Grapes - a magnificent plant that exquisitely decorates your site, and in the autumn presents with lush bunches of sweet berries. Since the shoots of the grapes curl, for the fullness of growth, he will need support. And if you pursue the goal of creating a first-class decor element, the pergola for grapes is an ideal option.
What is the pergola under the grapes?
Pergola is called a construction consisting of several arches and canopies, which are covered with climbing plants. This word came to us from the Italian language, in translation means an annex or canopy. The garden structure is a frame with repeated longitudinal and / or transverse bars installed on the base in the form of pillars or columns. Not bad this feature shows the following scheme of pergolas for grapes . By the way, often the crossbeams are arranged at an angle rhomboid.
Originally serving as a support for curly representatives of the flora, today the pergola is also used as a structure protecting from hot sun rays and creating a cozy corner in the garden - for a playground, a place for rest and eating outdoors, etc. By the way, growing grapes on a pergola is no different from growing on arches and other supports. In early spring, the culture is cut, and later, when the bush will acquire new shoots, tie up to form the direction of growth.
Types of pergolas for grapes
- Firstly, this structure is made of various materials - wooden beams, metal, plastic and stone. Often there are products that combine several materials, such as wood and stone. By the way, plastic supports are not suitable for grapes, because the material will be difficult to retain the weight of ripe bunches.
- Secondly, the garden pergolas under the grapes can differ in shape. Most Popular -
rectangular. In addition, in the areas you can meet and fan-shaped, arched and triangular designs. - Thirdly, pergolas are classified and by location. Many structures are traditionally placed in the garden separately, when, as sometimes, land owners decide to create a pergola, which on one side uses a building wall instead of racks.
- For country houses in a rustic style, the pergolas of logs are ideal. Openwork forged pergolas dilute the gardens in a classical style. If you want to emphasize the luxury of the mansion, use complex structures consisting of wooden beams, located on stone columns.