Bill Handel Flowers

Putting out some lawn chairs, a table as well and maybe a hammock is a nice way to give you a space to sit or lay outdoors when the sun is shining, skies are clear and we can indulge in what we call 'summer'. At the other end of the spectrum some people have stone fireplaces, water features, covered patios with expensive furnishings and have really taken the idea of an outdoor room to the limit. There is however a middle ground that may suit your budget and needs while still giving you a defined space that adds character and value to your landscaping. Accents in the way of garden structures like a pergola can create a simple, very attractive outdoor space giving your garden a focal point and giving your setting a more intimate feel.

Turn your open yard from a blank slate to a comfortable setting with a simple architectural highlight designed to suit the size and feel of your space. Garden structures like the pergola can be virtually any size and you can use some simple plans to create one that will work perfectly. There are no solid walls, but you are framing a space to give the feel of a cozy room. The wood frame will make a perfect brace if you decide to drape some attractive fabric from it, hang up blinds to block the intense sun, or hang a chandelier that holds tea lights or candles and have a dining area to enjoy. You can also take some material either opaque or translucent to put a roof on it to stop the rain and still enjoy it o a drizzly day. With the cover on top, or even over a portion of it you can set up your grill to cook outdoors rain or shine. Add some more character by building in benches and a trellis to make the framework more defined and the lush leaves and flowers are like wallpaper provided by nature.

The pergola is a garden structure with an open frame that opens up possibilities to decorating, gardening and design. The design and steps to build are quite simple and can be fairly inexpensive. This garden structure can work to connect your home with the yard or if you choose it can also be a completely separate space all together. Adding climbing vines or soft fabrics will give you some diffused sunlight and really work to enhance that intimate setting. Convert that blank canvas of a yard simply and easily with the construction of a pergola, a garden structure that can serve to frame out that new family room in the back yard.

Create a pleasing atmosphere in your backyard using . Easy to follow step by step detailed blueprints to build numerous types of garden structures or sheds.