Whether it’s a modest covered gateway or a leafy outdoor living room, trellises contribute both structure and decoration to your garden landscape.

Outdoor architecture comes to life as beautiful vines wind their way over and through latticework. Few can resist the invitation of a garden seat under a fragrant, blooming bower.

Use trellises and arbors simply to showcase favorite plants. Or extend your living space into the garden. Situate a gateway under a trellised top or arch for an attractive transition from the street to the front yard or between “rooms” within the garden.

Consider the expected traffic flow and choose plants that won’t grab passersby with thorns or surround them with swarms of foraging bees. One suggestion is Clematis, which gives off an elegant vibe as visitors enter your backyard.