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Practically-Perfect Plants for a Florida Pergola

The humid heat and daily rain showers of Florida lore are a gift and a curse for homeowners looking to enjoy their outdoor living space, especially if it receives direct sun all day. Creating a shaded outdoor oasis is the ideal solution to making this space more livable. The silver lining of the oft-oppressive Florida weather is it allows an array of tropical foliage to flourish. Blending the right plants with a modern pergola can not only make for a relaxation destination, but can bring some next-level décor to the backyard, patio or pool deck. The landscaping that augments your Florida pergola space can be an exercise in artistic expression, but there are some limitations. The right plants can deliver a dash of floral color and improve the privacy of the outdoor space. The wrong plant selection can risk damage to the structure, especially motorized adjustable louvered roof pergolas. So, let’s explore some key considerations and landscaping options that work well for pergolas in Florida. Florida pergola style. Pergola Location Impacts Plant Selection While a pergola is designed to block out the sun, when necessary, modern adjustable louvered roofs can actually control the amount of sun and shade your outdoor living space will receive. In most Florida locations, orienting the pergola so its louvers open to the south will maximize the amount of sun you can choose to allow in. Once the louvered pergola’s orientation is determined, you can start to evaluate the plants that best fit the amount of sun the space will see. Another key consideration is how much water each plant prefers. When the roof of the pergola is closed, it will ship water through its integrated drainage system. That runoff can be feed right down to the plantings or channeled away to prevent over watering of some plants. Best Climbing Plants For A Florida Pergola Climbing plants trained to an attached trellis can really help your pergola fit into the surrounding landscape. Confining the growing vines to the trellis will keep them from damaging your pergola, and reduce maintenance demands. While it requires some added time for pruning and training the climbing plants, the final look and feel will be worth the effort. What climbing plants should you consider for your Florida pergola? Here are a few that are preferred: Carolina Jessamine – Blooming from late winter through the early spring, the fragrant Carolina jessamine can grow up to 20 feet. Take advantage of that expansive vine by training it on lattice for a bountiful bunch of blooms.Bougainvillea – A hardy and aromatic flower, the bougainvillea’s small flower bunches are able to handle high-heat. Available in a massive array of colors they can be mixed-and-matched to complement your home and pergola color selections.Coral Honeysuckle – Loved by hummingbirds, these red tubular clusters of flowers really pop against the disc-shaped leaves from which they spring. With its thin vine structure, coral honeysuckle is easily trained and enjoys the full sun. Carolina JessamineBougainvilleaCoral Honeystuckle Ground Plants Flowering shrubs around the base of a residential pergola can create some privacy or simply accent the vertical-growing vines. Striking the right balance of privacy and open sight-lines throughout the outdoor space means choosing plants that max out at about three or four feet tall. Florida has a bountiful array of native plants that are ideal for this purpose, including: Muhly Grass – This ornamental grass grows to about three feet tall with fluffy pink, purple or white flowers on top. A row of muhly grass can create an ethereal cloud along a border of your pergola.Coontie – Also known as Florida arrowroot, the coontie is an evergreen ground cover with feathery leaves. It is salt-tolerant making it great for coastal zones, and it supports an endangered butterfly that could find its way to your outdoor living space to hatch.Yucca – With wide-blade, sharp grassy leaves, the yucca can provide a great delineation between the pergola space and surrounding backyard. Sprouting bright white clusters of flowers in the summer and fall, there are several species native to Florida including Spanish bayonet and Adam’s needle varieties. Even better, if you decide to replace the plant, the roots can be cooked and eaten! Pink Muhly GrassCoontieYucca Florida 2021 Trendy Garden Stars With everyone spending so much time entertaining at home as of late, gardening has become one of the go-to passions for homeowners. If you want to make sure your pergola landscaping will be on-trend for increased Instagram love, here are some of the hottest Florida-approved beauties that are setting the gardening world aflame in 2021 according to Gardening Etc. Monochrome Gardens – Selecting a single color to unit all the plantings around your pergola can make for a contrasting background for your entertaining, and your social media photos. The experts suggest an all-white color scheme, that lets your other décor selections pop.Colorful Container Gardens – Planting climbing vines and ground plants in colorful pots and containers is a great way to bring some vegetation to your pergola on a deck or patio. Look to combine different container materials and colors to accent the colors of your outdoor space.Home-Grown Vegetables – Another byproduct of pandemic living saw homeowners planting more vegetable gardens, but not just everyday staples. What set the web on fire were odd and unique veggies like ruffled cabbages, unusual herbs and flowering beans. Something like the yucca mentioned above can bring excitement to your pergola, dinner presentations and your Instagram feed. Container GardensGrowing Vegetables The perfect outdoor space doesn’t have to be difficult. With Azenco aluminum pergolas, you’ll unlock the design The Azenco aluminum pergolas are made with an innovative design that allows homeowners across Florida landscapes to bring more vegetation into their backyards. DOWNLOAD AZENCO PERGOLA BROCHURE
