Garden Canopy

Suggestions needed for patio shade tree in Southern California.?

Aug 20, 2007 by Meshuganah Maidelah | Posted in Garden & Landscape

I live in a condo in So. Cal. My patio gets lots and lots of light and I want to plant a shade tree in a box planter.

I don't want anything too enormous; I'd like a tree that doesn't get more than 25 to 30 feet tall.

I also don't want anything likely to attract bees because they scare the heck outta me.

I just want a lovely shade tree that will do well in this climate and in a small space.

I appreciate your help and thank you.

I really like Chinese Pistache, but mountain ashe is also nice http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/tre es/sorbusam.html , or maybe a Japanese maple. http://www.oplin.lib.oh.us/tree/fact%20p ages/maple_japanese/maple_japanese.html

Help me choose a tree to shade my patio?

Sep 28, 2009 by etopro | Posted in Garden & Landscape

I live near Chicago, and I need to choose a deciduous tree or two to shade my patio. Max tree height is 30', and slow-growers are out. What do you like? Please weigh in even if several others have already answered--the more the better!

silverbell

Any plans for building a patio shade thing- 4 wood pillars and a roof of some sort?

Mar 20, 2008 by Dylan The Afroman | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

Look up "arbour" or "pergola" to get some ideas.

How do I deter birds from building a nest on my outdoor patio rollup shade?

Apr 25, 2007 by M B | Posted in Garden & Landscape

The patio is open so they have easy access. Once the babes leave, I want to prevent them from nesting again. Thanks

keep the shade down or put something on it that will block any bird from nesting....some sort of cover.....good luck

What density and color of shade cloth should I choose for a patio cover?

Jul 06, 2007 by Lost in TV | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I'm looking to get a shade cloth to go over my patio structure to reduce heat on the patio and in the house. The patio structure has slats of wood, but nothing on top of that, so a good amount of sun does get through, some of it hitting the glass sliding doors and helping warm the house.

I've found that shadecloth comes in densities from 10% to 90% sun blockage. I'm inclined to get 80% or 90%, but I wonder: Is that the right choice? Also, does the color matter, or is that only an aesthetic concern?

The house is in Long Beach, Calif. and the patio is on the east side of the house., so it gets a good deal of afternoon and evening sun.

Any advice or suggestions are appreciated!

If you are trying to reduce the heat, definitely go with a light colored cloth. It will reflect the sun, rather than absorb the sun. As far as the sunblockage is concerned, that will depend on how much sun you are trying to blockout. 80% will still let a little filter light through. I think 90% is nearly a blackout. If you are trying to keep all of the sun out, then go with the higher number.

Sunbrella Fabrics is a great manufacturer of 100% acrylic fabrics, they will not deteriorate with the sun, and resist mold and mildew. They also will hold their color better overtime. Most yard good shops carry this type of fabric.

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