Garden Follies was developed in response to a desire for attractive obelisks that would create focal interest, yet also provide sturdy and long lasting support for many of the more interesting plants commonly grown. We have designed and created gardens for ourselves and our customers over a number of years and it became apparent that nothing was really available to add visual and practical structure to a garden bed.
Climbers and vines such as clematis, honeysuckle, sweet peas and morning glories all need a strong support to handle the size and weight they attain. Tall perennials prefer a structure to grow up through. Showy plants need not be delegated to the back of the garden against a wall. With a decent sized obelisk they can be brought forward and central.
Obelisks commonly available are made out of twig, tiny lathe-sized wood, or thin metal. None of them have the height or strength to support a plant of any size. Not too many can endure more than one or two seasons outside.
We have developed three unique designs which we sell as kits. Our kits are made of 2 X 2 inch eastern cedar. A characteristic of eastern cedar is that it contains natural preservatives making our obelisks able to withstand harsh outdoor weather for years. They can be stained, or if left natural, will weather to a silvery grey. All the wood is pre-cut with countersunk screw holes. All hardware is included with comprehensive diagrams and assembly instructions.
Our obelisk kits are designed, handcrafted and packaged in Westmeath,Ontario, Canada in our own workshop.
About Us
Cedar Obelisk Kits
To contact Garden Follies:
phone Karen Timm at (613) 587-4401
or Gail Marion at (613) 587-4826.
e-mail ktimm@nrtco.net
or bluroom@nrtco.net
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