Small metal arbour

[noslimbody]

I think one of these would be perfect for my smallish garden. I have seen a couple I like on line with benches attached. I'm worried about stability, don't these things just sink into the ground? (I presume they have metal spikes?) I could just get a wooden one, but want something that doesn't require much maintenance, also love the look of the more ornate ones.
This is the one I like

[Rhubarbgarden]

I have one, although not as ornate. If you sit it on a couple of paving slabs it won't sink or get muddy/weedy. Then you have planting holes either side to grow your climbers in.

[noslimbody]

Thanks Rhubarbgarden, don't know why I didn't think of that!
Did you use any fasteners or anything on the paving slab to stop it from just toppling over?

[Rhubarbgarden]

No, once the climbing roses got going they anchored it down!