There are many ways to decorate your suburban areas. Someone prefers to plant plots with flower beds with perennials, someone likes garden figurines and figurines, while others spare no time and money to create landscape design. But there is a decoration that everyone will like. This decoration is a garden arch, which gives any area a corner of romance and some sophistication.
As a rule, for arches use climbing plants with dense greenery.
For some, flower arches are associated with a solemn ceremony, but this does not mean that this design cannot be present in summer cottages or garden plots. A garden arch, curled with lush greenery or flowers, can be used not only as a decoration of the territory, but as a way of some kind of zoning of the site. For example, a garden arch can be a kind of entrance if you use it to highlight some area of the garden. If you install a garden arch in front of the entrance to garden plot, it will turn into a decorative gate.
Also, some landscape designers often use an arch for climbing perennials when creating a separate relaxation area. You can install a bench or a small table inside the structure. Sometimes garden arches, entwined with charming flowers, are installed along the path or garden path, thanks to which the path turns into a beautiful flower tunnel.
Modern arches are made from a variety of materials, the most common being wood, plastic and metal. Metal structures look very beautiful if forged elements are used to create them. Also, garden arches made of wood fit well into various landscape styles, becoming a coordinated addition to natural beauties.
Plastic arches are very popular due to the ease of construction. Arches can be made of brick, stone or even concrete.
Metal garden arches
When choosing a garden arch, remember that the material from which it will be made will depend on its appearance and reliability. For example, metal garden arches are the most reliable, because they are not afraid of precipitation and temperature changes. But in winter metal structure may damage some types of perennial flowering plants.
Wooden garden arches
The tree does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, but is also vulnerable to pests. You need to install a wooden arch only in moderate climate zone. It is best to choose structures made of solid wood - larch, cedar, oak. Before planting a wooden arch with climbing plants, it must be treated with antiseptic agents.
Plastic garden arches
Garden arches made of plastic also do not tolerate climatic conditions with high precipitation and sudden temperature fluctuations. But plastic structures are made in a prefabricated version, therefore, in winter, the garden arch can be removed into the room, and the plants can be covered with a canopy.
Plant garden arches don't have to be a stereotypical form. Currently on sale you can find garden arches with rectangular ceilings or gable roof. If you dream of decorating your garden original decor, you will surely like pergola arches or round arches created from standard arches.
Choosing plants for a garden arch
To design a garden arch, you can use absolutely any climbing plants. It all depends on the desired result. If you want your arch to "bloom" quickly, plant annual climbing plants. Bindweed, beans, nasturtium, kobeya, "mad cucumber" perfectly cope with this task. If you dream that the garden arch will please you for several seasons, choose such perennials like honeysuckle, wild grapes, clematis and charming roses.
Making a garden arch
There is nothing complicated in the design of a garden arch. After installing the garden arch, two plants that belong to the same species are fixed to the arch frame on the sides. As they grow, you will need to bend their tops so that they form an arch that will repeat the shape of the garden arch. In this case, the main thing is not to miss the moment. If the top is bent too early, its side branches will grow upwards to become the center shoot. If you bend too late, hardened branches will not be able to wrap around the arch.
But some plants almost do not need such a "direction". To decorate a garden arch with grapes or ivy, it is enough to plant plants at the edge of the garden arch, and the plant will wrap around this structure on its own.
If you want to decorate a flowering arch using clematis or roses, then as the plants grow, they will need to be tied up. Also remember that flowering plants need proper care. For example, roses are recommended to be warmed in winter, and clematis require regular fertilization.
TO undemanding plants for the design of a garden arch, morning glory, kobe and honeysuckle can be attributed. They will decorate the garden arch with bright flowers and fill your garden with a pleasant aroma.
You can decorate garden arches in different ways. Of course, the arch looks attractive if it is entwined with dense vegetation and flowers; you can also decorate only the arch arch and side parts.
An arch of curly flowers is a bright decoration for any garden. To decorate the arch, you can choose your favorite plants, turning your site into a prototype of the gardens of Eden.
Almost every owner land plot I want to equip it, make the territory beautiful, pleasant for work and leisure.
In addition to a residential building, a bathhouse, outbuildings, I want to ennoble the site, plant a garden or vegetable garden, or maybe both, so that a beautiful and interesting landscape will please all family members and surprise guests.
How can you decorate the area? Various garden arches for plants have a special decorative effect.
