Garden Structures

There's more to an attractive garden than plants. Trellises, arbors, gazebos and other garden structures are unique architectural additions. Such "hardscape" elements make small spaces seem larger while providing the added benefit of privacy and cooling shade.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Basic Principles of Landscape Design

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Espaliers
• Trellises
• Wooden Garden Accents

Other Sites

• Building Overhead Structures, Pergolas and Arbors--University of Minnesota Department of Horticultural Science
• Creating Outdoor Structures--Quay County (NM) Sun
• Garden Structures Add Vertical Interest--Colorado State University Extension
• Landscape designer Wesley Rouse tells us how he uses outdoor rooms to connect indoors and out--Fine Gardening
• Up with Gardens—Anytime!--Penn State Cooperative Extension