Pergola Blog
Pergola Blog
The Pergola Blog is my mini-journal. It lets you know:
- When new web pages and updates are available on the site.
- Keeps you up-to-date with new postings or news. It might be a new pergola plan, a not-to-be-missed, fantastic offer on a particular tool, or beautiful plant that I really must tell you about!
- Gives information on landscaping projects that I have done for clients, which will give you an insight into pergola designs and ideas, or garden landscaping in general.
- Lets you know when my 'Love Gardening' Ezine articles are sent out (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address, or through over-filtering, causing you to miss an issue)!
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Climbing Vegetables
Create a superb and delicious display with a vertical vegetable garden. Ideas on how to clothe your pergola, trellis and pots with wonderful, healthy climbing vegetables!
Fantastic Pergola Offers
Here are the latest updated garden bargains and voucher codes. Finding fantastic pergola offers and gardening discounts can mean big savings. You must see these this month!
Colourful Autumn Flowers
Autumn can be a wonderfully colourful time in the garden. Here are some recommendations showcasing some stunningly beautiful autumn flowers in all their glory!
Plants
Find out about a whole range of spectacular plants, their size, planting and care. Get ideas, inspiration and tips to make your garden an amazing place to be!
Hydrangea Plants
Fabulous for pots or in the garden, find out how to grow and care for these gorgeous hydrangea plants.
Plants and Bulbs 20% Off Today Only
It's getting towards the time for planting tulips, ideally at the end of October through November, as we feel the temperature dropping a little; and what a show they make in the spring.
These combination packs are gorgeous. They can be grown in the ground, of course, or in pots grouped with other plants flowering at either the same time (think muscari, anemone, hellebore) or not, their leaves acting as a foil for the tulips themselves.
It will be an ideal time to plant perennials soon, too, in late September to October. Crocus have this discount for all their plants, ready for planting this autumn.
Exclusive Discount Code
This is a good one!
An exclusive discount code has come through to me from Homary - an amazing website for furniture and accessories - to pass on to my readers. 10% off some of their more expensive items is definitely worth having.
I use them on my website a lot because they have some fabulous products: ultra modern and chic! For something a little different, this is the place to look.
There are many 'ideas and inspiration' pages for rooms both inside or out, which help us to get an idea of what grouped furniture and accessories might look like in a given setting. Very handy.
I love this one in particular, with it's neutral colours, patterns and textures. Very modern and minimalist.
Just great for getting the creative juices flowing!
The discount code runs until the end of August. Homary are an international company, so we can all benefit.
Use this code to get 10% off, at checkout, on any item from the Homary website:
Enjoy!
Hot Tub and Spa
A stunning addition to your garden! How to effectively incorporate a hot tub spa into your outdoor living space.
Alan's Amazing Pergola
We wanted a more shady place on our patio, so with the help of your plans we amalgamted a few of the designs and built this. All made from green oak,
Heavenly Hexagonal Haven
Our pitched-roof hexagonal pergola design is more of an arbour that takes advantage of the setting sun at the bottom of our garden and nicely nestles under
Alan's Patio Pergola
Alan built this fantastic patio pergola from the free pergola plans. Take a look...
Raised Beds
There are some fantastic new designs in raised beds. Here are some ideas for using them to make your garden look amazing!
Garden Furniture Products
Cool and contemporary or fun and funky. Ideas for using garden furniture products to enhance your outdoor living space.
Pergola Swing Bench
Brian asked how to build an hexagonal pergola with a swing bench. Any pergola style can have a cosy and romantic hanging bench adorning its rafters. Get ideas here....
Canopy for a Pergola
I need a canopy for a pergola to provide shade. What's the best way to achieve this?
Attached Lean-to Pergola
An attached lean-to pergola, entry pergola, or canopy can be a fabulous extension to your home. Build your own or find a lean-to pergola kit here.
Metal Pergola Kits
Choose a fabulous metal pergola kit in a variety of designs and styles. Find ideas for metal canopies and arches too, including the rust-free, modern, aluminium pergola canopy...
Budget Friendly Popadome Fruit Cages
These are interesting!
Reasonably priced pop-up cages to stop understandably tempted birds, rabbit and other critters taking a nibble at your succulent and hard worked-for produce. They seem ideal, especially if a full-blown fruit cage is a bit out of the question at the moment.
The larger fruit cages are very handy, as they have more height and come in interesting and varied styles, but they do require quite a bit of space. It all depends on budget and size of plot.
If you 'grow your own' in the ground or in raised beds, these handy, easy to install cages might be worth a look!
Beautiful Garden Furniture!
As a new addition this year to their more formal circular and rectangular dining sets, this gorgeous Southwold garden furniture has a more relaxed style than their previous sets in the same range; and isn't it just amazing! It is rare to find an outdoor table at this height, so this feature makes it even more special; your seating area becomes a truly relaxing space.
Quintessentially English country garden, each piece is hand etched to give a unique verdigris patina, and the finish means the furniture is not only beautiful but also rust-proof and durable.
Even though considerably more expensive than your average garden furniture, it will last for many years to come, and will definitely give your garden the wow factor it deserves.
The constituent parts of the set can be mixed and matched to give your ideal combination so, for example, if you would like two sofas rather than a sofa and two chairs you can have these pieces. All can be ordered separately.
Blissful relaxation!
My Asian Style Pergola (Almost!)
I purchased the Asian Style Pergola plan from this web-site and it is well worth the money. You do have to read it a few times to fully understand the
The Most Popular Pergola Kit Of Last Season
This beautiful metal pergola was a real hit last season and is set to be just as popular this time around. Handmade and timeless, it is both elegant and functional.
The canopy adds an airy feel, while protecting against the sun. It comes as part of a collection with dining sets to match perfectly, making your patio a very special place to be.
