Garden Parasols Blog

Rather than panic about the recent drought and water restrictions, it has been suggested that garden lovers should revisit what it means to garden in a Mediterranean climate. This is one where the weather pattern is characterised by long hot dry summers, short cold wet winters and relatively brief periods of spring and autumn. This can be achieved by careful management of the garden and the introduction of items like parasols to provide shade.

Bambrella Parasol Shade

 Efficient Watering

Make sure that any watering is efficient and effective. Even water wise, climate compatible plants may need to be watered for the first year or two until they get established.

A drip fed irrigation system is often the simplest and most effective way of ensuring the roots get adequate water without scorching the leaves.

Using shade is a simple way to control the amount of sunlight and heat into your garden. This can directly affect the amount of watering required by garden plants.

Creating Shade in the Garden

Natural shade in form of structures or trees is present in many gardens but some south facing properties may need additional shade to protect either vulnerable plants or create a safe space in which to sit out and enjoy the garden without fear of skin damage.

Use a garden shade screen to keep the hot sun from damaging tender crops in the garden.
Although plants love the sun, sometimes the heat from the sun's rays wilts the plants so quickly they die. Through the use of a garden shade screen, the plants have relief from the harsh rays and enjoy a reprieve. Another way of achieving shade in the garden is by constructing features such as pergolas, arches and tunnels, and choosing climbing plants to grow over them.

Cantilever Parasol - Roma 3M Square

Ideal Garden Shades

Umbrellas, shade cloth and sails are all effective means of providing shade. Hanging parasols suit a garden which perhaps does not have room for one with a conventional base and pole as it can be fixed to a wall or the post tucked out of the way to the side.

Tilting/angled or garden cantilever parasols, are a good way to achieve mobile shade for different parts of your garden throughout the day. Some parasols are now available with fully UV repellent canopies, which is good news for those with sensitive skin.

By implementing simple changes in our gardens, even the hottest and sunniest areas can be transformed from a dusty, arid landscape into a thriving oasis which can be safely enjoyed by everyone.

A patio is a just one of those special places in your home that is a secluded spot that you can chill out, spend time with friends, or curl up in the sun with a good book. As an extension of your home into your garden, you want to create a unique space that is both a haven, and an inviting area to spend time in.

When creating your perfect patio, there are a few key elements that should be addressed in order to make the space one you can be proud of. Here are some tips for creating the perfect patio space.

1. Plants

Ambience is key to a successful outdoor area, and plants are a huge part of creating the setting. No matter the size of space, potted plants, shrubs and colourful blooms, are just the right touch to your perfect patio space. If you have regular guests, plant some colourful perennials to brighten up the area. It just makes it that much more inviting and finishes the space. If your space is small, put up some window boxes or fence-mounted containers to keep the floor space open.

2. Outdoor Patio Furniture

Another important element to your outdoor entertainment area is the choice of garden furniture. This includes traditional seating, shaded areas - parasols and accessories, heating and more. Invest in a few solid pieces of eye catching furniture like a few comfortable chairs with soft, plush cushions.

Outdoor patio furniture sets are available in a wide range of styles so there’ll be something to suit. If your patio is not covered, make sure that your garden furniture will be able to withstand the weather elements. You will also need storage space for seat cushions when not in use.

3. Lighting

Quality Parasols, Lighting and Heating

Nothing sets the mood quite like the right lighting, and having mood lighting in your outdoor area will create the atmosphere you are looking for. Sophisticated outdoor lighting, such as parasol lights, can be strategically hung, creating a romantic and discreet look that will create a soft glow once the sun has sunk below the horizon. Look at using energy saving options, and systems that are light sensitive, which switch on when dusk falls and switch themselves off at first light.

4. Sun Protection

Aluminium, Wooden & Cantilever Parasols

This is an important one if you would like to enjoy your outdoor patio space during the summer months. Family and friends will like a shaded space to relax in, if the British weather is kind, and the sun is beating down on them.

When deciding on what sun protection to use, garden parasols work for just about any size of space. They can be folded up and packed away during the winter months when they are not in use. Large areas are suitable for retractable awnings, mounted on walls.

5. Storage Items for the Patio

If you plan to have a barbeque or a grill on your patio, you will need to have sufficient storage for the utensils that will need to be packed way when now in use. Include spacious storage items and make them double up as garden furniture for your patio. Generous wooden benches with storage under the seats or cube stools can be an excellent storage space for grill utensils, table cloths and even chair cushions.

Cantilever Parasol - Junior Roma 2.75M

This is the latest and greatest cantilever parasol that's recently been added to the range. These types of garden parasols are simple to use and double up as the perfect sun shade and provide shelter in any short-lived light rain.

Junior Roma 2.75M Cantilever Parasol

This particular Roma style parasol gives the ultimate coverage yet provides you with great value for money. The canopy gives a very generous shade area with a 2.75M square spread.

You can use this parasol in many locations around the garden, the patio being the obvious choice, because it gives you flexibility with a 360 degree rotation. You can also choose the perfect canopy shade colour to suit your style choice: Dark Green, Grey or Beige.

