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Jacky Parker

A Gazebo or a Pergola? Here's How to Decide Which Kind of Outdoor Structure Is Actually Best for Your Garden

Pergola with retractable roof on a raised platform by a large pond in a garden.

Those of us who live in places with unpredictable summers recognize the importance of a garden structure, particularly if we want to enjoy our outside spaces for longer.

Whether you want to beat a retreat from the blazing sun or shelter from a brief rain shower, a garden structure allows you to continue reclining or dining outside without decamping indoors altogether. But what type to choose?

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