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Arbors & Trellises

Plenty of options need to be taken into consideration when deciding on a garden trellis or arbor. You may be looking for the arbor with the least maintenance, but end up choosing a wooden arbor because that is the traditional choice. And if your primary concern is providing ample space for climbing plants, you may want a tighter grid than most metal arbors and trellises offer. Enough said, let's take a quick look at the benefits and shortcomings of the different kinds of materials that trellises and arbors are commonly made of.

Vinyl
Gaining in popularity among all groups of people is vinyl. Modeled to look and feel like a painted wood structure, this material is a versatile and nearly indestructible option. A vinyl arbor or trellis won't fade and requires very little maintenance. Just like your siding or windows, occasionally cleaning the dirt off of your arbor with a hose is about all that's needed. Assembling a vinyl arbor or trellis is literally a snap, since the pieces are perfectly molded to fit together. However, as with most things that are intended to look and feel like something else, vinyl's attempt at simulating wood falls short on close inspection.

Metal
A metal trellis or arbor is guaranteed to give you a unique look and a garden accent that will last. Often they are arranged with a ladder-style construction that is fine for climbing plants, but not as densely packed as a typical wooden or vinyl arbor or trellis. If you need a garden trellis to block an unwanted view, you may want to stick with a tighter grid. But the benefits are certainly convincing, weather-resistant, nearly indestructible, and low maintenance.

Wood
For the purist in all of us, maybe it's best that you get a wooden garden trellis or arbor. These structures do the job, encourage climbing plants, add a classic authenticity, and age gracefully. Metal arbors and trellises, and especially vinyl ones, tend to look like they just arrived yesterday.

With a wooden garden structure, you have your work cut out for you insomuch as regular maintenance. But if you are the type who appreciates time's effect on beauty, there may be no other choice. Be sure to dish out the extra cash for a good solid hardwood like cedar. With proper care, your wood arbor will last longer than a vinyl arbor one will maintain its pristine looks.

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