Comparison Article of Arbors
Even buying something as simple as a garden arbor can become complex. This is so true just because of the sheer volume of arbors and arches that are available. Go take a look at the Arbor section over at Amazon. [Arbor Search Link]
We have already reviewed some garden arbors and we will attempt to compare them within this article. This should help you decide just which type of arbor would be best suited for your garden.
There are many types of arbors and arches available for your garden. You have those that are best for using over walkways and paths and then you have those that are perfect for sitting under.
Simple Arbors and Arches
Let’s get started with the plainer or more basic arbors. Again there will be those that have a lower price and those with a much higher price. One of the best selling arches is the Gardman R351Gothic Arch [Product Link]. This arch is priced at just under $50 and customers say that you get what you pay for.
This is a basic arch with a touch of Gothic style and is made from steel. To assemble it must be connected together and there are approximately 14 connectors to use. It takes a little while to assemble and some customers had trouble with this part. Most agreed that having two people would make this task much easier.
Next in the line up for an arch type arbor is the Greenstone Arch Arbor, [Product Link]. This is priced at just under $150 and is meant to be more of a permanent structure in your garden. It is recommended to cement this arbor into position. In comparison to the Gardman Gothic Arch this one seems to be easier to assemble. One lady was 73 years old and said she had no problems at all with it.
Pergola Type Arbors
This type of arbor is the most expensive as it comes with benches attached to it. As well most of these arbors have a trellis where you can encourage your flowers and vines to scramble up and over it.
One popular Pergola Arbor is the Toscana Double Bench Arbor with Pergola Style Top. [Product Link] It comes in a wonderful bronze finish which is extremely eye pleasing. It is also much heavier weighing in at 110 pounds. No problem for a couple of strong men to move into place for you though!
The assembly time for this pergola style arbor is about 2 hours for two people, so that isn’t too bad at all. This pergola would be perfect for placing around your pool or patio area or even a safe distance away from a fire pit.
The only drawback to this Toscana Pergola Arbor was that some people found it rusted quickly. This might not be an issue for you if you like the look of a little rust, some customers liked this as it added a touch of charm to the pergola.
This is more expensive at around $355 it normally retails for almost $500 so this is a good price. We found this listed at Amazon on sale so visit there today if this Pergola Arbor interests you. [Product Link]
By now you have a good overview of the various types or garden arbors and arches that are available. Remember to think about where you want to place your arbor and what your main use will be. Is it for growing flowers on, lining a pathway or using as a focal point to sit under during the summer?
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