Gazebos in the Landscape

Good Looks

A pretty collection of plants surrounds this traditional gazebo.

• -- Open sections of a gazebo offer a good spot to integrate plants in window boxes.
• -- Placement of the entrance and furniture orients the view from the gazebo -- here, toward other planting beds.
• -- A gazebo can also help define a yard's border, especially if the gazebo's back is aligned with a fence.
• Most gazebos have one defined entry point, which allows for more natural (and usable) placement of furniture.
• If lighting inside the gazebo isn't required, nearby landscape lighting can help with safety and ambiance.