Garden Structures - Arches, Pergolas, Screening
Garden Structures have played an important part of our natural landscapes for hundreds of years. From the ornate bandstands of the 1800’s to the informal steps seen at Hestercombe. Nowadays, as our gardens focus more and more on the need to be practical, families are becoming more interested in allocating the outdoor space into areas for the family to sit down and enjoy a dinner together, the dog to run and the kids to feel safe.
Whether a home is your forever home or just somewhere temporary, there are a few easy ways that you can add instant impact to your garden. Garden structures can turn your garden into an extension of your home, with easy wins such as paving, outdoor furniture and an outdoor kitchen / barbecue area, it can be the perfect stay at home oasis. Not only adding value to your property but making sure all members of your family enjoy the health benefits of time spent in the outdoors!
If your tastes are a little greener than hard structures, similar effects can be achieved by adding espalier trees, clipped trees or even mature specimens. A large tree or shrub can instantly transform the space, a great easy choice for this is a beautiful flowering magnolia or a statement evergreen Thuja.
As well as all of this, there is also a huge market for garden features that provide structure. This may be the birdbath that has been in your grans garden forever or the gnome in the corner. Whatever you may buy on a whim at the garden centre, remember that there may be an easier and cheaper option. Adding a screen is an excellent way to add structure to the garden, dividing space and styles, however don’t forget to get a quote from your local landscapers first. They just might have the skills and access to supplies to get the job done. Making the space more personal and unique to you.
Quite often our talented designers chose not to use any special materials or expensive sculptures and instead look for alternative materials already available at your garden. In our pictures above, you will see how our brilliant designer Angela Speed tidied in all the existing features of the garden to create a screen for the seating area, by simply staggering recycled posts at different heights she created interest and a feature that brings the circular spaces in the garden together. It is a great transformation bearing in mind that housing development garden plots now usually come in boring square and rectangular shapes with very little or no character.
Finally, one of our favourites for adding instant structure to a garden is an arch. Climbers are one of the best ways to make a garden go from zero to hero. Arches are the perfect way to interact with the plants, stepping through them can instantly transform you from the stresses of home and the world, and into your own sanctuary. It also means that when your outdoor space is small, it is crucial to utilise the space you have, including this often overlooked space above you! You may be familiar with the wooden arches you find at the garden centre but what about different materials? For example, you can be creative by using a fence line to carry the feature and adding lights and other details means you can use the space late into the evening for more quality time with those you love.
Why Choose Us
- Award winning service from your initial enquiry to the project completion and aftercare guidance – Tony Benger Landscaping is 10 times national BALI awards winner.
- Professional team of designers can choose relevant structures to either completely transform your garden or naturally blend in with existing landscaping style and theme.
- Our expertise allows us to thoughtfully integrate structures and add personality to even small back gardens.
- Reliable and knowledgeable contracts managers will provide you with on-site advice of how to approach works and offer solutions and alternatives avoiding potential hurdles.
- We have 30+ years of experience installing all types of garden structures to ensure every installation is truly hassle free.
- The highest level of quality – we actively use site quality control managers as well as dedicated customer service manager to ensure every detail is completed to the best industry standard.
For more guidance on the most suitable structures for your garden, please do not hesitate to contact the expert team at Tony Benger Landscaping on 01404 831844 today.
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