Fun And Functional Gardening Plr Ebook

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For some people gardening is a part-time hobby, for others it’s a borderline obsession. Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with either. Regardless of the category you fall into, there’s no reason not to make your garden as fun and functional as possible. A word of warning… once you get hooked, there’s no turning back!

There are literally thousands of ways to incorporate fun and functionality into a garden space. Even better, there are no “set in stone” rules and the outcome is totally up to you. This report features a wide variety of suggestions to inspire you. And, quite honestly, it’s just the beginning. Let’s get started.

Arbors

Believe it or not, the concept of the arbor dates back to medieval times. Early arbors were used as a means to provide a shady passageway in hot weather. While they still accomplish the task, today’s arbors are also used for decorative purposes and to anchor gates, walkways and an occasional bench or two.

There are literally hundreds of types of arbors to choose from. You are free to construct your own, either from scratch or from materials in a kit. They are also available in a number of ready-made styles.

If your garden happens to be narrow, using an arbor as an entryway is ideal. It provides an element of privacy and also the extra space to grow additional flowers, depending on what the arbor is made from.

For example, using a grapevine arbor allows climbing roses to grow beautifully in every direction. In this case, if you prefer, you can easily hide the base of the arbor with small decorative shrubs or your choice of groundcover.

Some arbors are quite simple in style, while others are very ornate. Using a combination of wood and stone is a popular choice for gardeners who are interested in architecture. Using different colors and sizes of stone makes the overall design that much more interesting.

Pairing one or more arbors with a staggered trellis fence results in a classical cottage feel. Depending on the size of your garden space, you may even want to enclose the whole area. Add a matching gate (or gates) and you have your own private backyard haven to enjoy for years to come.

It’s extremely important to plan out the majority of your garden before you decide on the type of arbor you want to use. If you’re adding an arbor to an existing garden, you need to match it up with the plants that are already there.

If you want to incorporate hanging pots or baskets, which are typically quite heavy, you need to choose an arbor strong enough to accommodate the extra weight. On the other hand, if you’ll be using the arbor to support the growth of vines, vinyl constructions should be adequate.

Many creative gardeners opt to use salvaged materials to construct unique arbors. Some of these materials include old doors and rustic wire fencing. Remember, when it comes to constructing a one-of-a-kind arbor, you’re only limited by your imagination.