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The Pergola Journal

Signature pergola bundle set up as a private hot tub spa room in a UK garden

How to Choose the Right Pergola Bundle: Theme, Tier and Space (UK Guide)

Choosing a pergola bundle comes down to three steps: pick your theme, choose your tier and check your space. Our UK guide walks through all three.

How to Choose the Right Pergola Bundle: Theme, Tier and Space (UK Guide)

Choosing a pergola bundle comes down to three steps: pick your theme, choose your tier and check your space. Our UK guide walks through all three.

Freestanding timber premium pergola in light green over a garden patio

Pergola vs Gazebo vs Arbour: What's the Difference? (UK Guide, 2026)

Pergola vs gazebo vs arbour: the real difference, costs, planning rules and which garden structure suits your UK garden. A clear 2026 comparison guide.

Pergola vs Gazebo vs Arbour: What's the Difference? (UK Guide, 2026)

Pergola vs gazebo vs arbour: the real difference, costs, planning rules and which garden structure suits your UK garden. A clear 2026 comparison guide.

Small Garden Pergola Ideas: 8 Space-Saving Designs for UK Gardens (2026)

Small Garden Pergola Ideas: 8 Space-Saving Designs for UK Gardens (2026)

Short on space? Here are 8 space-saving pergola ideas for small UK gardens, from corner-fit and slimline designs to compact 3m x 3m timber kits.

Small Garden Pergola Ideas: 8 Space-Saving Designs for UK Gardens (2026)

Short on space? Here are 8 space-saving pergola ideas for small UK gardens, from corner-fit and slimline designs to compact 3m x 3m timber kits.

Rustic brown freestanding wooden pergola with a matching timber decking base in a UK garden

Freestanding Pergola with Decking: The Complete UK Buying Guide (2026)

A freestanding pergola with decking is a timber pergola supplied with its own raised deck base, so it stands anywhere in your garden. Our 2026 guide covers costs, sizes, planning...

Freestanding Pergola with Decking: The Complete UK Buying Guide (2026)

A freestanding pergola with decking is a timber pergola supplied with its own raised deck base, so it stands anywhere in your garden. Our 2026 guide covers costs, sizes, planning...

Light green freestanding garden pergola with an integrated decking base in a UK garden

Do You Need a Base for a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

Yes, a pergola needs a base. Compare concrete footings, ground screws, bolt-down feet and an integrated decking base, and learn how deep UK footings should go.

Do You Need a Base for a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

Yes, a pergola needs a base. Compare concrete footings, ground screws, bolt-down feet and an integrated decking base, and learn how deep UK footings should go.

Wooden freestanding garden pergola in rustic brown timber, ideal for training climbing plants over

9 Best Climbing Plants for a Pergola (UK Guide, 2026)

The 9 best climbing plants for a UK pergola, from wisteria to star jasmine, with planting tips, aspect advice and how to train each one over timber.

9 Best Climbing Plants for a Pergola (UK Guide, 2026)

The 9 best climbing plants for a UK pergola, from wisteria to star jasmine, with planting tips, aspect advice and how to train each one over timber.