Perfect Garden Pergolas For All Gardens

A stunning feature in any garden, pergolas offer fabulous versatility, charm and style. Originating from the Late Latin word ‘pergula’, which refers to a ‘projecting eave’, pergolas are a great way to bring style and personality into both traditional and contemporary outside spaces.

Traditionally used to create a shaded transition between inside and outside, or to support vines and other climbing plants, the fashion for pergolas slowly spread from warmer climes, as travellers brought the idea of these atmospheric structures home with them. Whether used as a passageway or a seating area covered in glorious green vines, pergolas present a host of design opportunities in any garden, of any size.

Wooden garden pergolas

Over time, the interpretation of pergolas has become more creative and the materials more varied. With an array of wonderful designs, there’s a pergola to suit everyone. Wooden garden pergolas are one of the most popular choices as they offer a classic and timeless look, with longevity, and are suitable for almost any purpose. At AWBS we have an exquisite selection of high-quality Grange pergolas, in various beautiful styles, to help you transform your garden however you want to.

Create a walkway or sheltered seating with a pergola

In the early 20th century, pergolas became very fashionable and famous horticulturalist and garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll, recommended they should have a purpose – to be a connection or to lead to somewhere. By spanning a path to make a walkway, wooden garden pergolas form an inviting and timeless feature. The Grange Bowed Walkway pergola offers the perfect framework upon which to grow climbing plants and create a fabulous focal point for your outdoor space. 

For a gorgeous shaded seating area, in even a small courtyard garden, the Grange Apollo pergola is a stunning contemporary choice. With curved beams and rafters, it’s a delightful addition to any outside space – ideal for fountains, ornamental features or a lovely place to sit and relax. 

Arched pergolas

Arched pergolas, such as the Grange Portico Arch, are a simple way to bring character and style to your garden. Used as a standalone feature or as an archway over a path, the trellis sides of this wooden pergola allow you to grow climbing plants to inject wonderful colour and personality. 

For a truly striking freestanding pergola, the Grange Flower Circle is a fantastic circular walkway that works fabulously on its own or when twinned with another, for a glorious garden centrepiece.

Grow some fruit

As well as bringing charm to an outside space, pergolas can be used to support fruit trees. Apples and pears have wonderful blossom in the spring and can give you a wide variety of fruit in a small space. To train trees this way, you need to purchase very young fruit trees called ‘maidens’ and, even if your horticultural skills are minimal, a willingness to ‘give it a go’, alongside some good books and online videos should see your garden flourishing.

Simple, timeless style

Dark timbers are very much on trend, so you could paint your pergola black or another strong deep colour. A stained black minimalistic pergola can also bring a slightly exotic feel to an outside space, and create a stylish contrast to surrounding foliage. The Grange Urban Garden pergola lends itself perfectly to this – with its stunning contemporary structure you can establish a sophisticated outdoor entertaining space. 

A rustic approach

If you’re looking for a really rustic approach, simple pergolas can be created from hazel or willow branches. You can add some climbing annuals, such as sweet peas, for a colourful and fragrant display or even grow vegetables, like runner beans. 

To find out more about the stunning collection of Grange pergolas, please visit your local AWBS branch in Swindon, Oxford or Yarnton.