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The Patio Garden Arch

Can smaller patios benefit from a garden arch?

It is often thought that smaller garden cannot benefit from much decoration other than some patio containers or ornaments. But in the case of those gardens with a reasonably sized clear area, a garden archcan be a realistic and stunning addition to an otherwise plain area. If your garden mostly consists of paving or even decking, a garden arch is a wonderful way to add interest and to splash some colour around the space. Climbing plants suitable for garden arches can easily be grown in containers of a decent size, this is also a plus if the earth in your garden is not great and many climbers will thrive in containers. Whether you choose a metal arch or a wooden one, you can benefit from the beauty of creeping flowers and foliage on even the smallest of patios. Good plants for patio containers meant for garden arches include those which grow quickly in order to maximise visual impact a quickly as possible. After all, if your garden is small then you won’t particularly want to look at a bare garden arch for too long!

What kind of plants will give good coverage on a garden arch?

There are so many choices with regards to climbing plants which are suitable for patio containers that choosing what to go for can be quite a task. Consider what kind of colours you like and take it from there, some beautiful climbers are extremely quick when it comes to coverage and will smother a garden arch in flowers and greenery fairly quickly; these include most types of Clematis which can be found in a vast array of colours and shapes, from very delicate pale pink blooms to deep purple flowers which appear more robust. Hardy perennials are a good choice, more delicate climbers require a lot more TLC than hardy perennials although they can be very pretty. Another great choice for container climbers is Jasmine. Star Jasmine is a lovely choice, with small flowers a wonderful perfume it can quickly cover a large area and so it may be a good choice for a wall as well as a trellis garden arch.

A garden arch in shade or light

Some climbers will thrive better in a shaded area whilst others need plenty of sun, one plant which will fit both situations perfectly is the climbing Hydrangea; this pretty and hardy plant is happiest in shade but will do fine in a sunny spot too, with large, lacy white flowers it makes for a bright spot in an otherwise dull area. For sunny areas the choice is wide, but Honeysuckle will grow particularly well in the bright light and let’s face it, what is more heady than the aroma of Honeysuckle? Whatever you choose for your arch, the addition to your garden will really add to the atmosphere and garden arches with integral seating can be a really lovely place to sit and while away some time in the garden.

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