Climbing plants for the gazebo: a small accent in the design Decorating the gazebo with plants is one of the elements of landscape design. It not only looks incredibly beautiful, but also creates coziness and mood for a person relaxing in a living room. How to make it original and practical, to give the crown the desired shape?
What plants can generally be planted around the gazebo, and how to do it yourself? Get acquainted with our material, watch the video in this article - they will find answers to many questions that interest you.
Construction of a wooden gazebo
And so, you are going to independently build a garden gazebo on your site, do not know where to start? First, decide on the tool that you will need:
- Circular saw and miter box;
- Electric plane;
- Chisel, hammer;
- Electric jigsaw;
- Work table;
- Stairs;
- Roulette, level;
- Drill with drills.
Varieties of perennial plants
Vines are divided into several types depending on their ability to cling to the surface:
- Plants that cling to tendrils, cuttings or leaves (eg grapes).
- Vines that cling to ground roots or special suction cups, such as ivy.
- Plants that climb upward in a spiral and are attached with stems, for example, Chinese magnolia vine.
Tree vines
Treelike plants that need protection from the cold include:
- Clematis is a beautiful perennial with a wide range of colors, shapes and sizes.
- The duration of flowering is up to 3 months, while with proper care, up to half a thousand flowers can form on one bush. The main colors of clematis are yellow, blue and blue, lilac and purple, white and pink.
- The climbing rose is a classic solution for the cultural gardening of the gazebo. The length of the shoots is from two to five meters, while the bright green shoots are abundantly showered with thorns. Types of roses: regular, double and semi-double. The flowering period is from early June to mid-July.
Cold-tolerant plants
Tree-like vines that are resistant to any weather include:
- Wild (girlish) grapes are a curling culture, the height of which can reach twenty-five meters. The decorative leaves of the plant break through in early spring and last until severe frosts. In autumn, the leaves change color, taking on a reddish-purple hue. Advantages: abundant shade, unpretentious care, resistance to low temperatures.
- Actinidia is a tree-like climbing plant with unusual decorative foliage that changes color several times during one season. Plant height - from 7 to 15 meters, color change - from soft green to crimson or pink. Features: resistance to frost and sunlight, easy to clean.
- Chinese schizandra.
Herbaceous vine
Plants of this type include:
- Hop.
- Ivy.
- Wisteria.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a garden gazebo
Decide on the place of construction. Choose a place so that the gazebo fits into your landscape, and the view from it is pleasing to the eye. Do not choose a location close to buildings where animals live.
Choose a garden gazebo design. There are many photos of wooden arbors on the Internet that will help you decide on the design.Draw a plan for the future recreation area. If you do not want to waste time on this, then on the Internet you can find a large number of photos of wooden arbors. It will not be difficult to find the necessary design.
Foundation. The easiest way to design a floor covering is to lay paving slabs. Today, manufacturers of paving slabs offer a huge selection. A more complex and high-quality option on a pile foundation.
Before proceeding with the foundation, it is necessary to clear the area where the gazebo will be built. We mark the size of the building, place the stakes around the perimeter and tighten it with thread. Dig holes, the depth of which should be at least 1⁄4 of the height of the beams for the gazebo. The distance between the pits will depend on the size of your gazebo.
At the bottom of the dug holes, we pour crushed stone, fill it with water and carefully tamp it. We fill in the cement mixture and leave it to dry completely, as a rule, it takes about a month.
If your gazebo is supposed to be large, fill in an additional post in the middle, this will prevent the floorboards from bending. The resulting support pillars should be 10 centimeters above the ground.
Floor. We spread the floor logs so that the floor is strong enough. In order for there to be good ventilation under it, it is necessary to fix the floor joists above the ground. We attach floorboards to the logs, leave a distance of 1-2 mm between them, this will make the floors ventilated, respectively, they will last you longer.
If you decide to nail the boards with nails, then first you need to drill holes for them, this will prevent them from cracking.
