One of my all time favorite trellises that my grandmother used now stands in my front yard as a testament to the stability and durability of iron décor for your yard and garden.
This lovely piece has lasted for over sixty years and still does the job it was originally bought for; a home for climbing roses.
I find iron to be a great material for all kinds of décor from furniture to arbors and trellises to plant stands, brackets and pot holders.
It is stronger than a lot of the other types of things you can buy, is virtually maintenance free and makes a beautiful contribution to the look and feel of your yard.
Wrought iron is another great material as long as it is powder coated to resist rust and I find that most reputable companies always powder coat their iron products.
One of the most beautiful garden benches I have ever seen was designed with wrought iron and had woven leaves climbing up the back as the back rest.
It was not only stunning but very comfortable as well.
Some wrought iron furniture can be a bit hard on the behind so I do recommend using a good outdoor cleanable cushion to place in the seats.
This will help protect you and the chair or bench.
Another thing I like about using iron is you can paint it if you choose and that alone can help spruce up the yard or change the look and feel of a garden.
You can use iron throughout your entire yard and garden as well as on patios and decks for seating areas, displaying plants or pots, tables, hooks and brackets and most everything else you can think of.
It will last a lifetime, look great and become one of your favorite ways to decorate your outdoor spaces.