Gazebos Great for Gazing

By: Kathy Moran

Once used chiefly as a decorative structure, or a shady retreat, from which one could enjoy a lovely garden, the residential gazebo has undergone a complete makeover. Outfitted with an almost endless list of options, including screened and glass doors and windows, sealed walls and floors, electricity, plumbing, hot tubs, and special lighting, the gazebo is enjoying a new status, as anything from a home office, to a summerhouse, to an entertainment pavilion. Many people, in fact, are getting gazebos instead of putting additions onto their houses, and finding them to be superior alternatives, as they lend themselves to many more uses than would an extra room indoors. There are some, however, who still treasure their gazebos mainly as places from which they can gaze upon the beauty of their gardens, in peaceful solitude. These are often the ones who have painstakingly cultivated these gardens, orchestrating all of the flowers, trees, plants, shrubs, and ornaments, to create a picture-perfect scene. They just seem to have a knack for it. For some reason, their gardens even have more color than ours do; and it’s not all because of the flora. Why? Because they have found a way to lure some delightful guests to their backyards – and away from ours! If you, too, would love to relax in your gazebo and revel in the company of such charming visitors as hummingbirds and butterflies, you can easily plant the seeds for future visits from them. All you have to do is to roll out a red carpet – of flowers, that is – and their wings will be furiously beating a path to your garden. Since hummingbirds are particularly attracted to bright red and orange flowers, especially the trumpet-shaped varieties, petunias are a good choice for drawing them, as well as butterflies, which also love these colors. The aptly-named Butterfly Bush, which produces long clusters of white, pink, and violet flowers, is a surefire way to get more than one butterfly to flutter by. With their breath-taking, two-toned, pendant-style flowers, fuchsias, in red, hot pink, and purple, are also irresistible invitations for these colorful and fascinating creatures. Whether you have elaborate plans for your gazebo, or you simply want to have a secluded spot to enjoy the your flowers and whatever wildlife comes calling, you’ll find just what you’re looking for, at GazeboCreations.com. GazeboCreations.com has a sensational collection of gazebos, made from treated pine, cedar, and vinyl. You can choose one of their pre-designed gazebos, or customize one, using the Gazebo Wizard. In a few easy steps, you can select the material you want for your gazebo, the size, the style, and any of dozens of options, including the type of flooring, roofing, railings, wiring, stain, and much more. You can create as many gazebos as you wish, save them to your personal gallery, and change them any time you like. To see the entire assortment of gazebos, visit GazeboCreations.com today. To contact a customer service professional or design consultant, call 1-888-293-2339, or e-mail cs@gazebocreations.com.

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