A simple and quick way to create an eye-catching feature in the garden Whatever your style of garden you can create an eye-catching feature by adding an elegant arch with a gate or a seat. Among the many designs on the market are the Kensington and Westminster Plus designs from Gardman.

Both these classically styled, free-standing arches can also be effectively used as supports for climbing plants. Each arch is 2.3m high and 1.16m wide.

The arches, seats and gates are available in black or verdigris for a weathered look.Ground spikes for easy installation are also included The Westminster and Kensington Arch Plus are priced at £79.99, and a seat or gate costs £24.99.

Also new from Gardman this season is the Elegance Wooden Arch, available in tan or green, and priced at £39.99. It is a rustic, sturdy structure with latticed sides, perfect for more informal gardens.

The posts can be sunk into the soil or concrete, or used with metal ground spikes, available in packs of four, priced at £4.99 All these products are available from good garden centres. For stockists, call 01406 372227