A garden arch can do far more than support climbing plants. Used in the right place, it can add height, frame a view, mark an entrance or create a natural transition between different areas of the garden.
Here are a few ways to make one work well in your space.
Frame a Pathway or Entrance
One of the most natural places for a garden arch is over a path.
It can help draw the eye through the garden and create a sense of arrival, whether it sits at the start of a pathway, between a patio and lawn or at the entrance to a kitchen garden.
A simple solid steel garden arch such as our Broxwood Aston Garden Arch works particularly well where you want the planting and surrounding garden to do most of the talking.
Add Height to Your Planting
Introducing a vertical feature can make a planting scheme feel much more considered.
A solid metal garden arch gives climbers somewhere to grow while also providing structure before the planting has fully established.
Climbing roses, clematis, honeysuckle and jasmine can all work beautifully depending on the conditions in your garden.
Create a Focal Point
An arch can also be used to frame something worth looking at.
Position one so that you look through it towards a favourite tree, bench, pot or section of the garden and it immediately creates a stronger sense of depth.
For something more decorative, the Broxwood Dore Curved Garden Arch has a softer, sculptural shape that can become a feature in its own right.
Choose a Shape That Suits the Garden
Simple rounded arches tend to work almost anywhere, while Gothic or more decorative designs create a stronger architectural feature.
The Broxwood Berrow Gothic Garden Arch, for example, works particularly well in traditional or more established gardens.
Think about the lines already present in your space and choose a design that complements them rather than competing with them.
Look at How It Is Made
Because a garden arch stays outside all year, construction matters.
Many of our Herefordshire-made arches are made from solid steel before being hot-dip galvanised. A galvanised steel garden arch has a protective zinc coating that helps protect the steel from the elements and creates a durable finish for year-round use.
It is worth looking beyond the shape and considering how the arch has actually been made, especially if you want it to stay in the garden for many years.
Find the Right Arch for Your Garden
Whether you want to frame a pathway, support climbers or simply add more structure to your planting, a well-positioned arch can make a real difference to how a garden feels.
Our Metal Garden Arches include a range of British-made designs, from simple solid steel arches to larger curved and Gothic styles.
Explore the collection to find the right shape and size for your garden.
