How To Provide Shade In A Small Yard
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In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these seven gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own little outdoor space.
1. Create a Green Canopy
In this courtyard, climbing vines grow up the walls and across the wood beams to soften the building and shade the dining area. As an alternative, you could use wire cables to run across the pergola frame.
2. Layer Leafy PlantingsGive your small patio a cool, tranquil vibe by densely surrounding it with large-leaved plants. Go for a few tall specimens to create overhead shade and supplement them with midlevel and ground-cover foliage.
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