I have a pergola at the back of my place. I find that the plants under it
do so much better than those that are out in the full glare of the sun. The
beauty of the shadecloth is that the rain (when it does come!) just
percolates through. It also makes a nice spot to have a rest or a meal out
of the glare of the sun.
I don't know what strength it is though.

I know the branches you mean. I think they're tea tree or something
similar.

Judanne

"Jason Paris" wrote in message
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Hi folks,

I've got a pergola out the back without a roof. My wife and I are
tossing up options for a translucent-style roof (ie, Shadecloth,
corrugated fibreglass etc) so that we may keep plants beneath it, and
give them some shelter.

Was hoping you'd share your opinions pros & cons of the different
roofing materials that you may have used yourselves.

Oh, we're also considering a kinda "thatched" roof too - not
traditional thatching (as one would see on European cottage roofs),
but those thin, tall, brown twiggy branches that are occasionally
bunched together in Australia to create attractive fences (sorry, my
knowledge of plant names is woeful - I hope you know what I mean!!).

Thank you kindly,

Jason Paris