This week I wrote a couple of posts about how to have a lush lawn. With landscaping on the brain, here are three great options if you’re looking to add a bit of shade to your yard:
1.  Plant a tree. Obviously… trees are good for the environment, fantastic for the local ecosystem, and provide shade to boot. But not all trees are created equal. You have a lot of options, everything from evergreens to deciduous trees, from trees that fruit or flower to trees that only leaf. What you plant should depend on your budget, taste, and of course climate. The downside is that trees may take several years to provide the kind of shade you’re looking for, and they require care and clean-up throughout the year.
2. Add a pergola. A pergola can be a great option for adding both shade and style to a lawn. You can build a pergola to any kind of specification that you want top it with beams with an outdoor material woven through. Another option is to top it with lattice and vining plants intertwined with the lattice.
3. Consider a cover. A patio cover, that is. A patio cover can be as simple as a sloped roof that is either attached to your home at one end with beams supporting the other, or with beams supporting all four sides. Depending on your budget you can have a patio cover shingled to match your roof so it looks like a cohesive structure. Patio covers can be expensive to build, but they offer solid shade and year round protection from the elements, which can be a benefit to some people.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.
Â