#3 Pergola

Pergolas, which have been a staple of American backyards for years, are one of the landscape timeless features. To be honest, we do not need to be landscaping designers or professionals to know that if you wish to make the most of your outdoor spaces, you will also need a place where you can take cover from the burning afternoon sun or the unpredictable rain, especially since the weather has become more and more finicky. Having a place like a pergola integrated into your landscape is going to make you use most of the space and prolong the time that you can use the outdoor space comfortably.

There are other generic structures (like a gazebo) or you can just rely on umbrellas, but they generally get damaged faster and you have to replace them whole. With a pergola, you can just upkeep it, and it will look brand new for years since you have incorporated it into your landscape.

What’s more, it can be integrated with other elements on our list, which will just bring up the value of your design and your outdoor living areas a step above other homes in your neighborhood. It is not a competition, but it feels good to know your neighbors appreciate your hard work!

If you are worried about the excessive sun, we recommend you get a shade cover that will solve all your problems and let you have a pergola as a feature of your landscape! Check out our favorite one here!