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Arbors and trellises are a simple way to add that certain something to your outdoor space. They’re versatile in function, and can be customized to suit any design aesthetic. Read on to learn how arbors and trellises can elevate your outdoor space (and if you want even more ideas, check out our blog post on 10 Garden Arbor Ideas to Upgrade Your Space).

What Is an Arbor?

An arbor is a freestanding outdoor garden structure, frequently arched at the top, that forms a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area. Typically, an arbor provides an entrance or gateway for your yard, garden, or any section of your outdoor space. Think of them like a doorway in your fence: they allow people to enter and exit, and they provide a visual focal point for the space, helping to organize how people move through it. They can also provide shelter from the elements, as well as additional privacy.

What Is a Trellis?

A trellis is an open lattice, usually designed to accommodate the growth of vines like grapes, ivy, climbing roses, or morning glory. An arbor can incorporate a trellis into its roof or archway, but arbors don’t always have a trellis.

What Is the Best Shape for a Trellis?

Trellises can be nearly any shape, which means the best shape for a trellis depends on the effect you want to create. For example, a fan-shaped trellis is great for supporting plants that tend to grow wider at the top; think of climbing roses, where the narrow stems branch up and out into fragrant blooms. Square trellises are excellent for creating a privacy screen: dense climbing plants like hop vines or jasmine will fill out the lattice and create an organic privacy curtain.

With our decades of experience helping customers craft their outdoor spaces, our team can help you plan the perfect trellis with a free, on-site consultation.

What Material Is Best for an Arbor?

Wood is a popular material for arbors and trellises. It adds a rustic and inviting feel to your space, and the organic material blends beautifully with outdoor spaces.

At Garon, we typically work in western red cedar, mahogany, or Brazilian ironwood (also called ipe). These woods are beautiful, strong, durable, and naturally resistant to rot, decay, and damage from insects. For example, cedar contains an oil which naturally repels pests, and ironwood has a Class A fire rating, the same as concrete or steel!

Our custom composite materials offer the same design possibilities as wood but require less frequent maintenance over time, which makes them a popular choice as well.

PVC is also a low maintenance, cost effective choice for an arbor. Less expensive than composite, PVC is durable, resistant to the elements, and mimics the look of painted wood.

Metal arbors and trellises — made from wrought iron, steel, bronze, or aluminum — are highly customizable and very durable: we hot dip galvanize our wrought iron structures, adding an additional protective zinc coating that helps them last for decades.

Arbor and Trellis Designs and Styles

Our arbors and trellises are all custom-made to your exact specifications so that you’ll get a structure that perfectly matches the aesthetic of your home and garden. Whether you’re looking for something simple and conventional or bold and eye-catching, our skilled craftsmen have years of experience fashioning designs that are as detailed and nuanced as your tastes.

Free On-Site Consultation in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey

Based out of Westchester County, NY, Garon Fence serves Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and the greater New England area. Call 914-666-5596 or contact us online to visit our factory showroom in Bedford Hills or arrange a free, on-site consultation.

Our Custom Arbors and Trellises

A wooden arbor is set into a solid wooden privacy fence. The fence is solid, with short pickets set on top. The arbor has latticed sides, an arched open top, and a solid gate.

A gray-green painted picket fence spans a gap between a house of the same color and a short dry fit stone wall. A custom gate is set into the picket fence: the gate merges with an arbor whose arch is mirrored in a half-circle cutout at the top of the gate. A horizontal lattice is set on top of the arbor’s arch.

A simple square arbor and trellis frames a simple gate. On the right side of the gate is a low wooden fence with solid horizontal pickets, and on the left side of the gate is a hedge. Stepping stones lead towards the gate.

A richly colored mahogany picket fence frames a custom arbor and gate. The arbor itself is a single beam, which arches over a swing gate. The arbor leads to steps that descend down to the lower floor of an imposing stone house.

A simple wooden arbor sits behind a fence made of wood with x-shaped reinforcements and mesh. Both are in front of prolific green foliage.

A white lattice fence has a white lattice arbor and gate. A brick path leads to the gate; beyond are mature trees.

A freestanding white lattice arbor leads towards a wrought iron bench. The bench looks out over a lake. The trees around the lake are showing their fall colors, and there are leaves on the ground.

A white lattice arbor is set into a tall white picket fence. The pickets are spaced close together. The arbor frames a white picket gate with black metal hinges.

A stone retaining wall topped with a white picket fence is set back behind a white lattice arbor with a flat top. The arbor has a white gate with black metal hinges. Behind the fence is a carefully landscaped area with a mix of small trees and ornamental shrubs.

Arbors and Trellises