July and August are typically the driest and hottest months of the year. This is also the time when most of us have a little more leisure time to relax and spend time outdoors.

In order to truly enjoy this time, key hard scape elements are essential to making this all possible. Adding some "sparkle", in the form of water whether it be something simple like a small fountain or bubbling rock, or something more complex such as a formal pond and meandering stream will all provide a more serene visual and audio effect, while cooling the surrounding air temperature.

Shade is also essential and can be created in a variety of ways, whether it be a wooden structure such as pergola, ornate screening, or gazebos, as well as attractive awnings, and umbrellas. Proper placement of shade trees are also imperative.

Some of my favorite trees:

Golden Rain Tree

Linden

Trident Maple

Hedge Maple

 Other cool Shade Ideas:

"A Canvas Canopy"

"Portable Pavilion"

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