Umbrellas Umbrellas of all sizes protect against rain, but also sun, so they make the perfect shade solution for any space. Place an umbrella in the center of your outdoor dining table for cover while you eat. Cantilever umbrellas are large options to cover a seating, dining, cooking or lounging area. Umbrellas with their own base can be placed throughout the yard for freestanding, and moveable, shade wherever you need it. There are myriad options when it comes to outdoor patio umbrellas, with a
wide selection of fabrics, styles and colors to choose from. Remember darker colors will fade faster for most fabrics, so go with a neutral color for the longest-lasting look.
room with pillars at the corners, a robust roof, and adjustable side coverings. Whatever you need, there’s a canopy for that.
Climbing Vines
Pop-up Canopy
Even if you already have structures in place, you can enhance your shade, at least seasonally, through the use of carefully-planned plant placements. Many plants naturally climb, and will attach themselves to whatever is around them. Plants are an attractive way to create natural shade, with a little training from you.
More than just a protective covering, pop-up shades are ultra versatile. Many designs are portable enough to go with you to the beach or the kids’ sporting events. Other styles are meant to anchor into the ground for long-term use. Still others are basically a freestanding
Shade Sail
Kind of a hybrid between an umbrella and a blind, a shade sail is a large piece of fabric that can be mounted overhead. Typically, shade sails are strung between trees or permanent structures to secure them in place. A shade sail can extend from the house, stretch over the yard, or hover over another structure such as a pergola or arbor. They can be left up for a day, a season, or throughout the year. Shade sails are also a popular solution for creating shade over the pool because sometimes the sun is too intense even when you’re in or on the water.
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