Gazebos are charming outdoor structures that are available for purchase or can be built from plans. They typically have an open, column-supported design and slightly pitched roof. Gazebos can be placed in shaded areas of the yard and are often surrounded by flowering plants. They provide a scenic spot for resting outdoors.

1. Gazebos for Charm
Gazebos seem to be such charming structures. Every time you see a gazebo you
probably wish you could have one in your own back or front yard. Well, you can.
Gazebos are readily available for sale or you can build your own gazebo. You can even
purchase plans for building gazebos. So are you ready to build a gazebo?
Before you acquire the materials to build a gazebo you will have to decide where you
would like to place it. Generally a gazebo is open sided with pillars holding up the roof.
There may be a railing around the floor or sides of the gazebo. There also will be stairs
that go up into the gazebo.
You often see a gazebo painted white and looking quite Victorian. A gazebo will
generally have a slightly steep roof line but you may also choose a more sloping roof
line. The roof edge may have a scalloped edge or it may be smooth and straight.
A gazebo will look lovely when surrounded by flowering and flowing plantings. You
could have a trellis on one side which you can train vines to go up. Of course you can
always add screening if you want to keep out insects and bugs. If you have a lot of

2. flowering plants that attracts bees you may need screening to keep them outside of the
gazebo.
A gazebo can be placed just about anywhere. It is generally a round shaped structure.
It will need to have level ground under it so you don’t jiggle the building as you enter it
and sit in it. Setting a gazebo in a shaded corner will allow a cooler place to sit and rest
or eat. You can create a stage setting for your gazebo. You can do this by landscaping
around it creating a place of interest that also looks inviting.
A gazebo near a pool area is a lovely place to rest after swimming and when you want
to get out of the sun. You can have a more modern looking gazebo also. Gazebos are
things of beauty and charm.
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