Plants for PergolasBy Kevin Pobjie

It can be disappointing when your home improvements to your Sydney home do not seamlessly blend with the rest of your property.

Carports stand out because of their different material to houses, and pergolas become a random wooden structure either in front of the house or in the middle of the yard.

If you are considering carports or pergolas for your Sydney home but you are worried about the potential for incongruity, do not despair because with the help of a green thumb you can make carports or pergolas look as though they’ve always been a feature of your Sydney home

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The following is a list of fantastic climbing plants that each have their own unique style but they all are perfect for the Australian environment:

Golden Hop: This twining climber has beautiful green leaves that suit homes of a coastal or oriental design. Its love of sunlight makes it a great choice for any Australian garden.

Hybrid Tea Rose: Though this plant might require a little more care than other shrubs and scrambling climbers, its beautiful flowers in a wide range of colours make it perfect for homes that follow a cottage or formal style.

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Bougainvillea: This hardy South American plant easily handles the Australian climate, and can actually grow quite tall and large very quickly. It is often used for screening and would be perfect for climbing over a pergola or beautifying a carport.

Orange Trumpet Creeper: By training it onto a support from a young age, this creeper’s vibrant clutches of orange flowers will suit most informal home designs, such as coastal or tropical designs.

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White Blue Eyes Wisteria: Like the Orange Trumpet Creeper, this Wisteria should be trained onto a support from the young age but the extra effort is worth it for its beautiful white and purple flowers that grow in abundance.

Japanese Star Jasmine: As long as there is at least a little bit of sunlight, Japanese Star Jasmine will grow. This particular twining climber also has a very pleasant and sweet fragrance.

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If you’re ready to start on home improvements like carports and pergolas for your Sydney home, and you know which plants would perfectly suit your additions,

call Wizard Home Improvements in Sydney on 1300 920 788 to arrange your free measure and quote.