The addition of an arbor to any garden is a great idea, and a copper arbor is perhaps the premier choice among landscape designers around the country. People love the look of copper, both when it is new and shiny, and as it ages and becomes oxidized, it creates an ever-changing look to your garden.
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Recommended Copper trellis
Arboria Model AB860 4-Foot Copper Top Pyramid Trellis
Lattice side panels offer a nice look to this smaller pyramid trellis. The copper top will age naturally to a beautiful verdigris finish. 4 feet tall by 16-1/2" square at the base. These well-built units are designed with attention to detail and structural integrity.
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If you spend time looking at garden magazines or watching gardening shows on television, you will notice that more and more people are choosing to install arbors in their backyards. These structures come in a variety of forms, sizes, and materials, and the one you choose will depend on several factors, not least of which is the weather in your part of the country.
A variety of metals
You can choose arbors that are made from a variety of metals including steel, iron, and aluminum, but one of the most unique type of arbors is the copper arbor. This natural material is built to last, but it is also designed to show the ravages of time in an elegant manner.
Copper ages perfectly
We all know what copper looks like when it is new and shiny, and if you have ever seen the look of copper after years in the sun and rain, you will notice that darker, almost blue look that is the sign of good copper. By choosing a copper arbor as the centerpiece to your garden, you will be adding a look of the old world, while actually increasing the value of your home at the same time.
A garden gateway or personal protection?
Also known as simply a trellis, a copper arbor’s primary function is to provide some sort of gateway from one area of your garden to another. There are also arbors that are meant to provide a person protection from the elements, in the form of shade on a sunny day. Some arbors are simple and meant only for a small vine of roses to weave through, while others are much more elaborate and can function as a gate, a seat, or even as a memorial.
Keeping your copper arbor
Some people choose a copper arbor because of its beautiful color when it is new, and you can keep your arbor looking new and shiny by taking care of it properly. By cleaning it regularly and coating it in special wax that is meant for outdoor copper, you can keep it is good as new for years to come. However, if you are like most people, you will choose copper because of the beautiful way that it ages and allow it to age gracefully with the rest of your garden.
Grand and exquisite?
Although you may not find a wide selection of these arbors for sale at your local garden center or nursery, you will find that by looking online, there are a number of intriguing copper arbor structures available. Whether you are looking for something that is grand and exquisite, or one that makes a simple statement in your back yard, you will surely be able to find the right arbor for your style and your garden.
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