How do we add shade to our patio?
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Lauren
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We lost all our tees due to hurricane Michael. Any ideas for shade for our patios? All the big potted plants are starting to burn from the Florida sun. Too big to bring them into the small house.
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Hi Lauren, could you add a pergola over your patio while also planting some fast growing trees and shrubs? My parents live in FL, so I know the sun can be intense. Good luck!
Shade sails? https://www.coolaroousa.com/shade-sails not as labor intensive as building a wooden pergola, and not permanent ...
They make a Sun shade that you attach to 3 or 4 points depending on if you get a triangular or rectangular one . They have metal protected holes so you can just clip them on or off easily.
Not a help now, but if you have to repot anything, put a sponge in the bottom of the pot. Sister in law kept roses blooming all summer with this trick!
As a temporary measure, buy a portable gazebo or EZ Up. Big Lots is already selling them.
Installing sturdy posts in concrete footers or large pots weighted with concrete on your patio perimeter, with "S" hooks on the house will provide you with attachment points for shade sails. You could build a pergola or shade structure, at more cost.