Each owner of the land plot dreams to equip it in such a way that the territory not only was functional, but also beautiful, pleasant for rest. One of the decorative elements of decorating the homestead territory, giving originality and originality to the landscape, is a garden arch for flowers.
Arches for flowers in the dacha are two (less often more) vertical racks with an arched or straight crossbar at the top. The main purpose of arches for flowers in the garden:
- are the support for a variety of climbing plants;
- contribute to the zoning of the site;
- They are used to create a resting place if a bench is placed inside;
- apply for registration of the entrance to the cottage.
Placement of an arch in the garden
- the landscape element can be located separately;
- the structure is placed at the entrance;
- a structure similar in design and purpose with a gazebo, is traditionally located near the wall of the house or fence;
- a row of arches is created in the form of a flower corridor - this arrangement resembles a pergola;
- The arch is used, as a trellis wall, hiding the economic part of the garden.
Requirements for choosing a garden arch
When deciding to purchase a finished product or when making an arch with your own hands, you should keep in mind some points:
- the design should be strong, because the total mass of climbing plants on the structure is significant;
- the landscape element should be made of durable materials, since it is influenced year-round by various natural factors (rain, snow, sun, etc.);
- The decorative structure should be aesthetically executed and fit well into the space.
Also, there are certain requirements for the size of the arches: they should be slightly higher than the height of the adult person, so that it is possible to pass under them without bending, and a width of at least 1 m 20 cm is desirable, otherwise a feeling of crowding and inaccuracy will arise when plants grow.
Materials for the manufacture of arches
Materials from which a decorative design can be made are varied. These are wooden bars, slats and lattices, a vine, a plaster brick, plastic. On large plots, stone landscape structures look great. A very popular option - arches for flowers from metal. Benefit now in many specialized shops selling products for the garden, you can buy elegant forged arches for colors from alloys resistant to the corrosive influence of the environment, or covered with protective varnishes and paints that protect the metal from corrosion. Some design designs combine in their most bizarre way various materials.
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Curly flowers for the arch
For decoration of arches with flowers, it is more advantageous to use curly perennials: Chinese lemongrass, clematis, clinging rose , wisteria, grapes, honeysuckle . But the annuals are quite suitable: sweet peas, winding nasturtium, hops, ivy. You can choose other types of climbing plants with lush greenery and beautiful flowers, whose whips grow to 2.5 - 4 meters. It is important to compare your choice with the climatic conditions of the terrain (especially in the case of perennials), because plants require certain conditions for successful vegetation. In addition, some perennials, for example, garden grapes or a climbing rose, should be sheltered for the winter, since they are very sensitive to frost and temperature changes.
Having created a beautiful landscape formation, do not forget that to maintain an attractive view of plants, braiding the arch, regular care is required.