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        "text": "While both pergolas and gazebos provide shade and define outdoor spaces, their structures differ. A pergola typically features an open, slatted roof supported by columns, offering partial shade and a framework for climbing plants. They are often integrated into existing structures or extend from a home. A gazebo, on the other hand, is a freestanding, often octagonal or round structure with a solid or semi-solid roof, providing more complete shade and shelter. Gazebos usually include built-in seating and create a more enclosed, private retreat within the garden.",
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        "description": "A pergola has an open, slatted roof offering partial shade, often attached, while a gazebo is a freestanding structure with a solid roof, providing more complete shelter."
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