Providing a light, airy and inviting space to relax, a pergola is an outdoor room with cross rafters and no walls. Though they can be attached to another building, pergolas are much larger than arbors and are generally freestanding. For more shade and to accommodate climbing vines, lattice an be added. You won’t need to make any complicated connections between the house or roof and the pergola, as it is designed to be a freestanding structure. Today, we at Mickey’s LawnScapes would like to list advantages of having a pergola in your landscaping.

Why are Pergolas So Popular?

Pergolas are visually striking: Surpassing that of most standard awnings, pergolas have a unique allure and beauty. They can help create visual interest in an otherwise basic backyard with their sculptural and architectural design. Ranging from simple, ornate, modern, elaborate, and elegant designs, pergolas are versatile and can match any landscaping and homeowner styles. They are also a clever way to display spotlight plants.
Pergolas are a good support for climbing plants & vines: Pergolas are stunning alone, however, they are an ideal structure to support to other lovely landscaping features like climbing vines, flowers, and ivy. Through the roof-like beams, the plants can be optimally supported. It can also be a good visual link between your home and your garden. A pergola and clamber across the lattice will allow vines to naturally wind around the structure.
Pergolas are a finishing touch: Your outdoor space can be better defined with the pergola. Without making the space feel smaller or more confined, the pergolas open and airy element can make a difference. Whether you have concrete pavers, brick flooring, or even a deck, the ground under the pergola is topped with some sort of flooring. You can further define your outdoor living space when you combine the flooring with the pergola’s pillars and beams.
Pergolas offer shade: Pergolas do provide shade, though they seem somewhat unfinished. Though a pergola on its own can never create a fully-shaded space, the beams sizing, and their spacing will determine exactly how much shade is available. If you desire more shade than the initial structure offers, a fabric cover to the beams can be added or let the climbing plant with thick, lush leaves and blossoms overhead.
Pergolas are cost-effective: A pergola might be the perfect solution if you are looking to boost the outdoor space without spending a lot of money if your budget is limited. Pergolas have a big impact in your landscaping, particularly if you love the vines and climbing plants and they are easy to build and are very affordable. There are some features and materials that can be a little more costly than other options, but overall, pergolas are an economical, beautiful, and durable that fits most budgets.
Pergolas are low maintenance: Pergolas are very durable and require little to no maintenance, depending on the materials used. For example. A vinyl pergola will not become discolored, nor will it chip, peel, splinter, warp, rot, or fade. They don’t require annual staining or frequent maintenance and are not susceptible to termites and other wood-boring insects.

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