The Dirt

Arbors, Pergolas, Sheds, and Gazebos

garden structures
Photos: (left) posted by enviropro, (top right) posted by devecseri, (bottom right) posted by toddthetoolman

An arbor, pergola, shed, or gazebo can serve as a focal point in a garden. If you’re seeking design inspiration for a garden building project this season, take a look at the outdoor structures on our sibling site FineHomebuilding.com.

Entry arbor Cedar pergola
Entry arbor posted by Joe Bonici Cedar pergola posted by toddthetoolman
rose arbor
Backyard arbor
Rose arbor posted by dan155 Backyard arbor posted by name559594
Garden gate and pergola
Cedar fence, arbor, and gate
Garden gate and pergola posted by enviropro Cedar fence, arbor, and gate posted by capitolatim
Garden shed
Cedar pool gazebo
Garden shed posted by Frostbyte Cedar pool gazebo posted by JeffWestmount
small painted gazebo
Cedar gazebo
Gazebo posted by chabest Cedar gazebo posted by devecseri

 

Fine Gardening Recommended Products

The Crevice Garden: How to make the perfect home for plants from rocky places

Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

A crevice garden replicates the environmental conditions of mountain tops, deserts, coastlines, and other exposed or rocky places on earth. These striking garden features provide perfect conditions for the plants native to these far-off places, bringing the cultivation of these precious gems within everybody’s reach.
Buy at Amazon

SHOWA Atlas 370B Nitrile Palm Coating Gloves, Black, Medium (Pack of 12 Pairs)

Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

Lightweight and close-fitting for excellent dexterity. Machine washable. Breathable back of hand to reduce perspiration. Designed for easy movement and continuous wear. Ideal for aerospace, assembly, automotive, construction, final fix, gardening, manufacturing, operating machinery, packaging, precision handling, tiling, warehousing.
Buy at Amazon

Buffalo-Style Gardens: Create a Quirky, One-of-a-Kind Private Garden with Eye-Catching Designs

Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

Buffalo-Style Gardens is a one-of-a-kind, offbeat garden design book that showcases the wildly inventive gardens and gardeners of Buffalo – and offers readers "the best of the best” ideas to use in their own small-space gardens.
Buy at Amazon
X
No comments yet

Comments

Log in or create an account to post a comment.

Related Articles

The Latest

Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 183: Roses You Won’t Regret

Tried-and-true roses for your garden Roses may be the most controversial plant out there. Gardeners of all types have very strong opinions about them, both positive and negative. In this…
Midwest Regional Reports
Purple Milkweed: An Endangered Plant in the Midwest

Monarchs and their fluctuating populations have certainly captivated the attention of gardeners and the general public over the last couple of decades. Challenges for the monarch have included loss of…
Pacific Northwest Regional Reports
Uncommon Ground Covers with Reliable Interest

Many people (including me) use ground covers in their garden. Ground covers will keep weeds down, reduce ground erosion, and cool the soil around larger plants. It is also a…

Video

View All Videos
Design

Touring an Eco-friendly, Shady Backyard Retreat

You must be careful when you enter the backyard of garden designer Jeff Epping—not because you’re likely to trip on something, but because you might be dive-bombed by a pair…
Design

4 Midsummer Favorites From a Plant Breeder's Garden
Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants

Episode 181: Plants You Can’t Kill
Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants

Episode 180: Plants with Big, Bold Foliage 
How-To

4 Steps to Remove Invasive Plants in Your Yard