Esther Kilgour

Using Outdoor Umbrellas in Landscape Design Many people underestimate the importance of outdoor spaces for their property, be it business or home spaces. Having a landscaped area that can be used as an extension of your home's living areas can be an indispensable asset to your quality of living. We will explore how you can incorporate umbrellas in your design so that you always have the perfect shade to compliment your time outside. Nobody enjoys sunburn the next day after being stuck out in the heat of the day. Sun umbrellas can solve this dilemma. Poggesi USA manufacture a range of umbrellas that would be the perfect companion to your patio area, courtyard, or outdoor dining setting. In order to enjoy your landscape design you need to have adequate shade. This is particularly important if you are just beginning your landscaped area. An umbrella will provide the shade needed instantly, whereas plants take time to grow and become established. Multi-feature cantilever umbrellas are an obvious choice for providing your landscaped area with varied shade options. For example you can rotate, tilt or adjust the height of the umbrella, these are not things you can do to a tree that grows in your backyard, trees are not versatile enough to accommodate your shade needs! The design of the cantilever umbrella, with its freestanding versatility, also allows you to incorporate a range of furniture options in your landscape design. It could be a lounging area, where you sit back with your feet up and a cold drink. Or it could be a outdoor coffee table setting for a relaxing hot drink before or after work. An outdoor umbrella can also be used in your landscape design to add elegance and style. There are a range of colors to choose from that will enhance the aesthetic of your outdoor living space. Poggesi USA only use high quality, Italian fabrics that are durable and will withstand the test of time. Other shade options like foliage, would need to be pruned, or can lose leaves and other debris, leaving your landscaping looking untidy. You won’t have these problems when opting to go for umbrellas. Incorporating umbrellas into your landscape design can also add style, colour and sophistication, yet be simple and practical to use. Color is important in landscape design, often foliage doesn’t offer you much in the way of a varied color palette. So adding in an umbrella would be a fashionable option. You can choose a color that blends into your overall design, or you could select a contrasting color that gives your landscaping a point of difference. Landscaping a commercial area can be tricky, with other buildings in close proximity. You most likely would not have the capacity to plant large trees that provide overhanging foliage. Umbrellas, along with specifically selected plants can transform your outdoor space from bland to sleek and inviting. You can provide more reliable shade to customers, while still having plants and greenery in borders or gardens. This does provide a flexible space as well, because when the sun is shining your can erect the umbrella, if it overcast, then you can have the umbrellas down. Your plants also do not have to grow too big or high, blocking out views or taking up to much space. The more space you have the more customers you can accommodate and this is better for business. Umbrellas really are the best space saving option for commercial use. Another bonus of using outdoor Umbrellas in your landscape design is that they are easy to use. Poggesi USA pride themselves on having umbrellas that open with push and touch system. The springs then does the rest of the work for you - so easy! Umbrellas also come in a large variety of styles. Let's examine a couple of options. There is the large, Magnum umbrellas with a span of 26 feet. This is a great option for shading a large area, with a minimalist look and compact base options for the pole to secure to. If you are on a budget, then there are affordable umbrellas to suit your price point. The Summer umbrella is one of these affordable options. It still offers the shade, protection and style needed in your landscape design, but with budget in mind. So you can see there is no end to the possibilities of incorporating umbrellas into your landscaping design. They are such a versatile option, while adding style and elegance that compliments the other elements within your design.