The canopy material itself comes in a high grade polyester 300g/m2, has vents for additional air, and is resistant to rotting. The parasol canopy has an easy open/close system, a locking handle device, so anyone can operate it. A superb parasol choice.

Cantilever Parasol - Junior Roma 3M

Junior Roma 3M Cantilever Parasol

This is the larger brother to the 2.75M cantilever parasol and gives that little bit of additional shade.

The flexibility of this parasol is one of the reasons that you should consider it. The larger shade area doesn't come at a vastly increased price either.

Again, in keeping with the Roma Parasol Range, you can choose from three elegant colours: Dark Green, Grey or Beige.

Using the cantilever parasol is really easy. It again pivots through 360 degrees and comes with a simple handle that operates the tilting function.

Impress your friends with a high quality choice of quality garden parasols from the luxury Roma Cantilever Parasol Range.

Bamboo Wood Parasol - Bamberella 3.5M Rectangular

Bambrella Parasol 3.5M Rectangular

Wooden garden parasols are always popular and with good reason.

The 3.5M Bambrella has smooth lines and a really classic look.

Most importantly, it's sturdy while being durable and will give you many years of pleasure.

The materials used in the parasol make it a great choice when a hard-wearing, frequently used parasol is needed. Perhaps for a larger gathering or commercial use.

The Bambrella Parasol highlights include:

Wind resistant - weather proof - fade resistant - FSC wood - replaceable spars.

There's also the option of a weather cover that will extend the life of your parasol investment.

Altogether this high quality garden parasol is a superb choice wherever it's needed.

Replacement Parasol Covers

Replacement Canopy

If you are already starting to think about spring and the warmer weather, maybe you are  starting to consider getting the basic jobs done around the garden.  A little basic maintenance of the garden area along with making sure the patio furniture is ready for when the warmer weather arrives is ideal at this time of the year, just to get you in the mood for the sunnier warmer weather ahead.

Along with making sure any garden furniture you have has survived the worst of the weather, which may entail a little simple work such as a gentle rub down and a coat of preservative for wooden patio furniture, or something more simple such as a good wash down for rattan weave furniture if you have a garden parasol it maybe worth taking a look at it to see what kind of condition it’s in.  If stored in the garage or similar dry area garden parasols should retain their great condition from one year to the next, however if you store them in an outdoor shed, or even just leave them out on the patio you maybe hunting around for replacement parasol covers before the sun starts to shine and the parasol is really needed.

Parasol Canopy Cover - 300cm

Parasol covers can be bought in a wide range of colours and sizes to suit all environments, to protect against the worst of the wind, rain and snow.  They also offer the additional security of keeping dust and debris away from your parasol if you choose to store your parasol indoors in a garage during the wetter winter months.  You can be certain they offer great protection from the rain and sun providing ideal protection for your parasol when not in use.

It is worth the investment of a good quality parasol cover to make sure you look after your parasol giving you the opportunity to have your parasol last as long as it should.  If you fail to do so you will be needing a replacement before it should ideally be required.

Parasol Canopy Cover - 270cm - Variety of colors available

As with any garden furniture or accessory, a little maintenance and looking after will keep your equipment in great condition, offering many years of trouble free service.  With the undoubted benefits a parasol can offer, whether its for personal protection from the suns rays during the summer when things hot up or for over a patio dining suite if you are eating alfresco, garden parasols over a multitude of ideas for use.  Should you even get caught out in a short shower during the warmer months, a parasol can keep the worst of the wet weather off you with most offering a waterproof cover.

With the variety of different sizes and shapes available today, a parasol can be found to suit almost any size and shape garden, regardless of the budget or style in mind.  If you are serious about taking care of your parasol then take a closer look at the range of parasol covers available to keep your investment in great condition whatever the weather conditions.

Turino Wall Parasol

If you are considering the addition of a garden parasol to your patio furniture, then why not take advantage of the sale prices we can offer on our range of garden parasols?  We are able to offer very competitive prices on a wide range of different sizes and designs of parasols due to us discounting prices on the end of line stock we have ready and waiting for you to purchase.  Some of the items we offer are last years designs, with the advantage of last years prices meaning you get the benefit of a fantastic focal point in your garden, for a price increase busting price.

We are also able to offer competitive prices on products where we have perfect parasols, but less than perfect packaging due to boxes suffering slight damage in our warehouse or during transit.  Buying parasols at sale prices now offers a great opportunity for you to take advantage of that parasol you've always promised yourself, at a great saving over what you would normally pay, just for the privilege of the packaging which is simply going to get recycled at its earliest convenience in any case.

With the wide range of parasols available, it's easy enough to find one that suits your garden area whether you are looking for a hardwood type framed parasol or maybe an alternative frame such as teak or aluminium.  A parasol in your outdoor area offers a stylish option if you are looking for some protection during the warm summer months and for when you are entertaining alfresco and the temperature starts to drop a little by keeping those cooler temperatures at bay.  A good quality parasol will even help to protect you from the odd summer shower if the parasol of your choice has a waterproof fabric material cover, which most do.

