What is the difference between an Arbor and a Pergola?
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pergola is biggerand covers a walkway with planters and is a route to a destination an arbor is A shady resting place in a garden or park, often made of rustic wood or lattice on which plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines are grown.
An arbor has vines or other vegetation growing on it.
Pergolas may or may not have plants growing onto them. They are free standing and often cover a designated walk. An arbor is covered with plants and may be a destination, not a walk covering. Of course there is a huge grey area between the two terms.
From Definitions: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=c...
Arbor:
"A free standing structure used in the garden to support vines or climbing plants of all sorts for shade, a walkway, or just a focal point. This term is sometimes used interchangeably with pergola."
Pergola:
"A garden feature forming a shaded walk or passageway of pillars that support cross beams and a sturdy open lattice, upon which woody vines are trained."
Arbors tend to be smaller arch type, lightly constructed garden structures that would allow a person to pass through, or house a bench. Pergolas are generally larger and supported by four or more heavier posts with 2x6 or larger crosspieces. They are generally large enough to cover an outdoor table and chairs, or create a passageway. They can both have vegetation growing on them.
Look at the links below for examples of both. Interestingly enough, on the arbor page is an arbor that looks like a mini pergola.
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