Types of garden arches and pergolas
These structures can be classified according to the material from which they are made:
- wooden;
- metal;
- plastic;
- stone;
- mixed.
The shape of the support for climbing plants can be made in the form of:
- arches (curvilinear vaulted structure);
- pergolas (volumetric arch of interconnected repeating elements);
- trellis (lattice structure supporting plants);
- trellis (several gratings connected together);
- complex shape.
Location on site:
- free-standing structure - compositional vertical accent;
- a group of arches - a kind of flower corridor;
- a trellis wall covering the utility part of the garden;
- structures in the form of gazebos designed for relaxation.
Where to install an arch for flowers in the country?
Probably, you have already built a house and arranged outbuildings, planned a plot, divided it into zones. Where can you install a flower arch to decorate your backyard?
First, such a construction can be established in the form entrance group to the site, in front of the gate, inviting to enter the territory.
Or it can become a kind of entrance to the garden, separated from the rest of the territory by a small fence.
Several arches connected by horizontal ties are called a pergola. The pergola can be installed along the garden path leading to the recreation area.
If the territory of the site does not differ in a large area, the installation of arches and pergolas is not possible, and you want to plant climbing plants without fail, then you will come to the rescue simple design- tapestry. A wooden grate does not take up much space, it can also be fixed against the wall of the house.
Several tapestries framing the bench (trellis) will create a pleasant shade on a sunny day - perfect place for privacy with an interesting book. Having completed an additional overlap - we get a cozy gazebo, entwined beautiful plants. You can simply stretch the wire or fix the poles between the walls. Plants will wrap around the walls and close, forming a "green ceiling".
Everyone is familiar with an exceptionally simple design for growing leguminous cults: rods (stakes) installed vertically, connected in the upper part in the form of a hut - a simple trellis. The design can be made of wood or metal from improvised materials.
But manufacturers garden tools do not stand still. Recently, metal portable trellises have appeared on sale, their cost depends on the complexity of the design. You can buy such a design from 250 rubles.
Factory-made metal mesh arches for a garden can be purchased for 400-900 rubles, the cost is more complex design an order of magnitude higher: 1100-4000 rubles.
The cost of a wooden arch also depends on the complexity of the design: simple lattices cost 50-400 rubles, complex ones - from 600 rubles. and higher. Many wooden pergolas are sold complete with a bench, it remains to install it in the garden, plant ornamental plants and after some time enjoy the result.
You can purchase a cheaper design - a plastic collapsible arch. It is usually dismantled for the winter period, so that the plastic does not collapse from temperature changes and frosts.
Plants for the garden arch
For creating beautiful composition planted climbing perennials such as climbing rose, clematis, Schisandra chinensis, various varieties grapes, high-growing honeysuckle bushes, kobeyu, as well as annuals: ivy, hops, sweet peas, codonopsis from the bell family, morning glory, climbing nasturtium.
You can decorate arches beautifully flowering plants and plants with lush greenery and ornamental fruits. Scourge of climbing plants reach 3-4 meters. With the help of arches, pergolas, they are given the desired shape, decorating the garden with beautiful compositions.
Select plants according to your climate. Some types of plants, such as climbing roses, are recommended to be covered for the winter, as they are very sensitive to severe frosts. For the same reason, you need to seriously approach the issue of choosing the material of construction.
A metal pergola can damage the stems of some plants during the frosty period. The tree in this case is preferable.
How to make a garden arch with your own hands?
For a skilled craftsman, it is not difficult to make and install a garden arch or pergola with your own hands. But even a beginner can cope with this task.
To make a simple wooden pergola, we need 4-6 wooden poles(1) with a section of 75x75 or 100x100 mm and a height of 2 - 2.2 m, which will be installed vertically as supports. We attach the transverse side beams (2) to the supports, to which, in turn, the crossbars are attached. As the crossbars, you can use an edged board with a section of 20x200 mm.
To install the poles, it is necessary to dig holes deep 0.5 - 1.2 m (depending on the characteristics of the soil in your area). For the reliability of the structure, it is better to concrete the pillars, having previously processed the buried part of the pillar: coat with bitumen and wrap waterproofing material(roofing material or roofing felt). Do not forget to check the verticality of the supports using the building level.
Additionally, between the posts, you can stretch a fishing line or twine, or fill the slats in the form of a lattice for better growth plants. All elements of the wooden arch must be treated with an antiseptic to avoid damage to the wood.
Any simple form pergolas can be decorated with additional carvings, painted in the desired color with exterior paint, if necessary.
