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How do you create shade and coolness in a desert landscape design?

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Desert landscapes can be beautiful, but also challenging to design. How do you create shade and coolness in a desert landscape design? Here are some tips and ideas to help you achieve a comfortable and attractive outdoor space.

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Select heat-resistant plants:

Opt for drought-tolerant flora like cacti, succulents, and native grasses. These plants not only survive in arid conditions but also offer shade and cooling benefits.### *Integrate shade structures:Install pergolas or gazebos with fabric or vine coverings. These structures provide much-needed shade, reducing heat while adding an aesthetic touch to your landscape.

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Resham Mehta

Landscape Architect I Visiting Faculty
Mohamed Ibrahim

Landscape Designer

1 Choose the right plants

Plants are essential for creating shade and coolness in a desert landscape. They can lower the temperature, filter the sunlight, and add color and texture. However, not all plants are suitable for arid conditions. You need to choose plants that are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and adapted to the climate and soil. Some examples of plants that thrive in desert landscapes are cacti, succulents, agaves, aloes, yuccas, palms, and native grasses and wildflowers.

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i always try to use the same themed style for the pergola. in desert themed landscape design, Wooden pergola, or metal but it have to be in wooden colors, with either fabric or a cover from burlap (gunny) sack or Bamboo sticks. and some boho lights can be a nice touch, or just simple bulbs strips for lighting, and if i can add traditional Fans, that would give it more desert themed feeling.

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2 Incorporate hardscape elements

Hardscape elements are the non-living features of a landscape, such as rocks, gravel, pavers, concrete, metal, and wood. They can provide structure, contrast, and interest to a desert landscape, as well as shade and coolness. For example, you can use large boulders, stone walls, or metal sculptures to create focal points and block the sun. You can also use gravel, sand, or decomposed granite to cover the ground and reflect the heat. Alternatively, you can use pavers, concrete, or wood to create pathways, patios, or decks that are shaded by plants or structures.

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Resham Mehta

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In my opinion, for desert landscapes the hardscape areas should be the bare minimum required for circulation, as we know that the increasing use of hardscapes has led to urban heat islands and in a desert landscape trapping heat to create warmer microclimate is not desirable.

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3 Add shade structures

Shade structures are another way to create shade and coolness in a desert landscape. They can be permanent or temporary, depending on your needs and preferences. Some examples of shade structures are pergolas, gazebos, arbors, trellises, awnings, umbrellas, and shade sails. You can also use fabric, netting, or vines to cover or drape over the shade structures for extra protection and style.

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4 Install water features

Water features are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functional in a desert landscape. They can create a cooling effect, a soothing sound, and a habitat for wildlife. However, water features also require careful planning, installation, and maintenance in a desert environment. You need to choose water features that are water-efficient, recirculating, and easy to clean. Some examples of water features that work well in desert landscapes are fountains, ponds, waterfalls, birdbaths, and misters.

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Zahra Foroughi

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In my desert designs, I love using drought-tolerant plants for shade—they not only cool the space but also help reduce water loss. I add recirculating water features in shaded spots and rely on smart irrigation, plus lighter materials, to keep things cool and water-wise.

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5 Use light colors and materials

Light colors and materials can also help create shade and coolness in a desert landscape. They can reflect the sunlight and reduce the heat absorption. You can use light colors and materials for your plants, hardscape elements, shade structures, and furniture. For example, you can use white, beige, gray, or pastel colors for your flowers, rocks, gravel, pavers, or fabric. You can also use materials that are lightweight, breathable, and durable, such as metal, wood, or plastic.

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Zahra Foroughi

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In my experience, using light-colored gravel or sand for ground cover helps reflect heat and keeps the area cooler. I love choosing plants with lighter colors, like lavender or white flowers, to reflect sunlight. Shade structures with light fabrics, like white canvas, are great for cooling spaces, and using light-colored furniture or hardscaping materials can make a big difference. Adding a water feature with light-colored stones also creates a refreshing, cool vibe.

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6 Optimize the orientation and layout

The orientation and layout of your desert landscape can also affect the shade and coolness. You need to consider the direction and angle of the sun, the wind patterns, and the topography of your site. You can use these factors to optimize the placement and arrangement of your plants, hardscape elements, shade structures, and water features. For example, you can place your plants and structures on the south and west sides of your site to block the sun during the hottest hours. You can also use the wind to create natural ventilation and evaporation.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Resham Mehta

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Desert landscapes generally have dry and extreme climatic conditions, in order to create shade and coolness, in my opinion it is very important to play with the density of plants, height of plants and layering. For instance, an area planned for walking or a sit-out can be surrounded by tall, closely spaced palms or trees that can sustain in the desert conditions. Furthermore, a layer of palms slightly smaller than the tallest layer can be added to filter out the harsh sun thereby creating better shaded spaces.

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1 Choose the right plants

2 Incorporate hardscape elements

3 Add shade structures

4 Install water features

5 Use light colors and materials

6 Optimize the orientation and layout

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