The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Saturday
UNDERCOVER OPTIONS
It pays to have an awning at the ready if the weather turns; parasols, sails and gazebos provide coverage for spaces large or small, and with outdoor gatherings having been our only chance to socialise it’s no surprise that searches for gazebos at Wayfair.co.uk have risen by more than 170 per cent this past year. If all else fails, ask everyone to bring a large umbrella; they are surprisingly effective when erected en masse.
Blooma Grey 3m Shade sail, £17
diy.com
A low-cost option that’s handy for fixing up in tight spaces, and for angling where you need shade (or indeed rain cover).
clarashadesails.co.uk
An elegant, large canopy (2.7m diameter) that can be tilted as the sun moves. You’ll need to buy a sturdy stand for it separately.