What to cover a pergola with?
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Advice on colour and plants for pergola and decking
Comments (2)I would always suggest leaving wood to weather naturally. When it reaches a pale grey colour it is strong and should last for years. Remember, staining, oiling etc wooden structures means that you will need to re-apply products every couple of years. Also, if you plan to cover the pergola then why stain it at all? As far as plants are concerned you could plant evergreen clematis armandii with white flowers, or Clematis urophylla 'Winter Beauty' for white flowers during the winter, even deciduous clematis montana. Clematis grow quickly and will soon cover the pergola. You could also plant evergreen trachelospermum jasminoides for scent or jasminum officinale or wonderful wisteria floribunda alba. As for shrubs you could add cornus kousa, climbing rose 'Iceberg, or rose madame Alfred carriere, perhaps some grasses like pennisetum and calamagrostis - there are lots of white flowering plants. It all depends upon the aspect of the garden and whether or not you plan to plant in pots or in the ground, and how hands on a gardener you want to be. You need to think about framing the view, rather than blocking it entirely. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best. Try, experiment and enjoy. There may be casualties along the way, but that's how we all learn to garden....See MoreI am looking for a pergola with retractable cover 2.5m x 3m
Comments (2)Hi Jason, I a quick look and found one that might suit your needs perfectly. https://www.houzz.co.uk/products/vidaxl-pergola-steel-with-retractable-roof-cream-3x3-m-prvw-vr~108856203 Hope this is helpful. Regards Kate The Houzz Team...See More5 Reasons for buying an Awning/Pergola
Comments (8)We've recently decided to install an awning, because it will provide shade for our new glazed doors and reduce heat gain without blocking the view and access to the garden (unlike blinds). It will also provide some privacy for our back extension and garden as we are quite overlooked at the back - so there's an addition to your list! Aesthetics, hmm well that would be a con for me, but they are getting much better looking especially the more minimal full cassette designs. (Not so keen on the stripes and frills personally!)...See MoreWhat colour to paint the Pergola with dark brown decking?
Comments (1)I see a lilac picnic bench there, so how about a similar colour. I painted my pergola purple to add colour to my garden. I also have purple, blue, white and yellow flowering shrubs....See Morepapayalady
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