9 Perfect Texas Plants for Your Pergola

A pergola embellished with Texas plants can easily turn the arid heat of an afternoon into an oasis. With a more traditional fixed-roof pergola or a modern pergola, with motorized adjustable louvered roof, some living décor will help plants seamlessly blend with your outdoor space. With some soothing plantings around, and even growing right on, your aluminum outdoor structure, it will quickly become a relaxation destination. Plant selection for your pergola space is both a decorative act and a scientific one. Some Texas plants quickly grow out of control if not maintained, and some can even damage mechanized pergolas. So, let’s take a look at some key considerations and a few Texas plant options that are ideal for the heat. Location is Important for Your Pergola Plantings If you are in the market for a dynamic outdoor shade covering like an adjustable louvered roof pergola, chances are your outdoor space is getting a lot of sun. Orienting the pergola to maximize shade is one of the first details a qualified pergola dealer will discuss with a new customer. In Texas, expect them to look to design your pergola so it opens southerly to allow in the most sun. With the orientation confirmed, you can start to look at Texas plant options that will best fit the sun exposure, local planting zone and the anticipated rain fall. Make sure to take advantage of your pergola’s integrated drainage system which can conveniently deposit plant-feeding rainwater right by their roots. Azenco Pergolas Draining System. Best Climbing Plants To Accent A Pergola in Texas Climbing plants can really add ambiance to a pergola, but with modern adjustable louvered roof pergolas, climbing plants need to be confined to accessorizing lattice work to prevent damage to the motorized components of the pergola. Ultimately, the little extra time pruning and training will be worth it. What top 3 Texas plants, native or not, should you consider? CLIMBING ROSES – The quintessential classic, climbing roses are resilient and low-maintenance. Available in an array of colors, they can easily accent your unique exterior decor. BOUGAINVILLEA – Another hardy and aromatic flower, the bougainvillea sprouts small flower bunches. Able to stand up to frost and high-heat, with diverse floral colors readily available, they too can complement your home and pergola color selections. CLEMATIS – Unlike the previous suggestions on this list, clematis naturally wraps itself onto lattice work, so there’s no need to train the vines as they grow. Once on the move, clematis grows fast, so it’s ideal for large pergola spaces or if you’re in a hurry for it to look grown-in. This hardy climber does best when its roots stay cool, so planting it where the base is shaded by surrounding plants is best. Climbing RosesBougainvilleaClematis Ground Plants Planting flowering bushes and shrubs around the perimeter of your pergola can add some much-needed privacy. Unless you are looking for total seclusion, it’s ideal to select plants that will only grow to three or four feet tall. This will help preserve sightlines around your outdoor space. In most of Texas, limited rainfall has become a routine reality, so choosing plants that thrive in arid conditions will ensure your décor vision comes to life. Some, ideal Texas plants for pergolas include: DRWARF FIREBUSH – Drought resistant, Firebrush blooms with distinctive orange and red tube-shaped flowers and turns burnt burgundy in the fall. Be sure to purchase the dwarf variety, which only grows to about three or four feet. SAGE – Not only does sage endure the Texas heat, it thrives. With a dozen varieties hardy enough for even full sun, look for the Majestic or Mealy Blue for some flower diversity. SHRIMP PLANT – An evergreen, the flowering species of shrimp plant blooms…you guessed it…resemble shrimp. Dwarf FirebushBlue SageShrimp Plant 2021’s Haute Plants of Texas All the time spent at home recently has made home gardening a popular leisure activity. For pergola owners looking to use Texas plants to make their outdoor space Instagram-ready, here are a few of the hottest Texas-approved options that are blowing up the gardening world in 2021 according to Gardening Etc. SUCCULENTS – These draught-resistant babies come in innumerable varieties. The trend-watchers suggest looking at fishbone cactus and pilea for eye-catching options. CONTAINER GARDENS – What’s old is new again, and container gardens are back. Take this trend up a notch by mixing-and-matching pot materials, then swap them around whenever you want a fresh feel to your outdoor living space. GROW YOUR OWN VEGGIES – Home gardening really took off in the last year, no surprise, but choosing varieties of your favorite vegetables that will impress is what’s really cool right now. Selections like ruffled cabbages, unusual herbs and flowering beans can add some showstopping impact around your pergola, dinner table and on your social media feed. SucculentsContainer GardensGrowing Vegetables When it comes to creating the perfect outdoor space, there are many plants that can be used. With Azenco aluminum pergolas unlocking their unique design possibilities and making this luxury amenity more accessible for homeowners across Texas landscapes; you will have access to not just one but two different ways of bringing vegetation into your backyard. DOWNLOAD AZENCO PERGOLA BROCHURE
How to Choose A Contractor for Your Outdoor Living Project

