Your Garden-of-Eden

You can add value and beauty to your yard by putting a patio cover over it. Patio areas enjoy great popularity with most households because they provide an extra space for seating guests and relaxing in the evenings. If you too love to spend leisure time in the garden, make the most of it by selecting the best patio cover.

The chief purpose of patio covers is to shade you from the sun in the hotter months.  They also provide protection against sudden bursts of rain when your guests are enjoying themselves in a backyard party. They could be either an extension of your main roof or as a separate structure. Or you could choose a canvas or vinyl roll-out awning. They serve the same purpose.

First of all, decide how much coverage you want. Secondly, the patio cover you are opting for should match the style of your house. Thirdly, it must also match the theme of your garden.

It is not wise to shield off the entire sunlight from your garden area. For partial coverage opt for weatherwood slats, often called open-grid awnings. They offer some sunlight or moonlight but you have some protection from the elements. For full coverage, regular roofing is a better idea. If you have to match the patio cover as an extension of your roof, it should be made from the same material and the same color.

Insulated patio covers are best for winters because these can support a heavy load of snow.   These are also good for tackling heavy rainfall.  Generally these insulated covers come with a warranty against paint peeling, chipping, fading and discoloring. Metallic patio covers do not usually peel or chip but they do fade. These are also not the best choice in an area with frequent high winds. However, next to open-grid or lattice awnings they are relatively inexpensive.

Similarly, you can enhance the look of your garden by touching up your lawn with colorful rocks, pebbles, stepping stones, garden gnomes, plants and trees. There are so many things you could utilize in this space. Some of them are birdhouses, tree houses, decorative dog houses, tree swings, porch swings, wind chimes, hammocks, outdoor fireplaces, chaise lounges, patio dining sets, umbrellas and fountains. You are only limited by your imagination. So make your garden area your own Garden of Eden. 

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