Throughout the year, there are times when it would be lovely to sit out on a patio, enjoying the sunshine. Not all gardens are large enough for a full patio complete with table, chairs and parasol. This is where a garden awning could prove very useful.

Garden awnings can be made to fit almost any size patio. Whether you have a large or a small area to cover, there are possibilities to suit. The benefits of having a garden awning include being able to enjoy your garden whatever the weather, having a little shade from the sun and having a design to complement the planting scheme or theme in your garden.

There are lots of designs available, so there is bound to be an awning to suit the themes and colours in your garden. Lots of modern awnings come with sun sensors, which can be useful on really bright days. Some also have wind sensors, allowing the awning to automatically retract back when the wind picks up.