ᐅ How can I protect and landscape my 4x4 meter wooden deck from the sun?

Created on: 5 Sep 2022 11:25

I really like my new wooden deck, especially because of the sunlight exposure in the evenings when the sun stays out longer. However, since it is located right next to the fence (street) and the parking space, I do feel a bit too exposed sitting there.

Also, in the summer there is often too much sun, while in spring and autumn I imagine that with some protection, I could use the area for longer periods.

Since I also want to transform part of the lawn into a more natural, wild garden, I am looking for good ideas to make the space more comfortable—plant suggestions would be especially welcome, as I am a complete beginner in this area.

I would like to build the additions myself (out of wood?), as I enjoy that kind of work. This project is planned for next spring anyway, as other tasks are more important at the moment.

At the front corner where the sun umbrella is currently placed, or about 1 meter (3 feet) towards the house (in the direction of the photographer), I will soon plant a 2 to 2.5 meter (6.5 to 8 feet) tall catalpa tree because it provides nice shade...

Garten mit grünem Rasen, Holzdeck und Werkzeug auf Terrasse, Häuser im Hintergrund.

i_b_n_a_n5 Sep 2022 19:16

Okay, I really like the pergola from @SaniererNRW123, it just needs some greenery (trellis?).

May I ask what the dimensions of the pergola are? Was it bought or self-built? Approximately how much did it cost?

2D site and house plan with terrace, flowerbed, and green areas color-coded

Garden view with tree, wooden terrace, wood pile, and cars in front of houses.

My lawn isn’t completely green anymore either, can’t really water it every day. Waiting for some rain 😳

Suburban garden with wooden deck, lounge chairs, sun umbrella, parked car, pallets on the left.

Paved path between modern houses; lawn on the left, garden with plants on the right.

Garden and construction area in front of house no. 17: wooden planks, pallets, hose reel.

SaniererNRW1235 Sep 2022 19:48

i_b_n_a_n schrieb:

okay, I quite like the pergola from @SaniererNRW123

Thanks – but that’s just a photo from an advertisement. It’s available on the Outflexx homepage from several manufacturers. In my previous house, I had a version from an Israeli manufacturer with a tent-style roof made of twin-wall polycarbonate panels and retractable side panels. However, I can’t recall the manufacturer’s name anymore.

ypg5 Sep 2022 20:11

i_b_n_a_n schrieb:

May I ask what the dimensions of the pergola are (was it bought or self-built? Approximately how much did it cost?)

We had a pergola like that... you can find them at hardware stores every year starting at about €450 (around $490). I believe the common sizes are 3 x 4 meters (10 x 13 feet) and 4 x 4 meters (13 x 13 feet). Ours was from Bauhaus. The fabric started to come loose in the second year. Then we attached reed mats on top of it... two years ago, a storm destroyed the entire pergola. Still, it served us satisfactorily for several years.

SaniererNRW1235 Sep 2022 20:47

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SaniererNRW123 schrieb:

I can’t remember the name of the manufacturer anymore.

Palram was the manufacturer. Now it’s probably Palram-Canopia. It’s different from what you get at a hardware store, but also different in price.

haydee5 Sep 2022 20:54

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Pergola for overhead shading and facing the street, planted with climbing plants.
Clematis, climbing roses (Rambler roses grow too large), honeysuckle, grapevine

i_b_n_a_n5 Sep 2022 20:58

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Thank you very much for the many similar opinions and information (Pergola with greenery). I forgot to mention: where the current "moderately attractive temporary bamboo privacy screen" is located, an yew hedge will be planted around October. However, I could also imagine adding a trellis on the inside to grow vines or something similar.

ᐅ How can I protect and landscape my 4x4 meter wooden deck from the sun?

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