Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

Adding shade to a yard that gets a lot of direct sun can be a great move when you'd like to grow plants that can't be in direct light or simply because you want your yard to be cooler. Whatever the reason is for wanting to add more shade, there are a number of different projects that you can have done so that the space has more shade and is more comfortable to spend time in.

Consider any of the landscaping features below to determine what would be the best fit for your yard and means.

Get New Trees Planted

One of the most straightforward ways to get shade in your yard is to have new trees planted. Not only can new trees provide a decent amount of shade, but they can also help in improving the way your yard looks overall. Considering the kind of climate you live in can help in directing you towards trees that will be easy to care for it and will match the rest of the existing landscaping.

Considering how large the trees will get can give you a good idea of how much shade your yard will have after they've been planted.

Have a Canopy Installed

When you're interested in adding more shade to a sunny yard, you may want to consider adding shade to just the space that you'll be spending the most time in. If you have a patio already, it smart to have a canopy installed above the patio space so that shade can be exactly where you'd like it. Having a canopy installed can help add more shade without making any changes to the plants in your yard.

Getting a canopy installed can also help make a visual Improvement in the way that your yard looks so that the project is a boost to the look of your yard as well.

Set Up an Umbrella

A more affordable alternative to having a canopy installed is to get an umbrella installed above the patio space. Large patio umbrellas can be great at providing shade when you want, while providing the benefit of being able to be closed when you like more direct sunlight. With all the different appearances of patio umbrellas available, you'll also be able to get the look that you want for your yard.

As you get ready to add more shade to your yard, it's smart to look for landscaping features that will do just that while making an improvement to the way your yard looks overall. Contact a nursery, like Jacksons Nursery Inc, for more help.