She is the first, as a faithful guardian, meets the guests of the garden. It hides behind its threshold many secrets and “discoveries”. Let’s click the lock, open the gate and find out some of them!
Only one of its kind of the gate to Express a friendly “Welcome!”or make it clear” Stay away from here!”, stand wide open or tightly closed, connect or divide the green areas of the possessions, in a word, can perform the whole range of necessary, sometimes completely opposite functions. And of course, each garden assistant depending on the mission assigned to her has its own unique “face”, design and size.
The material and appearance of the gate depends entirely on the style in which the site is maintained. The wooden model is unlikely to fit into a modern garden, and the metal gate of a clear geometric shape is not too appropriate in rustic or natural.
A simple wooden gate made with own hands is best combined with the fence. Tip: for its manufacture is ideal any old unpainted boards.
Along with the cost when choosing a gate, you should pay attention to its “requests”:
- For example, wooden elements will have to be regularly impregnated with special protective agents, otherwise their eyelids will be short.
- Metal more hardy and stable, but they should be periodically “pamper” lacquer.
- Considered to be the most trouble-free unpainted galvanized models and gates of stainless steel.
As if the picture look sunflowers, “looking” in the round window of the garden door. Such a gate can be made independently. Important: choose strong support posts that can support the weight of the door.
The red wooden gate will not be left without attention, especially in contrast to the ivy-covered rectangular arch. Ivy is an ideal candidate for landscaping arches over the gate. The plant quietly climbs up the support even with a smooth surface. The angularity of the complex is harmoniously smoothed planks, built with a ladder and pointed on one side.
It should be noted that the gate can be installed not only on the border of the site, but also in the middle of it — to draw a line between the individual zones. For example, to separate the garden from the decorative garden with a low fence with a lovely door. Similarly, you can do with any “garden room” – a play area, a corner for relaxation or a place for grilling. With the role of the fence perfectly cope shrubs or tall grassy perennials — they beautifully frame the gate and visually mark the border of the separated corner.
And of course, it is necessary to mention such an important detail as accessories. Pick up handles, bolts and locks very carefully — and unwanted guests will remain outside your site!
Only for the elite
Many wonders of the land plot are surrounded by a high fence with a reliable gate. Ideally, also install a bell outside so that the guest does not end up right in front of the front door to the house. Agree, such a surprise is not always pleasant. In this case, before opening, you can look out the window or clarify the identity of the person who arrived on the intercom. However, if a thief wants to get into the house, he is unlikely to be stopped by a gate and fence. Only gates with a height of at least 160 cm (5.2 ft) without any support beams will be able to detain the attacker. Such a model should be chosen if the main function of the gate is not to let small children or pets out of the territory. In general, the higher the gate and the more difficult it is to climb it— the more reliable it is.
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