Tips and Tricks from Landscape Designers
These landscape designers' tips can help you turn your boring backyard into a spectacular outdoor retreat.
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Hide CaptionShow CaptionA pergola can do more that create shade or home for nature; it can define an outdoor space.
While most people may think a solid cover is the best choice for outdoors, it actually traps in more heat. While open shade bars give you 50 percent less covering, they allow more of the heat to escape, creating a more comfortable outdoor experience.
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