Thoughtful landscape design can make a significant impact in more ways than meet the eye—for example, helping keep your outdoor space and your home cooler during hot summer months.
As your trusted landscape architect in Salt Lake City, Civil Solutions Group specializes in thoughtful landscape designs that are just as functional as they are beautiful.
Below are some of our recommendations for helping to reduce backyard temperatures through design and landscape features.
Add Shade
- Pergolas. The vertical pillars and cross beams not only create a beautiful extension of entertaining space, but also provide shade for your seating area.
- Canopies. You can also easily install a retractable canopy to your pergola to provide even more relief from the sun. Don’t have a pergola? Try a pop up canopy on hot summer days.
- Awnings. These are also available in retractable models for pergolas, or can be installed directly to the outer structure of your home.
- Drapes or shades. Install these to the perimeter of patios, pergolas, or porches to help block out the sun. These are also a beautiful design feature that come in many different fabrics ideal for the outdoors, like weather-resistant or mesh options.
Increase Airflow
- Outdoor fans. During high heat and humidity, outdoor fans do an excellent job at circulating the air to help cool down the space. These are ideal for covered patios. There are also standalone fans that can be utilized anywhere outdoors.
- Hammocks and swings. For additional seating, try a mesh hammock or swing for increased airflow, ventilation, and comfort.
Use Light-Colored Materials
When choosing materials for your landscape design, including deck or patio materials, pavers, concrete, mulch, and more, opt for light colors that won’t trap as much heat.
Plants
Select native plants and place them where they’ll receive the right amount of sunlight and shade. Strategically place trees and hedges in areas that will help provide shade and cool your home.
Water Features
Water features like fountains, bubbling rocks, ponds, or swimming pools add beauty to the landscape and also provide a cooling effect for outdoor spaces.
Landscape Architect In Salt Lake City, Utah
No matter the size of your space, there are many affordable, easy to install features that can make a significant difference for cooling down the area.
There’s no better time than now to enjoy the landscape of your dreams! Get started by contacting Civil Solutions Group today.