Backyard landscaping designs

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Legend has it that if you build a tiny house in your yard, you just might attract a fairy or gnome. The Gnomes are desperate for some new houses. Here are top 5 tips for attracting gnomes to the garden: 1.Plants are a surefire way to lure these little guys (and their companions) to the garden. Gnomes are especially attracted to plants that butterflies and hummingbirds. Provide an endless assortment of wildflowers and herbs. Ferns, moss and other forest favorites, like bluebells, are a must…

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.

These retractable shade panels easily pull back when shade is not desired or when foul weather is threatening. Stainless steel supporting cables are included. Custom sized for an existing trellis or to fit within a new stand alone frame. Choice of a large variety of colors. All stainless hardware and aluminum spreader extrusions.

Cement or cinder block can be repurposed in numerous ways to create interesting things such as media units, planters or Amazing DIY cinder block benches!

Control the shade by making your own retractable canopy. Open it up to create a shady retreat or close it to let the sun in.