A metal garden gate with sleek, simple lines turns a side shade garden into a private, secret space. Here, the black gate, gray walls, and stone walk create a neutral backdrop for the palette of ...

The baseline price for a garden gate is $50, and the cost goes up from there, depending on the size and design. A 3-by-5-foot Gothic trellis costs $40.

Likewise, arbors and gates needn’t be at the start of a path — they can be in the middle of a pathway, too; it depends where you want that focus and transition (or shade).