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The Pergola Journal

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.

What Is a Bioclimatic Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

What Is a Bioclimatic Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

A bioclimatic pergola has adjustable aluminium louvre blades that open, close and rotate to control sun, shade, airflow and rain. Here is how they work, what they cost in the...

What Is a Bioclimatic Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

A bioclimatic pergola has adjustable aluminium louvre blades that open, close and rotate to control sun, shade, airflow and rain. Here is how they work, what they cost in the...

What Size Pergola Do I Need? UK Garden Sizing Guide (2026)

What Size Pergola Do I Need? UK Garden Sizing Guide (2026)

What size pergola do you need? Our UK sizing guide covers dimensions by use, seating and dining clearances, height and planning limits, plus the best size for your garden.

What Size Pergola Do I Need? UK Garden Sizing Guide (2026)

What size pergola do you need? Our UK sizing guide covers dimensions by use, seating and dining clearances, height and planning limits, plus the best size for your garden.

Can You Put a Hot Tub Under a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

Can You Put a Hot Tub Under a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

Yes, you can put a hot tub under a pergola. Our 2026 UK guide covers ventilation, waterproofing, sizing, base and electrics, plus the best pergola type for a hot tub.

Can You Put a Hot Tub Under a Pergola? UK Guide (2026)

Yes, you can put a hot tub under a pergola. Our 2026 UK guide covers ventilation, waterproofing, sizing, base and electrics, plus the best pergola type for a hot tub.