"dead" wisteria

I inherited two lovely, young wisteria in the backyard
of my new home. Late last winter I did my best to
prune the somewhat neglected plants, following advice
culled from various internet articles (I'm a new
gardener; this was my very first pruning session.)

Come spring, one plant flourished, producing abundant
foliage and blooms. Alas, the other plant shows no
signs of life, apart from several shoots which have
sprouted at its base. A friendly neighbor suggests
that I nurture these shoots, winding them around the
plant's lifeless limbs for support as they grow.

Do you think this is the best strategy to follow, or
should I consider replacing the plant? Any ideas as to
what I did/didn't do to cause such damage to it in the
first place?

Thanks for any and all suggestions,
Caroline Frost
Santa Barbara, California
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