When warm, sunny days return, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. Who doesn't love the sun? Basking in its rays is one of life's simple pleasures, yet we need shade too and these garden canopy ideas ...

With the sun out and temperatures on the rise, it’s time to start planning a summer of garden parties, barbecues or just whiling away the weekend outside under the sun. You may be on the hunt for new ...

Everyone is looking for some backyard shade these days, and the latest sun protection is a tensioned fabric canopy called a shade sail. Versions of these canopies originated in the 1990s in Australia ...

Shady characters inhabit some of the best gardens. Actually, most of the best gardens have some sort of shade tree. There are so many to choose from for every sort of garden. Some stay small and ...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images / Vivien Killilea / Contributor A covered arbor or pergola that adds privacy ...

People see shade in the garden as a curse because it cuts down on the flower display, but a cultivated woodland garden is about as sublime a place as I can imagine. To succeed, the woodland garden ...

Canopies and shade sails have allowed settings to make full use of outdoor space whatever the weather, says Sue Learner. With the British climate becoming increasingly unpredictable, many nurseries ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. With summer’s just around the corner, we’re keen to get outside ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

Shade around the garden is what makes a desert home comfortable during the heat of the day or over the long summer months. It is key to protecting our skin from the intense sunlight here. But shade is ...

When it comes to gardening challenges, growing in the shade seems to be one of the most misunderstood. I even know a number of folks who believe having any sort of garden in the shade is hopeless. The ...