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Pergola Final Touches From "Weekend Landscaping" episode WKL-313

Host Jessie Mack Burns is 13 hours in to the poolside patio project and she is well on her way to giving the lanai a new lease on life. The pergola structure has been added, but the work is not finished yet. New molding, lighting, plants and furniture need to be added.

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Materials used in this episode:

Pneumatic nail gun, nails
Speed square
2x6 boards
2x4 boards
Spacer
Lag shield
Brackets, washers, bolts
Ratchet
Measuring tape

Additional Touches

Figure A

• We needed to address the existing sliding glass doors. Redwood molding was used to trim the doors to tie in with the pergola (figure A). Tip: It’s a good idea to have a helper when installing molding to ensure that it’s straight.
  

  Figure B

• We then installed the new light fixtures (figure B). Safety Alert: Remember to turn off the power at the main box.
  

  Figure C

• Carpet tiles were chosen for the flooring (figure C). These tiles come in different sizes and colors. They are perfect for indoors and covered outdoor patios. They are kid friendly and very easy to wash and remove.

Plants used in this episode:

Mordern Fireglow Rose
Yellow Trumpet Creeper
Thompson Seedless Grape
Black Knight Butterfly Bush
Lavender Cranesbill
English Spike Lavender
Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Planting

Note: The plants used in this episode grow well in the northeast region. Make sure you use plants that do well in your own climate zone.

• Massive, tall containers to match the height of the pergola were used for planting (figure D). Fireglow roses were placed in pots, while a campsis was used to trail the pergola (figure E). Geraniums, seedless grapes, rosemary and lavender were also used to add special touches (figure F).

  Figure D

  Figure E

  Figure F

  
  

• Tip: Consider adding fragrant vines to your pergola. Jasmine will twine its way through other vines. It smells fantastic and blooms almost year round. Honeysuckle is good too. It has a rich smell in the spring.
  

  Figure G

• Finally, unique outdoor furniture was placed on the new lanai (figure G). We used furniture designed by Philippe Starck.
  
  
  

  RESOURCES :
  

  Furniture

  Description: Bubble Club sofa & armchair; designed by Phillippe Starck
  Model/Color/ISBN#: #1766 & #1767 wax white
  Dimensions: 31.5" H x 77" W x 31.5" D x 17.5" seat height; 31.5" H x 41" D x 30" W x 17.5" seat height
  Approximate retail price: $736, $507
  

  Description: Pankotto Bench; designed by Bruno Rainaldi
  Model/Color/ISBN#: #3818 dark grey
  Dimensions: 17.5" H x 66.5" L x 15.5" D
  Approximate retail price: $350
  

  Distributor:
  Design Within Reach
  Website: www.dwr.com
  

  Floor Covering

  Description: Floor carpet tiles; 100% nylon face Model/Color/ISBN#: AX5179 Orange; Seafoam; Cream; Cocoa Dimensions: 19.7" x 19.7" Approximate Retail Price: $11/tile

  Distributor:
  Design Within Reach
  Website: www.dwr.com
  

  Pots
  

  Description: Tall Flared Cone Planters (set of 3)
  Model/Color/ISBN #: #5-6060-GM
  Dimensions: (largest) 44" H x 25" outside diam, 22" inside diam.
  Approximate Retail Price: $500
  

  Description: Zinc square planters (set of 4)
  Model/Color/ISBN #: #5-8520 Black
  Dimensions: 18" x 18"
  Approximate Retail Price: $116
  

  Distributor:
  Asian Ceramics, Inc.
  Website: www.asian-ceramics.com
  

  Redwood Stain
  

  Description: Superdeck Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding Stain
  Model/Color/ISBN#: #2312
  

  Distributor:
  Duckback Products, Inc.
  Website: www.superdeck.com
  

  Soil Amendments
  

  Description: Gardner & Bloome Organic Potting Soil
  

  Distributor:
  Kellogg's Garden Products
  Website: www.kellogggarden.com
  

  Tools
  

  DeWALT Industrial Tool Col
  Website: www.dewalt.com
  

  Plants
  

  Monrovia Horticultural Craftsmen
  Website: www.monrovia.com
  

  ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  	Adding a Pergola
  	Pergola Final Touches