We rest on plastic chairs and benches, at plastic tables. We build gazebos, pergolas and bridges of wood.Meanwhile, European garden architecture is primarily metal.In various styles, forms and colors. There are luxury collections and those for every budget. There are those that are associated with 18th-century park gardens, where sculptures on columns and fountains flaunted, but also those whose minimalist form and innovative design of metal elements evoke associations with the latest art or even ahead of trends.
Today, metal in the garden is not only bronze that has been present for centuries. Plastic, beautifully patinated copper and steel are becoming more and more popular.Satin or glossy polished where the desired effect is to be modern and minimalist, or powder coated in any color, perfectly which works well in stylized elements, inspired by different eras, as well as in those very modern in their expression.
The metal pergola, sculpture or flower pot retain their original appearance for many years without requiring any complicated maintenance.They do not rust, deform, lose their color neither in frost nor in strong sun.And if someone dreams of a bit of rust, they can always buy metal structures covered with paint that imitates it!
The most important feature of metal is its versatility and the ability to imitate nature.No plastic bird will be as expressive as the one made of lead or cast iron, and no wooden twig writhed with such grace as metal ornaments. A forged gate or a rose-covered pergola can become a symbolic invitation to a secret garden, but also a humorous characteristic of a property owner or a delicate, almost imperceptible additional element that deliberately moves to the background, allowing plants to dominate. It all depends on the intentions of the garden designer and its owner.