Each of us deserves to live beautifully. And it doesn’t matter what kind of wealth you have, the main thing is desire. Everyone can create a cozy corner in the garden, you just need to have a great desire and a little knowledge in this area for this.
To add elegance to the space surrounding the house, a garden arch will help. Visually, she creates interesting focus eye-catching. An arched structure made of any material elevates a flat area, making the landscape not so dull. Also serves as an ideal base for climbing plants, supporting them, and thus creating a magnificent picture.
The flower arch is a curved structure that performs several functions at the same time. Even in the limited space of the site, the arched design element can give the feeling that you are entering a new and special place every time you pass under its arch. This is one of the most romantic elements of landscape design and looks good in any garden. And it gives expressiveness and spectacularity to the surrounding space.
Materials can be used both natural (they include wood, stone) and artificial (metal, brick, plastic). The first type fits well into the space of such styles as country and provence. The second is organic with hi-tech and modern. East style(Chinese, Japanese) uses all materials except plastic. You can read more about Chinese style in the garden.
Tree
Perfect option, if you want to soften the landscape or give it a homely, cozy atmosphere. The material will require pre-treatment against fungi, mold and similar problems. Some manufacturers guarantee the safety of products for ten years, which can be achieved on an industrial scale. But if you build wooden arches yourself, you will have to regularly monitor the condition of the wood.
Often, to protect plants, trellises are installed on top and on the sides - lattice panels. Their large size allows them to serve as a source of shade for people and protection for plants. Many vaults made of wood are made in such a way as to build benches under them, on the sides - lattice walls, and on top - a canopy. It turns out a two-in-one design - both an arch and a mini-arbor. Natural material does not heat up in the heat, and in spring and autumn it retains heat longer.
You can pick up the paint and repaint as many times as you like, applying the pattern according to your preference. Consider this moment, because in winter the garden wooden arch will become almost the only decoration. Its bright color in the midst of a white cover will help to wait for the spring riot.
Metal
The garden metal arch can be a classic concave shape. The highlight lies in decorating it with ornaments or such details that cannot be imagined on a wooden vault.
Keep in mind that metal is a durable material; when coated, it is not very susceptible to atmospheric influences. And its texture and color will not change over time. If properly cared for, this beautiful arch will retain its shade for a long time, delighting you year after year.
Even made of heavy metal, this design will be lighter than a product made of stocky tree species and easier to install. Thanks to long posts that go deep into the ground, forged garden arches are firmly fixed in the ground, and the process itself will be simple. It is not necessary to use cement or other type of fixing.
In comparison, cheaper and lightweight construction more likely to tip over by the wind, so it is recommended to install it securely. Most metal vaults are fixed to the surface with special bolts or fasteners that come with them.
The metal garden arch is most often made on the basis of light aluminum or steel. Some cheap options are made from tubular aluminum or liquefied steel. In such cases, they are applied by powder coating. This gives the product the desired color and basic weather protection.
More expensive options are made of steel best quality, which is additionally galvanized. A protective layer of zinc is applied to the entire surface, inside and out, to create perfect protection. Then covered with powder of the corresponding color. As a rule, forged garden arches have standard shades - black, bronze, brown, white.
You can purchase a ready-made metal vault, but remember that you will have to choose from standard shapes and colors. A forged arch to order is made in accordance with your personal wishes, however, not everyone will be able to afford the cost of such a product.
stone, brick
The heaviest both in terms of weight and effort expended during installation. Stone or brickwork- a long-term business, regardless of whether you do it yourself or not. Keep in mind that you will need to bring material and cement. But the result of your efforts will please you for many years. After all, such garden arches are durable, little affected by weather, look very solid and respectable.
Stone vaults are recommended to be installed above the entrance area, where they are connected to the fence. The door itself can be made of wood, metal or plastic. The rose arch looks good if it is laid out with bricks inside the site, especially when it goes into the gazebo.
If you place such an arch in the middle of a small garden, it will look too massive, reducing and so small space. Therefore, be sure to take into account the landscape and its features, choosing the necessary material.
Plastic
Lightweight material, easy to transport and install. Presented on the market wide choose plastic arches of various colors. They can imitate wood or metal, but there are also simple options garden arch in pure white, brown or green.
