5 Reasons Why You Need an Outdoor Structure
Landscape structures have been around a long time. Homes of yesteryear would have summer homes, picnic pavilions and lots of arbors and trellises.
Today’s outdoor structures have evolved from simple, practical structures to elaborately, designed outbuildings that create a mini-retreat.
Here are five reasons why you need a landscape structure:
Storage: This is one of the main reasons why homeowners add an outdoor structure to their property. You don’t want your rakes, lawn mower, and planters just piling up outside nor do you want to use your garage’s space. And your storage shed doesn’t have to be a boring barnlike structure. You can add eaves, columns and other exterior designs to match it with the rest of your outdoor rooms.
Aesthetics: Trellises, arbors and even sheltered lath houses add a hint of a secret garden or a landscape surprise. Trellises can act as walls and privacy screens. Arbors can be doorways connecting your flower beds and gardens with a gazebo or to another part of your yard. And a sheltered lath house can be a respite when you need a break from gardening or a hideaway for a romantic dinner.
Hide away: Lath houses, screened-in rooms, gazeboes and outdoor bedrooms can be tucked in different parts of your property. If you live along a waterfront, a screened-in room will allow you and your friends to enjoy sitting along the river or bay without getting bitten by mosquitoes and other bugs. She sheds are the ultimate for a creative get-away. Similar to a man cave, a she shed is a room all your own. It can be an ideal spot to read, meditate or create art.
Part of your overall landscape design: You want to have a vibrant outdoor living space including a tucked away shelter. You’re now ready to add that landscape structure to make your outdoor living area complete.
Create boundary lines: Fences provide great outdoor structures, creating a boundary line around your property. It’s mandatory to fence in your pool area, but you’re not limited to a few designs. Indeed, you can easily meld your overall landscape design with the type of fence you choose to install.
Are you ready to add a landscape or garden structure to your outdoor living space? At Visionscapes, we’ll be happy to assist you with all of your outdoor structure needs. Call us at (757) 673-7350 or fill out our contact form.
Source:
Better Homes and Gardens (BHG.com), “Enclosed Garden Structures: Pergolas, Pavilions, Sheds and More.”