Outdoor structure specialist Kevin King says that a patio cover can also save you space. Rather than dedicating a corner of your yard to a gazebo or a pergola, a patio cover goes over your patio.

Retractable pergola canopy ideas are suitable for any outdoor space and this is a versatile shading option as they protect the outdoor area at all kinds of weather. Retractable canopies can be ...

Depending on the soil composition and sun exposure of your property, annuals such as sunflowers, zinnias and begonias are ...

Like a pergola, a gazebo is supported by columns and may have low railings or built-in benches. Gazebos also may have a more solid roof than arbors or pergolas, providing sun and other weather ...

In fact, the key distinguishing feature between a gazebo and a pergola can be seen when you look up. If it has a permanent roof, it’s a gazebo. If it doesn’t, it’s a pergola. Emily Murison, outdoor ...