Summer is coming with a promise of heatwaves. That means warmer weather, BBQs, time for gardening, and longer days spent relaxing outside. That’s why now is also the perfect time to change up your back garden into a place you’ll never want to leave. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some careful planning.

1) Build an outdoor pergola for some much-needed shade

If you are looking for the perfect place to escape the sun, a pergola can serve as an eye-catching yet useful addition for some much-needed shade. These wood-beamed sitting areas are versatile structures that can come equi...