor living. It adds elegance to your garden. Garden pergolas can be an area for outdoor relaxation and other entertainment activities. It provides a cozy and snug place during daytime, because it can shield you from the sun while giving you a breath of fresh air. There are many things that you can do under your garden pergola. You can have your barbeque grill under it, or you can put a swing for relaxation. You can even put a bench or garden tables and chairs to entertain guests and visitors. The pillars of the garden pergolas can be used to hold vines and other climbing plants to provide more shade during the daytime or summer. You can put ornaments and flowers to add beauty to your garden pergola.
Pergolas are available in different types of styles. It can be made of wood, plastic/vinyl or aluminum, with each having their own advantages and disadvantages. Vinyl pergolas are mostly weatherproof and low maintenance. They do not need treatment, and they do not fade, rot, and break over time. Wooden pergolas have a more natural look. You can also choose what type of wood that you want, such as mahogany, pine, or cedar. you can even paint it to personalize the color that you need. Aluminum pergolas, on the other hand, can preserve its metallic look to make your garden look more modern. Aluminum and vinyl pergolas can be hot when exposed to sun while wooden pergolas stay cool even under sunlight. Wood pergolas have the highest maintenance among the 3 because it rots over time and needs treatment from time to time. If needed, it may also requires repainting.