Leafy grape vines bring this pergola to life. Should you grow vines on your patio cover? Pros: Beautiful Filtered shade Aroma Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Cons: Messy – may drop leaves and debris Maintenance – requires sweeping and trimming Attracts bees, wasps and spiders Can be a good hiding spot for snakes and lizards Weight…
Executive Chef at La Pergola since 1994, Heinz Beck has been the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding achievement throughout a long and prestigious career. The menu at La Pergola is his greatest achievement to date – innovative and exciting while maintaining a respect for culinary tradition and remembering that great cooking is about fresh…
One thing that can really make or break an outdoor space is lighting. Lighting is what really sets the mood as a hot summer night starts to wind down and a cool breeze (hopefully) begins to blow. Our last house had a pergola already built on the property, so it was easy enough to string…
Pergolas don’t always have flat roofs. Pergolas are open-air garden structures, most of which have flat, open-beam roofs resting on columns. Most are entryways to gardens, yards or front doors and are shady due to vining plants weaving through their joists. Although sometimes constructed of unexpected materials, such as the historic metal and glass pergola…
Improve your pergola with a cover or shade Pergolas and other outdoor architectural structures can provide an interesting look and feel but frequently do not provide the amount of blockage from the sun or elements that is desired. A variety of design approaches can be used to address this issue. Pergola top-covers can be fabricated…