A backyard make-over is a big job anyway you look at it: it involves plenty of hard work, dedication, and in the end, satisfaction. When you finish re-inventing your backyard living area, no matter whether you have a pool, a patio, both, or something entirely unique, you want to be sure that you've done all you can to help your work stand out. A pergola can do just that.

A pergola isn't always the first thing to come to mind when thinking of backyard remodeling, but it can go a long way in adding the little extra something to make your patio, garden, pool, or combination really stand out.

The main use of a pergola is to connect two areas in a garden or patio with an overhead arc. The path underneath is often made of stone or concrete pavers, and the combination of a paved pathway with an overhead cover adds elegance and a sense of completeness to the entire scene.

Another option that comes along with the installation of a pergola is to have vines or some kind of plant growing on it. This way, you can turn your rest and relaxation area into a work of landscaping in addition to utility. Whether you are connecting a path from a patio to a pool, or simply ornamenting you garden to lend it a little more power to impress, a pergola can do wonders. Don't let your backyard makeover carry to completion without considering where you could use one.