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Comments (26)I grew up in New England, so I love your land and your patio with its stone walls. Long-term, I'd plant a sugar maple or two, strategically placed to provide summer shade. Short-term, maybe a lightly-framed pergola with shade cloth panels that accordion-fold closed and slide open on tracks to provide the degree of shade needed (as others have suggested as well)? Something like this? The center gabled section could be as open or closed above as you wish. I did cut steps into the stone wall for access to the upper level, where there could be other seating options as well....See MoreMy backyard oasis dilemma- travertine and pool tile
Comments (15)Thanks Lindsey- appreciate the feedback. I want to stay neutral and pick a waterline tile that is complimentary to both the coping and the water color. Because I don’t know yet which plaster color to use, I’m leaning towards whites/creams that are close in tone to the coping. My installer is great but they are hardly designers but with many years of experience they have made some suggestions.. unfortunately their style lean very warm and rustic (I’m in TX) with lots of rust tones, browns and royal blues, which is not my aesthetic at all and why I’m trying to pick materials myself....See MoreWhat is this tree growing in my backyard?
Comments (5)Agree w/spicebush. A desirable shrub I allow to grow on my lot on unmowed areas. They like shade....See MoreExtra Shade in my Backyard
Comments (8)How long does this sliver last ? I find most times on our deck the sun peeks through for a bout an hour we just adjust the chairs . I think the 2 sail idea could work but really the sliver you show I assume it that strip on the seating which really is not a big deal ....See More- 8 years ago
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