Covered over area

Frances Wright

7 years ago

HI, I love your covered over area. What did you use as the cover. Did you find it worked well?

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Helen Williams Garden Design
7 years ago
It was a removable canvas shade sail. They work well but need to be placed carefully to get the shade when you need it.
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