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The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but pergolas ...

Why they matter: Outdoor curtains offer privacy, shade, and a touch of elegance, turning any patio into a cozy retreat.

Any socially distanced conversation that happens in dermatologist Amy Forman Taub’s north suburban backyard occurs under her extra-wide patio umbrella. “It’s a godsend,” she says, explaining that she ...