When you think of a “canopy,” what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps a bed canopy or the car seat canopies that mothers use to protect their infants from wind and cold. Canopies also serve a wide variety of outdoor uses. The following list will give you ideas on how to make the most of yours!
8 Ways to Use Your Outdoor Canopy
Grow a Garden.
There are many outdoor plants that require indirect sunlight to grow, such as the fairy primrose, evergreen shrubs, and perennial ground covers. Growing a garden under a canopy is more appealing because you don’t have to work in the hot sun to tend to it!
Kids Playground Retreat
Have your kids ever gone outside to play on the swing set only to come back inside a few minutes later because it’s too hot? Placing a canopy over the swing set will provide shade as your children play and will protect the playground from elements so that it does not deteriorate.
Backyard Gazebo
A canopy could be used to create a makeshift gazebo for your backyard. This would be much cheaper than buying or building an actual wooden gazebo, and would still add a beautiful touch to your yard.
Party Central
Why not move your bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or anniversary party outside? A canopy provides a nice, shaded area where guests can enjoy your party outdoors.
Protect Your Vehicles
Sturdy canopies and portable carports can be used to protect your car, boat, four-wheeler, and/or riding lawn mower from the rain and outside elements. They will also lower your insurance costs, too.
Enhanced Beach Umbrella
Why not take your beach trip to the next level? Forget the beach umbrella that can only accommodate two people and is easily knocked over by the wind. Set up a beach canopy and create enough space for the whole family.
Couples’ Swing
Porch swings are common, but you can also set up a covered swing in your backyard as a nice retreat space for you and your significant other.
Multi-Use Summertime Projects
Portable canopies can be easily set up and taken down, making it easy to use them for a whole host of summertime projects, from yard sales, to lemonade stands, to cookouts, to working in garden for a few hours now and then.
The possibilities for your canopy are endless. Furthermore, there are numerous canopy styles and designs that enable you to choose the one that’s right for you.
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