An Egyptian garden plan from 1400 BC includes a pergola. Today’s pergolas — constructed primarily from wood or metal — incorporate canvas, stone, clay tiles, plastic or even glass.

Historically, pergolas were simple, overhead structures used to protect garden walkways. They were characterized by long linear shapes, said Gail Hansen, an associate professor and Extension ...

Ideally, a pergola should be sited to optimize shade and airflow while enhancing the surrounding landscape.' Mary 10 Ft. X 11 Ft. Cedar Wood Framed Pergola ...

I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to work ...

You may get by with 4-by-6 posts, but, trust me, 6-by-6 posts would be better. Your top beams that will be on either side of the posts need to be at least a 2-by-10s so they don’t look undersized.