It is advisable to install such arches not on the sunny side, avoiding constant light on them. Under its influence, the material based on polyethylene is able to deform, burn out and, thereby, lose its decorative look. To prevent this from happening, the flower arch should be located either in a shady place or entwined with climbing plants. Over time, they will completely close plastic racks or panels.
Combination plastic doors and stone or wooden fences will be practical option able to decorate the site. Plastic is not only lighter than other materials from which garden arches are made, in terms of weight, but also much cheaper. Only the choice of available products is somewhat limited.
Ampel varieties of begonias or petunias will also come in handy. They can be planted in pots set on top of a climbing arch or on its sides. Bright flowers exuding fragrance will delight you every time you pass under the arch. And a series of intertwined arches will create a real flower alley, where you want to be as often as possible. This result is worth the effort!
Space demarcation
A long and narrow space looks much more comfortable and attractive if a garden wooden arch is attached to the wall of a house or building on one side.
Any vault will cope with the task of dividing the area into zones, hiding surface flaws or decorating an unsightly piece of the yard.
If there is not much space, one garden arch is enough. If the landscape is vast, then you can’t do without a separator. Proper landscape design helps to place accents, highlighting the most successful elements. An arch placed in the right place will unobtrusively mark the beginning of one space or the end of another. This will make it easier for you and your guests to navigate.
Place to rest
A common mistake many gardeners make is trying to fill the garden with numerous plants, forgetting to leave a place where they could enjoy this beauty. An arch for roses or other plants with benches installed under it will become such a place, allowing you to view the fruits of your labors. It will allow not only to contemplate beauty, but also to smell it. In such an environment, it is much more pleasant to make plans for future improvement and landscaping of the landscape!
A series of arched structures, located at some distance from each other, create a semblance of a tunnel suitable for leisurely walks. Plants near the garden arch add privacy and protect from external noise, heat, and soft foliage underfoot sets you in a peaceful mood. You can hang lanterns or singing winds on the mounts. Even without foliage, it is pleasant to walk under a canopy that creates a sense of security and harmony.
Reference point
The flower arch is able to designate the central and highest point of the site. The taller and more massive it is, the more it attracts attention. This is especially true for relatively low one-story houses. Or if there are elevation differences in the landscape, uneven terrain.
The main thing is not to overdo it so that a lonely standing structure does not become a "black sheep" in the composition. Garden arches can become a visual landmark of the area, a kind of beacon that sets the mood and atmosphere. Of course, with the right choice of location and appropriate finishes.
Support for birdhouse or flower pots
The flower arch in the country house of a rectangular shape is suitable for mounting bird feeders or pots on top. Given the height, you can regularly add food there, and the chirping of birds will become pleasant music. Pots with planted flowers will also take their rightful place, because you can plant not only climbing plants, but also other favorite plants there.
Arrange the pots in a checkerboard pattern, thus obtaining a garden arch with a hanging flower bed. Do not forget that containers for plants can be both familiar ceramic and made from any improvised materials ( old crockery, shoes). Combine the pots and the vault itself, focusing on the contrast of textures.
Garden arches create the first impression of the house and the owners, serve as its continuation in the surrounding landscape, and also perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function. You can purchase a ready-made vault or make it yourself, decorating in accordance with your imagination and needs.
All gardeners know that it is almost impossible to grow climbing flowers without support. For this purpose, any props are chosen: stretched ropes, fences, posts, etc. But the use of such materials will not be enough to create a spectacular spectacle. To make your garden beautiful and fascinating look, use special architectural elements.
The most popular of them is an arched building on two supports or an arch. Despite the fact that it has the highest decorative qualities, the design itself is rather primitive. Therefore, it is within the power of everyone to build it. One has only to find out what types there are, how they differ and what is necessary for work. This article is about how to make a garden arch with your own hands from various materials(metal, wood, plastic pipes).
Selecting the type of structure
Today there is a wide range of different garden arches. All of them differ in their shape and material. Such designs can be:
- metal;
- wooden;
- plastic;
- trellis.
All of them are similar in purpose. There are special arches for grapes, decorative arches for climbing plants, as well as arches for a recreation area. There are many destinations - the choice is yours.
Making a metal structure
The classic and most popular is the metal arch. let's consider simple model, having a height of 2130 mm and a width of 1830 mm. It is made from two bars of reinforcement, which will be bent into arcs. Metal rings will connect them. A feature of this design is that it can be performed without using welding machine, all parts will be connected with a thin wire.
