A gazebo makes a great addition to any garden!
Gazebos are outside landscape structures with a roof and open on all sides. They can be used as a place in the garden where one can sit and enjoy the views from its open aspect or it can be used as a structure to support the growth of plants, similar to an ornamental trellis. This can add a splash of additional colour, merging the gazebo more into the plant architecture of the garden.
In ancient civilisations, similar structures to gazebos were constructed to support the growth of vines for wine and raisins. In Rome and other Mediterranean cultures bougainvillea covered gazebos in a riot of colour and perfume.
Today there are a number of climbing plants that can be grown on a gazebo. Roses are a popular choice as they have a beautiful scent and have a long growing season.
Another favourite is clematis. Clematis can flower in spring or summer but their dark shiny leaves will provide shade on hot days. Being deciduous will allow any sunlight through to warm the gazebo on winter days.
If you would like to relax in your garden gazebo on a summer’s day with the soporific hum of bees buzzing around you, then plant honeysuckle as it produces lots of nectar. Honey suckle is evergreen but it is invasive.
Jasmine is also a recommended climber, either summer or winter flowering as it gives off a beautiful perfume but do avoid wisteria as it will destroy the structure of your gazebo.
