Wooden structures can be functional, making yard maintenance easier. For instance, wood storage sheds provide easy access to tools and lawn mowers. Wooden structures can also be both functional and decorative, as in the case of gazeboes and garden arbors.
1. Garden Arbors: Wooden Structures for Shade and More
Garden arbors are wooden structures used for trellising. For instance, there are the classic grape arbors, in which case the wooden structure serves a horticultural function: namely, providing support for a crop.
But vine-covered wooden structures can also serve as privacy screens. Another function is to provide shade, including on decks and patios. But they can also be purely decorative, forming archways to garden entrances. Or they can serve as entry gates for yards surrounded by fencing.


