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Add some welcome shade

As much as we love the warmth of the sun, having an oasis of shade in the yard provides welcome relief during the hotter days of summer. Shade providers come in a variety of sizes and styles, and the professionals at Gerber & Sons will help you create a custom solution that is perfect for your property and needs. A pergola strategically placed on a patio, deck, or in the yard offers shade, while allowing for air circulating breezes to flow through, and an outdoor fan may be added to increase air movement on still days. Though smaller in size, an arbor can provide the perfect personal retreat from the sun tucked into an entrance way or garden area. A vertical garden or trellis provides an extra touch of privacy, especially with the addition of climbing plants and vines. A carefully chosen and expertly planted tree will add years of natural shade, along with stately beauty to your property.

Introduce the wonder of fire

There is nothing more entrancing than the glow and warmth of a fire to draw family and friends together as evenings get cooler and the days grow shorter. From as far back as our early ancestors, the experience of sharing a fire has been part of our human experience, and is known to relieve stress and anxiety in our often too busy modern lives. From the natural appeal of a wood burning fire to the ease of a gas powered fire pit, we will determine the best option for your property and ensure it is properly and safely installed to provide you with additional hours of outdoor enjoyment.

Contact Gerbert & Sons at (203) 324-3817 for our recommendations to make the most of your outdoor living spaces.