Vertical, main supports. We install the bars vertically on the support pillars, check the evenness with a building level. You can fix them with rails. When installing vertical beams, it is necessary to take into account the type of roof, whether it will be inclined or not.
Longitudinal bars. After leveling the transverse bases. It is necessary to connect them with longitudinal bars. It is necessary to reinforce them with cross or cross bars.
Next, we make the upper harness, which will also be the basis for the roof. For the necessary strength, it is recommended to connect it to vertical bars with metal corners.
Roof. We assemble the roof frame on the ground, then raise it and lay it on the base. Having assembled and installed the rafter system in its place, we cover it with roofing material. Be sure to take into account the overhang in the roof, on your gazebo, otherwise, in rainy weather, water will flow into it.
Railing. The railing in the gazebo is installed at a height of 1-1.5 m from the floor by connecting the transverse beams along the perimeter. Next, we sew up the space between the floor and the railing, with solid material or a lattice made of wood. The sewn bottom of the gazebo will protect you from the wind inside.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Like any structure, living gazebos have their own advantages and disadvantages. For example, these structures will not protect against heavy rain or high winds, but they are best for relaxing in hot summer weather.
Among the advantages it is worth noting:
- A living gazebo is an environmentally friendly structure that will always have enough fresh air. Here you can hide from the burning sun, plunging into the world of pleasure - communication with wildlife and friends together with a delicious meal or tea.
- If you are not skilled in the installation of heavy metal or wood structures, then this is not a big deal. When building a living gazebo, you will need to plant plants and, as they develop, combine them into a single whole according to a simple scheme.The main thing is that your gazebo is in harmony with the natural component of your personal plot.
- Arranging a live gazebo is not an expensive undertaking. A simple frame for a gazebo is the only thing that you will have to spend material resources on. Plants can be used those that are available on the site. If you want to be more original, you can purchase inexpensive plants on the market.
Decorating the gazebo
This is the last and no less interesting stage in the construction of a gazebo with your own hands. We sew up the part between the rafters and the railing. Most often it is sewn up with a net, not necessarily of metal, it can also be made of plastic or wood. We fix it from the outside by pressing it to the rafters and railing with wooden slats.
If you decide to sheathe the ceiling, then this can be done with plywood that does not allow moisture to pass through. If you want to leave the roof as it is, then all the rafters must be cut off in advance. Paint or varnish for wood will also look good.
Attractive design methods
For landscaping the gazebo and the area around it, you can use:
- Flowers.
- Bushes.
- Climbing plants.
- Tenacious vines.
It is worth noting that it is possible to apply both one of the gardening methods, and several, competently combining them with each other. At the same time, you need to remember that any decoration of a vacation spot with growing cultures will completely change the appearance of the gazebo, so you need to imagine the future picture and decide whether it suits the surrounding landscape design and its style.
Assembling a grate made of wood
The main jewelry work on making a wooden lattice for the gazebo is filling the frame. Reiki should be placed diagonally at exactly the same distance, you can adjust the frequency of placement yourself, depending on your wishes.
The last stage is the assembly of the gazebo lattice. We clean it with sandpaper and treat it with a protective agent to increase the service life, it can be either varnish or paint.
Consider another version of a living arbor from a vine in the photo
A completed gazebo requires constant maintenance. It is necessary to cut off young growth every year, continue to form crowns, remove dried branches, treat the gazebo from pests.
Installing the frame
If you want the gazebo you have created to be reliable and durable, then first you should take care of arranging its base. For this, as a rule, the main parts are concreted. This is not difficult even for an apprentice. This will allow you to make a stable base for the gazebo.
The frame can be connected around the perimeter of the gazebo, as well as the base of the roof, which will allow the plants to braid the gazebo on all sides. Since in this case a roof is not provided, it will be enough to create a light crate that can hold branches and stems.
A wooden and metal lathing, or just a piece of a regular chain-link netting can be used as a "roof" frame for a living gazebo. You can connect it to the base with a wire.
