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When dreaming up your ideal landscape, take into account the times of day and the times of year in which you plan to use your yard. For example:

 If you plan to be outdoors in the late afternoon, figure out where you’ll be most comfortable at that time of day. Maybe the shady spot under the big tree out back. If the sun shines hot where a patio is or may be, consider installing an overhead structure for shade or planting shade trees.

 If you want to use the garden (or view the garden) at night, investigate and install well-chosen lighting (see Chapter 10).

 If you still want to be outdoors during the rainy season, investigate creating a covered patio.

 If bugs populate the yard at the same time that you do (summer evenings), a screened-in porch or patio will keep them at bay.

 If you want to get outdoors early in the spring or well into autumn, keep or plant trees and structures that don’t block the sun.

 If you enjoy every minute of summer outdoors, choose trees, shrubs, and flowers that bloom throughout the season (refer to Part 3).