If you want a little more privacy for your patio, but want to keep that natural sheen, you’ve probably considered getting a lattice cover. With a row of beautiful climbing plants ringing your deck, you’ll have privacy that won’t become an eyesore to you or your neighbors. 

But are all patio covers equal? Is there a specific brand of lattice cover you should be looking out for? In this article, we’ll be looking at a few ways you can find the best possible lattice covering for your porch- so you can get privacy that doesn’t sacrifice for style. 

Read Reviews

Before you buy any product, you’d do well to look into its reviews extensively. Though people are often quick to think of reviews as a way to determine the quality of a product, they don’t often think of what reviews can tell them and how to read them right. 

For lattice cover reviews, you’re going to want to look for indicators such as strength and longevity. Buying a lattice cover that succumbs to mold and other forms of wear in a year just won’t do, so look for reviews that mention a product’s lifespan.

Also, don’t just look at the number of stars. There might be a review voicing a problem that pertains to your unique situation, so always remember to read individual reviews written by customers.

Consider Your Plant Types

If you want to grow plants up your patio lattice cover- which we’d imagine you will- you’re going to want a patio lattice cover that will support the types of plants you want to grow. 

If you’re looking to grow heavier plants- we’re thinking of vegetable-vines like cucumbers and beans here- you’re going to want a stronger lattice. 

Not to mention, plastic lattices are often worse for housing climbing vines because of their almost frictionless plastic surfaces. You could end up with drooping vines, insecure plants, and all sorts of troubling eye-sores when you should be enjoying good, natural privacy on your beautiful patio. 

Get hardier plants for plastic lattices, and make sure to buy stronger lattices for heavier vines. 

Consider Price

This is a given, but different patio lattices will cover different amounts of space for more or less money. If you really snoop around and do your research, you’ll be able to get the most bang for your buck in terms of lattice length and area. 

Finally, Make Sure to Take Care of Your Plants

If you want a flourishing garden lattice- with dense plant growth to provide optimum privacy and style- you’re going to have to do some gardening. 

We’d recommend starting with the soil. Find out what kind of soil your plants like- loamy or otherwise- and find out what nutrients they need to survive. 

Remember that your patio lattice will only go as far as your plants do, so if you want to get a real return out of your lattice, you’ll need to take care of the vines that cover it.