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Some people want to get as much sun in their garden as possible. It helps things to grow, and it’s enjoyable during sunny weather too. But when it’s hot and sunny outside, you don’t always want to have direct sunlight on you all the time. Even if you feel like you have to make the most of the sunshine while you have it, sometimes you need some shade to make your garden more comfortable to sit in. It’s also safer to have shaded areas away from the sun, where you can keep cool and prevent sun damage to your skin. Try these ideas to create some shade.
Install a Pergola or Gazebo
If you’re thinking about erecting some kind of structure in your garden that will create shade, a pergola or a gazebo are excellent options. Gazebos are brilliant structures that are great for sitting under and they make lovely garden features too. Pergolas are also a good choice, especially if you want to have plants growing up and around them. You can easily set up either option with oak framed kits that make it simple to put them up yourself. Once you have your solid frame set up, you can use it to provide the shade that you’re after.
Set Up a Parasol
A simple option for creating shade in your garden is a parasol. They’re a great choice for patios and decks, especially where you set up seating areas. You can have parasols that stand on their own or use a table with space for a parasol in the middle. They come in a variety of sizes and styles too, so you can find one that you love. Plus, they’re adjustable so you can move them into whatever position works best for you. They’re also easy to store away when you’re not using them, unlike some other options.
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Put Up an Awning
An awning is another feature that can work for you if you want to create shade on your patio or deck. They typically attach to the exterior of your home and extend outwards to create a shaded area. Awnings are often installed as permanent structures, but it’s also possible to get awnings that retract so that you can pull them in when you don’t want to use them. However, even these awnings are fixed to the wall, where they will be held even when not in use.
Plant to Create Shade
What you choose to plant in your garden can affect how shaded it is, so it’s a good way to create more shade. If you feel like your garden could be more shaded, you can plant trees, hedges, and more to filter out some of the sunlight. Of course, the disadvantage of this is that you can’t easily move a tree out of the way or adjust it to your liking. But it can create shade at different times of the day, so you can enjoy both sunshine and shade.
Create shaded areas in your garden so that you have somewhere comfortable to sit on sunny and hot days.
