Summer is the very best time of year to enjoy your garden. The birds will be singing, the bees will be working hard to keep your space beautiful, and the sun will be shining in the sky. Of course spending too much time in the sun can be bad for your health and your ability to relax. So, how exactly are you supposed to enjoy your garden in the summer? The answer is with shade, and this article will be showing you some different methods to get shade into your garden while you relax, so you can start enjoying your garden in the shade this summer.
ORGANIC SHADE
Organic shade is some of the best around, as it will usually let a little bit of the sun’s light through. You need to have a space that is adequate for this, though, and it can take quite some time for your shade to grow. Trees provide excellent shade, though you could also consider the idea of planting some plants that will run up the sides of any structures you have in your garden. This will keep your outdoor space looking fresh and lively.
UMBRELLAS + PARASOLS
For those who aren’t willing to wait for their plants to grow, umbrellas and parasols offer a nice alternative to organic shade. You can buy products like this at most superstores during summer, though you can also find plenty of outdoor umbrellas available online to get what you’re looking for. You can choose to have something like this installed permanently, though it will usually be best to be able to move your umbrella around to ensure that you can make shade wherever you want it.
GAZEBOS
Gazebos have been a popular outdoor structure for a very long time, with cultures throughout history using this type of building to keep the sun off. You can have a permanent gazebo built in your garden for an affordable price, but you can also find temporary options that will also serve your garden well. This can give you a cool place to relax, without having to make big changes to your garden that will last for a long time. Of course, though, you will have to put your gazebo up each time you want to use it.
PERSONAL SHADE
Personal shade options are ideal for gardens that are used by more than one person. There are a lot of options on the market that can directly attach to your lounge chairs, giving you the ability to shade yourself while other people bathe in the sun. Of course, this sort of option may force you to turn your lounger to ensure that you are always covered by shade, but this isn’t a big price to pay for the comfort you will get in return.
So as you can see, you have plenty of options available when you want to keep the heat off in your garden so you can start enjoying your garden in the shade this summer. This sort of effort can be well worth it, giving you the chance to enjoy your garden without making yourself feel uncomfortable in the process.
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This has been a collaborative post. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are not my own
