Every archway is unique and brings charm to the garden.
An archway is part of the bones of a garden, a permanent structure that has a substantial presence.
It often has a practical function as well as being a decorative feature.
An archway can serve as an en-trance to a different portion of the garden, separating a vegetable plot from the more formal part of the garden, for example.
The arch also acts as an architectural focal point in the garden.
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It can also be used as a screen at the side of the house to obscure the view into the back yard while serving as the entry point into the side garden.
In a flower or shrub border, an archway can serve as a focal point and add a vertical element to the design with a perennial vine often covering the archway.
Some people place it near the main entrance to the yard from the street.
Create a sense of mystery by having what is on the other side of the arch hidden by the arch itself or by the vines that are covering it.
Archways look their best when they are draped with vines, such as clematis, grape, and Virginia creeper, but be sure that the archway is built sturdily enough to support the considerable weight of the plants.
The arbour could be nestled into a tall trimmed lilac hedge surrounding the property.
The material used to make an archway will depend on the style of the garden. It should be compatible with the rest of the garden.
An archway should also maintain the style and theme of the garden. A rustic willow archway would be out of place in a modern suburban landscape but would suit an informal rural garden.
Some archways are purely architectural and meant to stand on their own.
A bright red bamboo archway is part of a formal Japanese garden with a dry riverbed passing beneath it. It is appreciated for its form and beauty and should not be covered in vines.
Expensive materials need not be used. Interesting archways can be created using willow, barn wood, stained wood and brown lattice or wood painted white paired with white vinyl lattice.
The archway and bench can act as a focal point and make the garden more inviting, allowing visitors to linger longer.
Garden supply catalogues and garden centres display decorative arches made from metal.
Most rural areas have metalworking shops where wrought iron archways, fences and gates can be ordered.
These creations are pricey but are stunning when they are installed.
Wrought iron gate and archways were installed mainly to keep deer out.
They are meant to be unobtrusive and not detract from the view of the path leading into the garden.
Even archways that are decorative must have a purpose. An archway that simply sits within the landscape and does not appear to offer reason for people to walk through it may look odd.
Have some kind of pathway, even stepping stones set into the grass to lead you through the arch.
Build the archway wide and high enough to accommodate the vines and keep them well trimmed or tied to allow visitors through.
