subject: Pergola – Choose the Right Design for your Deck or Garden [print this page] Pergola Choose the Right Design for your Deck or Garden
To add much needed shade without inhibiting your view of the sky, pergolas can be a fantastic addition to your home. Along with the beauty, pergolas also provide an outstanding support structure for climbing plants, and if paired with a flowering vine, it can turn into a truly beautiful structure. Pergola and decks can create various unique structures because they can vary in size and shape in relation to the deck. This article explains a number of popular pergola deck building designs and the ways you can choose one that is perfect for your deck or garden.
Arbors and pergolas can be designed in many ways, depending on your preferences and needs of your garden or home. Suppose you want to cover the top of a large pergola, the best way is to grow wisteria or grape vines, since they have a tendency to grow horizontally and spread in large areas. Although, it is important to keep in mind that fruit vines may also attract bees and other insects. So, if you want to avoid pests you shouldn't choose pergola deck design incorporating flowers of fruits.
Smaller pergolas and arbors are commonly used for making an entry or exit from one place to another and they also add to the beauty of a home. Suppose you want to mark the entry into a backyard or side yard, the best way is to use an arbor with a gate along the fence. Such structures are usually designed with latticed sides that make it easy for climbing vines and other plants to grow up the structure.
Another unique and beautiful pergola design that you may choose for a deck is one that integrates a seat or bench along the pergola's edge. Any pergola that has sides can be used to support a bench. Just add several flat pieces of wood to form a seat and you will instantly find a comfy corner for reading or relaxing on your deck. You may also want to add hinges to the bench's top to create convenient deck storage.
These are just some of the ways you can choose to create the perfect pergola for a deck addition. Create a beautiful place to sit down and relax by adding a unique and interesting pergola to your deck and enjoy it for many years to come!