Knowing how to choose a contractor for your pergola, carport or pool enclosure project can often seem like a daunting task. Building code requirements, industry lingo, and simply knowing what you should be asking of a prospective contractor can be overwhelming. Well, here’s of brief primer to help you understand the process and, hopefully, be more comfortable as you find the installation superstar that you and your project deserve. Respect Their Time And Expect The Same Finding the right contractor for your outdoor living project will take some time, both yours and theirs. Remember, that contractor is take their valuable time to meet and develop initial project proposals. You can streamline their proposal process by having done some research and bringing some sense of the outdoor structure you would like to add to the first meeting. Scheduling that consultation when all household decision-makers can attend will also ensure you and your contractor are on the same page for the project. At the same time, if the prospective contractor does not show up when they say or fails to respect your valuable time, it’s likely a sign of trouble down the road. Always Start With A Local Expert Most outdoor living space projects are going to necessitate multiple levels of local permitting. Working with a qualified local contractor skilled in navigating the local regulations will save you a lot of time, and probably money. It is also important to choose a contractor with extensive experience building pergolas and other outdoor structures. They will have the knowledge to help you decide whether a standalone pergola is best or if it should be attached to your home, whether a fixed-roof pergola is ideal for you or an adjustable louvered roof. Azenco has cultivated a nationwide network of qualified dealers who we’ve trained to properly install our products. CONTACT US to find one of our pre-qualified local contractors in your region. What Information Should A Quote Include? The quote is the first step in your analysis. While this is not the final contract pricing, it should still provide a comprehensive overview of all project costs. When building an outdoor structure like a pergola, the term “quote” doesn’t really convey the breadth of detail that will show up in your contractor’s project proposal. The proposal will include a detailed scope of work based on the design considerations you and they have previously discussed. Make sure the proposal includes all necessary fees, and confirm any that are not included in the bottom-line quote. A qualified, experienced contractor with knowledge of your local regulations should be able to pretty-accurately anticipate much of the upcoming requirements for your project such as: the hard cost for the pergola itself, engineeringfoundation and footing requirementspergola permitelectrical permitting needsdesign feesinstallation costs, etc. Check To Make Sure The Contractor Is Licensed and Insured At this initial proposal phase, it’s also a smart idea to check the contractor’s license and insurance status. All contractors are required to hold a state-issued license. A qualified contractor will volunteer a copy of their license for your inspection. It’s also a good idea to ensure the contractor is properly insured. You should request documentation for their general liability insurance, which protects you in case they damage your home. Also confirm they hold workers’ compensation insurance in case their workers are injured on the job. Take Note of Their Communication Style As you interview contractors, pay attention to how they work with you, especially how they communicate about the modern pergola project, and that they are respectful of your time. The initial sales process can be an indicator of how that contractor will work with you throughout the project, which can often take up to six months. If the prospective contractor fails to show up for a meeting, fails to provide price quotes timely, etc., those are all red flags that could portend trouble down the road. There is certainly a lot of industry terminology that a good contractor will help you understand along the way. You can likely streamline the proposal process by learning some of the lingo too. A good contractor will have the ability to present their work in laymen’s terms so you are both understanding each other, and are creating a shared expectation for the project results. Check Out Their Previous Work Reputable contractors will be eager to showcase their previous work. You should absolutely ask to see their photo gallery. Some may share pictures or videos, but the ideal contractor will invite you to visit the homes at which they have completed projects in the past. If you have the opportunity, ask their previous clients how it was to work with them, whether the project was completed on time and on budget, etc. You can also ask their advice on how to choose a contractor. Afterall, they were in your shoes not so long ago. How To Choose A Contractor: Check Reviews and References Again, a qualified contractor will likely volunteer some references. If you haven’t been offered the opportunity to visit their projects already, you should make sure to take the opportunity to at least contact those past clients. When you speak with references, you’ll likely ask about how their experience was working with your prospective contractor, the quality of their work, timeliness in executing the project, etc. But, it’s also important to qualify the experience of the reference. Have they ever worked with other contractors, or was this their only experience? If they have, how did your prospective contractor compare to their other experiences? Lastly, online reviews can be a valuable reference point for a contractor’s past work. Make sure to source reviews from a quality source such as Google Reviews which works diligently to validate its reviewers. Meet Their Team Take the opportunity to meet the prospective contractor at their offices. While on-site consultations are necessary to make design and engineering decisions, an office session will allow you a chance to meet their team and see their operation. A contractor […]
Which Pergola Materials Are Best For Your Home?