Continue reading "The Most Popular Pergola Kit Of Last Season"
An eBay Code Worth Having!
Here's the discount code. Just apply to your basket at checkout. Happy days!
Amazing Tulip Combinations!
What a fantastic way of creating a tulip planting scheme. So many beautiful ideas brought to life in a vase!
On offer at the moment as collections in small or large packs.
Be inspired. It's worth a look if you love your tulips.
Pergola Pictures
Pergola pictures can be a great source of inspiration! Take a look at some fabulous DIY pergola and pergola kit ideas.
Modern Pergola Bracket Kit
Use this pergola bracket kit to build a modern, individually styled pergola in less than a day with this easy and affordable system!
Carl's Modern Cottage Small Garden Makeover
Carl loves colourful borders and a tidy lawn, so something needed to be done! In such a small garden design is key.
Here's how we did it...
Continue reading "Carl's Modern Cottage Small Garden Makeover"
Our Quiet Spot In The Garden
We have a dining room that opens out on to hard standing which although nice on its own needed a bit of smartning up. If you opened the doors when it was
Sleek and Sensational - The New Look Metal Raised Beds
What a find these were! Just had to share them with you.
So beautiful, especially if you're creating a modern, sleek garden design...and, being powder coated, they more or less maintenance free.
So many exciting things to think about. Why not create a striking raised bed with bold, architectural planting, a home grown veg patch with a difference, or even a stunning water feature. The possibilities are endless.
Continue reading "Sleek and Sensational - The New Look Metal Raised Beds"
The Perfect Wedding Bower
Pergolas and arches are fantastic accessories for your wedding day.
How beautiful is this?
Sammy asked about using the free pergola plans for her wedding bower. There are many ways you can make your wedding day or reception just stunning. Here are a few ideas....
Metal Furniture With Serious Style
I've shown these on my website for a little while now (they have been very popular with my readers), so if you haven't seen them yet, it's worth taking a look!
What a truly stunning outdoor dining area they make. Created in an aged verdigris, they add a softness and charm to any garden. Partnered with pale pink and soft purples blooms, grey-green foliage, pastel cushions and throws, they sit perfectly in harmony, as if they have hosted many a gathering, over many a year.
There are uniquely styled metal pergolas too, both the pergolas and dining sets giving the garden a wonderfully magical touch.
It's so good to see these new and innovative designs coming on to the market!
Pergola Height
Find the ideal pergola height, with maximum and minimum post lengths, using hanging accessories, and how to raise your lean-to pergola height.
A New Modern Pergola
Here's a new one just in today: an attractive modern pergola called 'The Cube', with clean lines and a sturdy build it's just perfect for the contemporary garden.
Nik & Helen's Corner Pergola
We built our pergola using the corner pergola plans, just adjusted the measurements to fit the space. As our ground is full of massive rocks we couldn't
Thompson & Morgan Offer
I recently placed an order with Thompson & Morgan and they’ve given me an exclusive discount to share.
It's a good discount of 20% off all plants, bulbs and seeds on your first order, when you place your order from my referral (I get something, too, but I'm not sure what yet!). It's only for plants, bulbs and seeds not already on offer.
They seem to be having a lot of interesting promotions on their website at the moment, so I may be posting more soon.
Just click on the picture and we'll see how it goes!
Enjoy!
Pergola Styles
Inspiration for lots of pergola styles, with ideas including the free pergola plans, the additional pergola plans and many pergola kits...
Gorgeousness This Summer Just Got A Whole Lot Easier!
Easyplanter baskets and tubs are a clever new idea this year, especially for those of us who like instant gratification.
No mess. No fuss. Just beauty!
Pergola Hammock
A pergola hammock can be great fun and relaxing too! Explore ideas on different types and styles to suit your garden.
Pergola Planting Hanging Baskets
I've shown you mine. Now you can upload pictures of your hanging baskets and tell us about them. It'll be fun! We'll be looking at the different types of container and how to plant up, too...
Garden Design Questions
This garden design question is about being overwhelmed by an over-run garden. Make your garden makeover manageable and enjoyable by using these easy ways to organise your garden makeover.
Climbing Roses
Advice on beautiful climbing roses to grow over your pergola or garden structure for colour and scent.
Wooden Pergola Kits
Get ideas for different wooden pergola kits. Be inspired by some wonderful designs and styles, and find out where to buy your pergola kit.
Vinyl Pergola Kits
Vinyl pergola kits and other plastic products are becoming more popular today because of their 'maintenance free' characteristics. Find further information and ideas here...
Hanging Chair
Great ideas for a hanging chair, to make your outdoor space into a fun and interesting place to relax, with suggestions for a patio canopy swing seat and wooden hanging bench...
Outdoor Beanbag
Fun and funky or classy and elegant. Relax in the garden with an outdoor beanbag. Find which colour and style are right for your outdoor living space.
Pergola Questions and Answers
Do you have pergola questions about constuction, beautiful climbing plants or using wonderful accessories? Find out what others have asked, with the answers to their questions...
Fabulous Attached Lean-To Pergola
Pam and Brian sent over this photo of their fantastic attached lean-to pergola, and what a brilliant job they made!
These are the original plans. It's easy to see how they come from the same plan, although the plans can be adapted to make any lean-to pergola of any size or shape.
It shows how they adapted the plans to create something that fitted perfectly in their space.
It has created this amazing outdoor room attached their house, one I'm sure they use a lot, right through from spring to autumn for relaxing and parties!
See other pergolas that have been built from the plans. There are some really impressive ones...
Pitched Roof Hexagonal Pergola
How to build a stunning pitched roof hexagonal pergola with gorgeous angled rafters from the plans! Use for entertaining, garden features or attached to the house...
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