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9 Garden Gates That Hinge on Charm

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Whether it opens onto a secret garden or a charming cottage bursting with roses, the garden gate inspires plenty of daydreams. Gather ideas for your own garden hideaway with these nine creative examples using iron, wood and stone.

Beach Style Exterior by Ike Kligerman Barkley


Beach Style Landscape by Ike Kligerman Barkley
1. Secret garden gate. For privacy (and mystery) you can’t do much better than a gate tucked within a tall hedge. The greenery-archway combo, seen at left, fronts the street side of the home, providing a buffer from traffic noise; the opposite side, above, features a curved gate within a neatly trimmed hedge.

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Traditional Landscape by Zaremba & Company
2. Double-door gate. A double door brings a formal feel to the garden entrance, especially when flanked by brick columns as shown here. A border of low hedges takes the place of a fence.

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Traditional Landscape by Pedersen Associates
3. Bungalow gate. This arbor-topped Western red cedar gate is a charming match for a bungalow or cottage-style home. Boost the charm even more by growing fragrant climbing roses over the arbor. A solid wood gate like this is a good choice when you want to keep pets in (or out of) the yard.

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Traditional Landscape by Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
4. Vegetable garden gate. In a large vegetable garden with more than one entrance, consider aligning the gates for a symmetrical look. Here, roof-like trellises rise above rustic wooden gates, with a grid of paths laid between.

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Traditional Landscape by Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
5. Field gate. This low gate and stacked-stone wall call to mind the gates opening onto farmland in rural England (and New England). Blue hydrangea and bluestone pavers leading to the gate are charming and low-maintenance.

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Traditional Landscape by Doyle Herman Design Associates
6. Arched stone and iron gate. An arched stone wall with iron gate is classic, formal and built to last ages. Try this on an expansive property leading to a topiary garden, or downsize it as an entry to a small secret garden.

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Traditional Landscape by Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
7. Mermaid Manor gate. Mermaids of laser-cut stainless steel were custom-made for this home, which is nicknamed Mermaid Manor. Find a local metalworker to create a symbol special to you, then attach it to your garden gate for a personal touch.

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Traditional Landscape by Suzman Design Associates
8. Arched arbor gate. Whether part of a stone wall, as shown here, or a simple wooden fence, an arched arbor is undeniably charming. Grow roses or another fragrant climbing plant over the arbor, and plant perennial beds along the fence line.

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Contemporary Landscape by Land Expressions LLC
9. Decorative metalwork gate. It won’t keep the dogs in (unless lined) but a gate this lovely is made more with inspiration in mind. Work with an artisan to create a gate that speaks to you and fits your site perfectly.

Tell us: Do you have a garden gate you’re proud of? Share a photo in the Comments!

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