The distance between the arched sections is 31–32 cm. To keep the arch in place, it must be dug into the ground at least 40–50 cm. The connecting rings-crossbars should be 30 cm in diameter, and the distance between them should be 15 cm.
List of required materials
To perform the work, first prepare the following materials:
- reinforcement bar, diameter (hereinafter in the text this icon will be used - Ø) 10 mm, 6 m long - 2 pcs.;
- reinforcement bar (Ø mm), 0.94 m long - 9 pcs.;
- strong wire, soft;
- enamel for painting and primer;
- fittings (Ø 10 mm), 0.25 m long, like pins for a template - 10 pcs.;
- a rope 1 m long.
Step-by-step instruction
First you need to bend the reinforcement bars d = 10 mm so as to get the perfect arched opening. To do this, use a simple rebar pin template. Insert pins 0.25 m long into the ground so as to obtain the calculated contour of the arch.
The outline must be drawn directly on the ground. To complete a perfect circle, drive a rod into the ground and tie a rope to it. Take the free end in your hand and draw a semicircle with chalk or paint. Then drive the pins into the ground starting from the highest point of the semicircle. You now have a template that is easy to use. It remains to bend the reinforcement bars, giving them a semicircular shape. It will be difficult to do it yourself, so ask a friend or neighbor to help you. Directed efforts are needed on both sides to get an arched opening of an ideal shape.
Be especially careful when performing this step. The rebar could come off and cause injury to you or your helper.
For this arch model, metal rings will serve as a connection for the reinforcing sections. They are made of thin reinforcement Ø 6 mm. To do this, you need to cut 9 pieces of reinforcing bars 94 cm long. Using a pipe bender, you need to form rings from them.
If you do not have this tool or simply do not want to complicate the work, the design can be simplified: use straight rods instead of rings. Such an arch will look simpler, but in terms of functionality it will not be inferior to the original version.
The finished main sections must be installed in the ground. To do this, the ends of the reinforcement should be deepened inward by 40–50 cm. Measure 40 cm from the end of the reinforcement that will be deepened into the ground and wrap this place with electrical tape. Do this with all 4 ends. So, you will know when to stop.
We connect the main frames with rings. From the bottom of the arch, measure 61 cm and secure the first ring. To hold it, you can use a construction clamp. Now wrap the connections with flexible wire so that the ring is securely fixed and holds the structure. We fix the following rings according to the same method, maintaining a distance of 15–20 cm.
After finishing work, coat all metal parts with a primer. After it dries, apply a layer oil paint. That's it, your arch is ready to use.
Other types of arches
Other arches are made according to exactly the same principle. For example, wooden arches are made from timber. This is a simple and inexpensive building. Thanks to natural material, it fits well into the design of any garden. To build such an arch, you need 2 vertical frames, 2 inclined and 1 horizontal part. All this is connected with wooden crossbars using nails. The finished structure is dug into the ground, primed and varnished.
Plastic arches are a structure made of plastic pipes. Such arches are considered the easiest to manufacture, they are easy to assemble and disassemble. If you want to make yourself a structure of this type, then you need to consider that plastic is not able to withstand low temperatures, so such structures are often made collapsible. Decorate such an arch with annual plants.
Forged arched structures and pergolas are very popular. Such arches look very elegant and will decorate your country cottage area all year round. Moreover, they are durable and resistant to different weather conditions. To make your stay in the garden more comfortable, you can make an arch with a bench. In this case, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden while sitting under the arch. As you can see, there are a lot of options, you just need to make an effort and imagination, then your garden will look like a real embodiment of your ideas.
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The territory of the summer cottage should be perfect in all respects - pleasant for relaxation and comfortable for work. The beauty created by one's own hands pleases doubly, and today's novelties in design make it possible to perfectly decorate the territory of the site. Arches for flowers have a very special decorative effect, allowing you to create cozy places to relax, zone the space, and place expressive accents.
A detached arch will be a spectacular accent of the garden area; with the help of a group of arches, you can create a tunnel or a gallery amazing beauty, beautiful wall their blooming trellises can hide a recreation area from prying eyes, or hide not very presentable outbuildings. Arches can also form something like a gazebo - cozy place for relax.
Garden arch - not only a wonderful way to decorate adjoining territory, for weaving plants (especially roses), this is one of the most convenient ways to grow them
Very easy to make rectangular arch opens the effect of a deep perspective of space. Bright accents compositions are given not by climbing plants, but by flowers in tubs, a lawn and a gravel path
A lot depends on appearance and the material of the structure, as well as what plants will be used to braid it. For the manufacture of arches, materials such as wood, metal, plastic, a natural stone and their various combinations.
