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The Beauty Of Iron Arbors
A metal arbor can be used as a focal point for
any garden. They can be constructed from almost
any malleable metal, but the most common ones
are wrought iron arbors. The intricacy of the
wrought ironwork can be extremely simple, or
incredibly complex. There really is one to suit
any taste and pocket.
The majority of metal arbors are used to
encourage climbing plants to form a shaded area.
Many people install an iron arbor and plant
climbing rose bushes all around the closed areas
to form a wonderfully fragrant and shaded
seating area. A metal arbor traditionally has
only one open side, unlike a pergola or archway.
That is why it is more suited for use as a
shaded seating area.
Iron arbors, or any type of metal arbor, are
extremely heavy constructions. They are usually
set in concrete and are seldom repositioned. It
is not very practical to set a metal arbor on
soft ground or grass. The wrought iron arbor is
likely to sink into the surface. For the same
reason, metal arbors are not often moved. There
is a lot of effort required in changing the
position of an established iron arbor so it is
worth planning its location carefully.
The variety of styles and sizes of metal arbors
that are available means that the prices vary
dramatically, too. The cheapest ones are under
$100, but there is no limit to how much the most
expensive might be. Many wrought iron arbors are
handcrafted, which adds to the cost, but ensures
that it is unlike any other metal arbor. The
length of time that a commissioned iron arbor
will take to finish also varies with the
intricacy of the metalwork involved.
Caring for an iron arbor really depends on
personal preference. If you want your metal
arbor to be gleaming and new for life, it will
need rust treatments and repainting when
appropriate. However, many owners of metal
arbors prefer to leave it to the elements. This
produces a lovely rusted antique look to the
iron arbor. Of course, if you are encouraging
climbing shrubs to cover the metal arbor then
you will not be able to, or want to, perform any
maintenance on the iron arbor itself. It is
possible to buy iron arbors that have come from
other gardens and have already acquired the
weathered appearance, but these are few and far
between.
Creating a metal arbor is not something that the
average DIY enthusiast is likely to be able to
do. The skills involved are metalwork and
welding, at the very least. The most ornate of
wrought iron arbors can only be produced by
skilled metalworkers and craftsmen. The most
beautiful metal arbors are those that have been
in situ for a number of years and have fragrant
roses entwined in their intricate ironwork.
These iron arbors can give the owner a truly
calming place of refuge from the hustle and
bustle of today.
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About the Author
Daniel Roshard is an interior designer
fascinated by outdoor architecture, currently
studying outdoor design. Daniel writes articles
about home improvement and landscaping. You can
read more about Arbors at http://arbor.advice-tips.com/
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