Pergolas come in all shapes and sizes. They can be manufactured from a litany of materials. Popular material options in today’s modern pergola market are PVC, vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum. While all of these material options can physically last a long time and are easy to clean, they all offer varying levels of strength, longevity, cost and styling. Let’s explore some of the pros and cons of these popular pergola materials. PVC Pergolas You may be more familiar with PVC from its common usage in home plumbing, but the material can also be molded to virtually infinite shapes and sizes. While it is a durable material, PVC needs to be thick to be strong. If you’ve ever held a section of PVC pipe, you know it is rather heavy for its size. In the construction of a PVC pergola, the material is only used for the exterior of the structure. The internal support is usually fabricated from stronger and more lightweight aluminum. So, the weight of the internal support and the exterior material does compound to make a PVC pergola pretty heavy. Sunroom made with PVC windows. Vinyl Pergolas Vinyl pergolas have become increasingly popular as an affordable DIY pergola option. Available in kits of varying dimensions, the formed plastic can take on just about any decorative shape. Similar to the vinyl siding seen on some homes, the material itself will last a long time. But, just like the home siding, it fades in the sun over time. The vinyl also has the potential to warp or sag under the weight of collecting ice and snow. For homeowners needing a temporary pergola, or one they are able to move to new locations later, a vinyl pergola kit might be an option. If the long-range durability and robust color accuracy is more important for your pergola investment, then other materials are worth considering. Fiberglass Pergolas Fiberglass offers improved strength, durability and fade resistance compared to PVC or vinyl. Fiberglass will survive extreme heat and extreme cold, and it can take a coat of paint when chipped or scratched. The major downside to a fiberglass pergola is the cost. Fiberglass pergola kits often come in three times the cost of a wood pergola, and double that of a comparable aluminum pergola. So, unless your project requires some extremely unique exterior shapes, fiberglass is a less-preferred option. Aluminum Pergolas Though not all aluminum pergolas are of the same caliber and quality (see more on this below), aluminum is among the most effective materials to fabricate an outdoor structure like a pergola. Its lightweight strength allows the extruded segments to be customized for long seamless sections. This strength also allows aluminum louvers to support their own weight, eliminating the need for internal support structures. Aluminum can also be contoured into unique shapes and decorative designs. The material is also an ideal recipient of powder coating which safeguards against sun-induced color fade, and protects against rust. While an aluminum pergola will come with a higher price tag than some other materials, its durability and corrosion-resistance ensure your pergola investment will stand up to anything Mother Nature can throw at it. Azenco’s Extreme Durability Aluminum The Azenco pergolas are fabricated from virgin 6060 T6 aluminum. While the material is fully recyclable at the end of the pergola’s life, Azenco employs newly forged aluminum to deliver the highest quality structures to our customers. Azenco heat-treats the T6 aluminum alloy to artificially age the metal, making it extremely corrosion-resistant and imparting a greater tolerance for extreme temperatures. It is this process that allows Azenco pergolas to stand up to snow, wind, rain and arid heat for years. Once our powder-coating is applied to the exterior of the pergola, it will stand as a lasting centerpiece for any outdoor space for years to come. Pergola Materials: Price Comparison Pergola cost can differ greatly based on the material selection alone, but there are several additional factors that ultimately decide the bottom-line for a truly special outdoor living space. The overall size of a pergola project will, obviously, be a deciding factor. Any optional feature sets a homeowner selects can also impact pricing. For example, Azenco offers an array of intuitive options from: a range of embedded LED lightingintegrated patio fans and electric outletssmart sensor arrays that can automatically close the louvered roof at the first sign of rainautomatic screensdecorative partsdifferent types of roofs, and more. Unless you are extremely handy, installation costs will vary by region, and site-specific building code requirements can also play a factor. Pricing for Azenco pergolas varies greatly depending on the job specifications, scope of work, and local building codes where the project is located. So, any interested homeowners or contractors should contact us to be connected with a one of our pre-qualified regional dealers for accurate project budgets. DOWNLOAD OUR OUTDOOR STRUCTURES BROCHURE