Pergolas: Transform Your Garden into a Hanging Garden
A pergola is a unique garden element which can range from a shaded walkway to a lattice overhang sitting area. The word “Pergola” is of Latin origin to describe an extending eave, roof, or arbor. During Medieval times, they were gorgeous budding tunnels of branch bound arches and vine-like walls. Elements were added over time—stone pillars, lattice roofs, adorned cross beams, or polished wood columns. We now have intricate and extensive choices of pergolas at our disposal. But the base, organic purpose of the pergola has stayed intact. People today use pergolas as features for their patio furniture area or as garden extensions—winding plants from honeysuckle to grape vines around and through their pergola structures. If you are considering a pergola structure for your garden or patio area, here are some great flowers which will help you start on your hanging garden:
- Honeysuckle-Simple to grow and extremely hardy, these are optimal flowers especially if you are new to gardening. Best of all, they have a delicious fragrance which is irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. A wonderful way to attract all kinds of natural beauties.
- Clematis-A royal climber and perfect for scaling your pergola. However, they need at least six hours of sunlight, so be sure to put them in a sunny spot. This flower has varied bloom times, so you can be sure to enjoy them for long stretches of time.
- Climbing Rose-Adept at climbing all kinds of structures from pillars to fences. They have larger flowers, like garden roses, and have the ability to repeat bloom. Graceful and beautiful, this flower gives you a range of colors to work with.
A pergola is your next step to making your garden into an Eden. Consider also an outdoor fountain, pond, or water structure to complement your hanging garden, or set up a stylish deep seating area for you and your family to enjoy nature first hand. A wonderful, creative way to enhance your garden!
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