Plant it in shade or sun, but not for the weird flowers, as they will be hidden. Best used on a chain link fence, fire escape, a strong lattice privacy screen, pergola or arbour.

Step 7: The lattice frame consists of two rectangular assemblies with the lattice fastened between them. The frame pieces that face the interior of the pergola are made with 1x4 lumber.

Pergolas never go out of style; these lattice-topped, open-air structures have been beloved by shade-seekers since the Renaissance. For over a century, PM has published plans readers can use to ...

The pergola is beautiful but it wouldn’t harm adding more colour to it. One of the ways of doing so is by adding flowers and vines crawling up and over the rafters and down the vertical posts.

Pergola styles vary with the homeowner’s space availability, budget, and design style. For the budget-conscious and handy, a pergola kit offers a DIY option that's both easy and rewarding.