A solid structure with stone pillars and a lattice roof braided with lianas forms an original shady gazebo where you can comfortably relax on the benches
Such a creative arch is made of logs and dry trunks without bark. It looks bizarre and unusual and plays the role of a gate. If you are having unusual ideas- try to implement them, your garden - the best place for experiments
Garden country arches for flowers have many forms - vaulted, trellis (when several lattices are connected into a single whole), trellis (lattice that supports climbing plants) and the shape of a three-dimensional arch with repeating elements (pergolas).
Today there are many ready-made arches on sale - various wooden structures(from simple to very complex), inexpensive plastic and a wide variety of forged ones. Forged arches with thin, graceful lines are especially beautiful. For them, it is even better when the plant does not completely wrap around the arch, allowing you to admire the beauty of the work.
Forged arches are very light and elegant designs, which in themselves are a wonderful decoration. In this case, a wrought iron fence adds decorativeness, back wall and a lantern, over time you get a very cozy gazebo
You can purchase a ready-made arch for your garden, but if you wish, an arch for flowers in the country can be made on your own. A do-it-yourself flower arch will look no worse than a finished one. We will describe an example of creating a simple design that anyone can do.
We make an arch from a tree on our own
You need to find 4 or 6 wooden poles or beams (height 2 m, width 100/100 mm or 75/75 mm). Vertically installed pillars will be the supports of the pergola, to which two side cross beams, and the crossbars are attached to them. Suitable for crossbars edged board(20/200 mm). The pillars are installed in recesses with a depth of 0.5 - 1 m. The depth depends on the type of soil, for loose soil it should be greater. For the design to be practical, the part of the pillars that will be buried must be treated with bitumen and wrapped with roofing felt, roofing material or other waterproofing material. building level check the verticality of the installation. The empty space in the pits can be covered with gravel, but the most reliable way is, of course, concreting.
Garden pergola layout: 1 - supporting pillars or bars, 2 - beams, 3 - crossbars. For the convenience of plant growth, it is recommended to stretch the fishing line, twine, or fill the crossbars in the form of a lattice.
It is pleasant to create beauty in your country house with your own efforts, and such a pergola will be an excellent decor and shelter from the heat. It can be placed along the path, in the recreation area. The presence of 4-6 pillars makes it possible to create a real gazebo, in the shade of which you can hide and relax.
In order for the plants to grow well and braid the pergola, twine can be pulled between the posts. If you fill the slats between them with a lattice, the pergola will look very beautiful. So that the tree is not exposed to insects, atmospheric influences, be sure to treat all parts of the pergola with a special compound. Grids can also be placed on the roof - this is more convenient for plants and, in general, the design will benefit from this.
Here is another example of the construction of a wooden arched structure:
If you use metal elements - fittings, corner, they need to be degreased and then painted. wooden elements it will be more reliably fixed with galvanized materials. A wooden arch is better for plants in the sense that in severe frosts the wood will not be as cold as metal. Sometimes parts of plants freeze to icy metal and die.
An example of the construction of this garden structure is quite simple, but if you paint it, use carved decorative elements, you will get a very pretty garden arch.
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How to plant plants to decorate the arch?
After making and installing the arch, you need to think about what plants you want to plant as decorative ones. Both annuals and perennials should be planted closer to the base of the structure. Perennials grow slowly, so in the first year or two their growth will be small and special. decorative effect will not be. You can plant annual climbing plants next to them - purple morning glory, sweet peas, ornamental beans. They can decorate the arch in the first year. As an option, you can hang beautiful ampelous ones in pots or pots - begonia, petunia, pelargonium. This will give the arch a picturesque look, and you will not have to wait until, for example, or.
When the plants completely braid the arch under the flowers, it will become a wonderful place - shady and beautiful. The arch is also good when fresh greenery covers the structure, but it looks most impressive, of course, during the flowering of plants. It is no coincidence that today it is fashionable to decorate blooming arches wedding ceremonies - arches create a wonderful solemn atmosphere, demonstrating the beauty of nature and the skills of human hands.
Rose arches are one of the most beautiful. You can combine varieties of roses, for example, as in this case - climbing roses decorate the arched structure, and other varieties planted in alternation with ground cover plants, form a luxurious carpet below
The video shows examples of creating an arch and decorating it with curly and:
