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A natural wooden pergola kit is a wonderful structure in its own right, but even more so when draped with wonderfully colourful and fragrant plants, giving height, structure and interest to the garden.
There are many pergola kits on the market today, in all manner of shapes and styles. The definition of pergolas, arbours, arches and gazebos can be somewhat blurred, so keep this in mind when exploring the possibilities -
Is it a gazebo?---Is it an arbour?---no, it's a pergola, built in an oriental style, with design elements taken from the pagoda!!
Anyway, I'm sure you get my meaning. Don't get too hung up on what the structure actually is. It might be that an arch or arbour of some sort might better suit your requirements. Explore the different styles, keeping in mind the features you would like, and choose your wooden pergola kit accordingly.
Pergola Style
These range from the traditional wooden pergola to the rustic pergola, a pergola walkway or extended pergola, the lean-to pergola or patio pergola, the pergola arch, a pergola arch with planter, the corner pergola, seated pergola, pergola with shades, arbour, seated arbour, swinging arbour, asian inspired pergola or oriental pergola, contemporary pergola, the gazebo, arches with gates, and car port.
Such a choice!
However, the building of these pergola kits is done by a small number of manufacturing companies, which in turn are sold by many distribution outlets.
There are several well established manufacturers, and now we see a huge range of products from the traditional pergola through to the very elaborate. Some of them are truly fantastic, especially the asian inspired pergolas, with curved or turreted rafters.
There are a few companies I use when buying pergolas, arches, arbours, gazebos and other garden structures for clients - that is, if I am not making a bespoke one for them or if it will be cheaper to buy than to make it.
It is possible to find really wonderful bargains that will make a huge difference to your garden by giving it height and structure.
Here are some companies I use, with comments and recommendations based on my experience.
However, do bear in mind that for some companies, their stock tends to be seasonal and will stock more garden structures in the spring and summer. Some will not have any at certain times, so if the link doesn't take you there, their stock will come in later. Do look out for those out-of-season bargains though!
Screwfix
Always great on price and sell some fabulous deck and pergola kits. Their basic pergolas are all that is often needed. Delivery is quick and efficient.
Taylors Garden Buildings
Have some really interesting pergolas and arbours, swinging arbours and seating. While looking, make sure to scroll down the page, as the bigger pictures are at the bottom, giving you a much better idea of what they look like.
Home and Garden Gifts
Excellent prices and a wide range of products. Take a look at the pergolas, arches, arbours, garages (lean-to) and gazebos. They will also make some products to your own specification, which can be very useful if your space is not a standard size!
Garden Chic
They have some really lovely products. Many that I would term a wooden pergola kit are listed under 'Arches'. There are fabulous gazebos, with an unbelievable Rowlinson Oriental Pagoda - you'd need a big garden for that one! Great prices, too.
Greenfingers
Good for Gazebos and Arbours Some of their arches could easily be used as a pergola and they have a very wide range of garden products and outdoor structures that are unusual, such as some of their tree seats and hanging chairs. They also have a good selection of wrought iron pergolas and seats. With free delivery on most outdoor structures.
B & Q
Have a wide range of oriental pergolas and some really good extended pergolas with decking. Substantial discounts on many garden structures.
Homebase
Have a good range of seated arbours, including the unusual Sorento corner arbour, swinging arbour seats and some lovely wooden garden canopies, which are ideal for entertainig or just relaxing. These garden canopies are the new 'in thing' to have in your garden this year! Being sturdy, with wooden posts and a slate roof, they are a more permanent version of the quickly erected fabric gazebo so popular over the last few years. Think of them as a covered pergola, or what they actually are - a gazebo.
Good discounts can be found at certain times of the year.
Argos
Provide a limited range at very affordable prices. They do a pergola/arch with planters, which is a nice touch if the wooden pergola kit is not placed near a planting area. They also do rustic pole syle pergolas and arbours. Some of their products are called arches but could easliy be used as a pergola.
However their pergolas and arches are seasonal so they change each year and are limited in the cooler months. So keep a look out for those bargains.
Amazon
Below is a selection of pergolas from amazon.
A wooden pergola kit is convenient and quick to assemble.
I love using these pergolas in gardens, as they really enhance an outdoor space, and there is a huge selection of pergola styles to choose from, whether your garden is modern, traditional or stylised.
If you need more inspiration or guidance, take a look at some
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