Much like the front door to your house, the gate to your front or backyard should also be warm and welcoming so guests feel comfortable coming in. A wooden gate is perhaps not the most durable but the most desirable item for most of front yards, though it has a number of advantages and disadvantages, too. Let’s consider them all before you take a decision.
Pros Of Wooden Garden Gates
Wooden gates are very versatile: hey come in any shape and size and can be styled in various ways, besides, you can paint them any color easily. The lovely thing about wood is that its grain will naturally change over time, creating some beautiful patterns. If you keep the gate up for many years, you will be awarded a naturally changing gate that gains even more character over time. You may get full privacy with wooden gates if you need it or stick to a more sheer option. A wooden gate can be applied to almost any garden style, though the most popular one is a cottage or rustic garden.
Compared to other materials, wooden gates are a more affordable option that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Besides, they are easy to install, and you may be able to do that yourself, which again means lower expenses.
Generally, these gates will be able to take a fair amount of damage, especially in the short term. These types of gates are more affected by long term damage from harsh weather conditions, but this can be prevented with the correct treatments.
For some households, a natural style is what they’re after, and a wooden garden gate offers a more natural look than other options. More than that, wooden gates look perfect with an arbor over them and a lot of greenery and blooms – this is an ultimate look! No arbor? Plant some flowers along the fence and around the gate, or put some climbing vines on the fence, and voila, you already have a garden!
Wooden gates are one of the types of gates that are easier to repair and also for a cheaper price. If the timber in a wooden gate becomes damaged, it’s cheaper to repair than a damaged metal or plastic gate.
A beautiful white fence, a curved gate with a matching arbor and some greenery here and there to refresh it and give it a manicured look.
A bit of bold red vines over the gate give a classic and chic feel to the entrance and make the front yard feel traditional.
A classic white fence and a small curved gate are a cool idea if you love classics and even vintage and want that feel for your space.
A classic white fence with a gate and arbor are accented with bold fuchsia blooming vines bring color to the front yard of the house.
A colorful fence, a bold blue gate and arbor fully covered with fuchsia climbers look vibrant, lively and cool and bring interest to the entrance.
A gate arbor done with bold red blooming vines looks absolutely fabulous and brings color and a vivacious feel to the garden.
A gorgeous white picket fence with an arbor over the gate, covered with pink roses, look gorgeous and welcome in.
A green fence and gate plus an arbor and colorful vines climbing up create a lovely modern cottage feel.
A greenery fence and extra bold pink flowers covering the arbor make up a fantastic combo for a dreamy cottage entrance and garden.
A greenery fence looks manicured and lush pink blooms climbing up the arbor add color and chic to the garden.
A grey trellis plus a creative sage gate that resembles a door, with lush blush flourishing vines that add a romantic touch to the garden and make it less manicured and polished.
A living fence and arbor completely covered with greenery and a rich-stained gate for a contrast and to show where the entrance is.
A living greenery fence paired with a simple slate gate and an arbor done with the same vines for a unique, catchy and bold entrance.
A pale blue gate with an arbor and green vines covering it for a fresh touch without getting a too cottage look.
A rustic fence and a gate with a round arch over it are completely covered with lush greenery that composes a real vertical garden.
A rustic stained fence paired with a matching gate, with lush blooming climbers on the fence and garden arch are great for a rustic space.
A rustic weathered wood fence and arbor are accented with blooming yellow vines that bring in some color and make the entrance spectacular.
A shabby wood fence and gate with white hydrangeas and greenery around and over the gate create a secrete garden feel that we all love so much.
A simple fence and a gate with an arbor can be left uncovered if you don't need much privacy and color.
A simple neutral fence and cottage gate plus an arbor done with bold burgundy blooms and greenery for a contrasting touch.
A simple white fence plus a matching gate are always a good idea for a cottage garden, surround them with greenery.
A small and cute garden gate accented with a basket with bright blooms and matching flowers along the path.
A solid white fence, a picket gate covered with lush blush blooms look dreamy, chic and vivacious, this subtle touch of color will make the entrance more welcoming.
A stained wood fence with a gate and an arbor, with bold purplb vines to add color and interest to the entrance.
Cons Of Wooden Garden Gates
Wood isn’t the most durable material, especially for outdoors. If wood dries out, it may fade, crack and warp. If wood decomposes, it can become vulnerable to fungus and dry rot. Wood may need slightly more maintenance than other materials. Harsh weather may cause damage. It’s important to note that all of these cons can be combated with proper treatment methods.
A wooden gate will look attractive in just about any type of garden and is a worthy investment as a feature for your household. It can even increase the value of your home should you decide to sell up at any point.
A stylish black fence and gate refreshed with white hydrangeas that contrast the fence and create a Scandi feel.
A tall wall trellis, a green gate and a red arbor plus greenery, red and white blooms make up a lovely and bold entrance with a classic color combo.
A vintage white garden gate with an arbor over it, with lush blooms on the arbor and along the path already create a garden.
A weathered facade and rough red brick are instantly softenred with lush pink climbers on the fence and arbor.
A weathered wood fence with an arbor covered with wisteria is classics, this charming vine is perfect for a cottage, vintage or secret garden.
A weathered wood fence, gate and arbor, covered with lush greenery and pink blooms are perfect for a shabby chic or vintage-inspired garden.
A weathered wood trellis covered with white blooms and greenery, a simple matching gate and lush flowers climbing up the facade of the house.
A white curved fence and a gate with an arbor covered with lush greenery is a non-typical idea without that cottage feel, with a more modern look.
A white gate and arbor surrounded with super lush blue hydrangeas are a beautiful solution for a cottage garden.
A white gate with a large arbor over it, with greenery and white blooming vines covering the arbor is adorable.
A white picket fence with a gate and an arbor over it, with some purple blooms for a touch of color, surround your fence with vibrant flowers.
A wood fence, a red gate and a white arbor plus greenery covering it, bold red and white blooms lining up the stone garden path.
Bold pink blooms and greenery covering the fence and arbor look ultimate, bold and catchy, they instantly steal the show.
Extra bold fuchsia blooms covering the gate will bring a lot of color to the garden, and will make the space feel like summer.
Green over the gate for a fresh feel and lush blue hydrangeas along the fence bring more privacy to the garden.
Greenery at and over the gate make the entrance feel natural, and a bit secret garden-like, even though there are no blooms.
If you don't have an arbor over the gate, you can surround the fence with blooms you like, and it will look no less dreamy.
Lush green and white flourishing vines completely covering the fence give it a very chic, fresh and unusual look, and a curved gate finishes it off.
Lush greenery over the fate and fence will refresh it visually, and will add a cozy but quite modern feel to the space.
Opulent pink vines covering the fence and arbor add a fresh feel and create an idyllic look in the space.
Pink, blush and white blooming vines over the gate are amazing to make the entrance feel cottage-like, it's a bit messy and hot pink blooms at the gate feel as if it's a garden already.
Refresh your gate with lush greenery or white blooms, such a fresh look is perfect for a cottage garden and entrance.
Vibrant pink vines covering the arbor bring a cozy cottage feel to the space and make it look vibrant, cool and catchy.
You won't need to cover the fence and gate with greenery if you have a lot of lush greenery along them and outside.