Tropicals & Tender Perennials: a dilemma , 0 by Texasgrower

Texasgrower wrote:
I have three wisteria that are supported by a 28 ft long trellis. The trellis is 8 ft tall with the wisteria riding above that. But again, they are down by the street in the front yard, 3/4 of an acre away. I might look into seeing if I could place a brug or too down there. The bed in front of the wisteria has crapes, peonies, clematis, roses, lantana, spirea, chinese fringe, and zinnias in the summer. I know it sounds like a lot but it works. In the spring there is iris and daffs down there too. I think I need to balance out the front by planting some things on the opposite side. I could raise the canopy of the trees to let more light in. I have bougainvillia but they are potted. I think they's die back in my zone. I don't know for sure, but I'd hate to lose them. They remind me of my time in Florida.

Veronica, a pergola sounds like a beautiful solution. But...... there's always a but.......getting my husband to build one is another thing. I'm still waiting on the deck in the backyard. You all are giving great ideas and I will be in the yard trying to incorporate them into my plan.