Garden parasols come in many different shapes and sizes so if your space is limited there is a parasol to suit your needs.  With space requirements in mind, the Turino wall parasol is perfect if you are looking for a product that can be fixed to a wall.  This allows it to hang over patio furniture or a dining set, providing ideal shade in the most limited of spaces, and with no base required it won't get in the way!   Complete with a polyester canopy and a weatherproof cover for when not in use, this is the ideal canopy for smaller gardens or patio areas.

Sapphire Hardwood Parasol

Finding genuine savings on garden parasols is an ideal early garden present to yourself whatever the weather is doing at the present time.   A parasol in the garden offers the perfect respite when temperatures soar and a little shade is welcome whilst still being able to enjoy the fine sunny weather we can get here in the UK.

With the range of parasols we have available, we are confident that you can find what you are looking for, with the additional benefit of being able to make a great saving over what you would normally pay.

Bamboo Parasols

With garden furniture being as popular as it is nowadays, a parasol is a must have accessory for those cloudless sunny summer days.  A parasol for your garden area is the perfect accessory offering respite and protection from the sun when needed, or for a little protection over a patio dining table when entertaining guests and loved ones.  With the wide variety of garden parasols available today, one parasol that is worthy of consideration for it's simple classic natural beauty is a bamboo parasol.

Not all garden parasols are made equal and that is certainly true of the Levante garden parasol from Bambrella©.  Manufactured from a single piece pole for additional strength and durability, this parasol features 304 stainless steel fittings along with patented design and technology offering a double pulley and rope system which presents easy raising and lowering of any size parasol of the available range.

With a range that covers from 2.5 metres through to 4 metres in diameter, including a 3.5 x 2.5 metre rectangular option, there is a parasol for just about every requirement.  Together with waterproof and fade resistant fabric for the cover, these parasols are premium items aimed at the serious garden lover, why wouldn't you want one?

Here’s a few environmental reasons why you should consider a Bamboo Parasol 

• Fantastic quality with a passion for detail.
• Natural beauty with a sleek modern design.
• Sustainable and renewable materials.
• 5 years guarantee on frames and hardware.
• Ecologically sound.
• Extremely robust and weather resistant.
• Beautiful natural wood look and feel with sleek, modern design.
• Specialised bamboo laminating technology.
• Protective oil finish
• Help save the rain forest.


Each parasol is FSC certified and is environmentally friendly being sourced from a material which is 100% sustainable coming from the fastest growing plant in the world.  Unlike other wood materials the Bamboo parasol offers fantastic resistance to warping, splitting, rot, mould and mildew and will not splinter easily.  The protective oil finish helps to enhance the wonderful deep golden colour whilst retaining the natural feel and with a superior density and hardness compared to most other hardwoods it is ideal, as well as offering natural beauty for parasol manufacturing.

Its simple to see why you would want a Bamboo parasol.  They make perfect sense if you are in the market for the additional convenience a parasol offers.  Comfort and protection from the sun’s rays, even a little protection from a short shower if you’re caught out in one during the summer months.  A parasol is a simple way to offer that protection and with the natural beauty a bamboo parasol can offer, it’s easy to find the right size product to do the job.

If you are looking to do your bit for the environment, whilst at the same time owning a parasol which has a wonderful look and feel to it, then take a closer look at the Bamboo Parasol range available. We are confident you will find the perfect product for you.

Diamond 350cm Teak Garden Parasol

Teak wood is a wonderful material offering simple beauty to any garden setting.  It is well known for its durability and hard wearing features along with its ability to stand up to the worst of the seasons climates the UK weather can throw at it.  That is why it is so popular as a material for any kind of garden furniture, whether that is for dining sets for the patio and garden, sun loungers or chairs.

Made from teak a garden parasol is an ideal acquisition to the garden and will offer the perfect accompaniment to almost any garden furniture you may currently have. A teak parasol easily blends into its surroundings and when left in sunlight quickly matures and can easily be enhanced with a little maintenance in order to be kept in tip top condition.

A parasol is a simple way to provide shelter during the warmer sunnier months of the summer season, offering protection from the sun.  They are perfect for use with a patio dining set if you are entertaining with friends or loved ones.  With the ability to transform your garden table they are easy enough to set up.  All that is needed is to simply pop the parasol through the hole in the middle of your table, site into a base and there you have it - the perfect place to spend time when the weather is good. 

Stainless steel fittings

Setting up can be done with or without help and once installed with the use of a weather cover you can leave in place during the warmer months.  Caution should be exercised if conditions get windy, if this does happen you may wish to store your parasol in a garage or garden shed. If you are looking to sit out in the warmer weather but don't wish to sit directly in sunlight, you can relax shaded by a parasol.  Grab a book or a newspaper, a drink and a bite to eat and you can sit comfortably without being worried about sunblock or burning.

A garden parasol is simple enough to store when the weather isn't great.  They fold down down and can be stored away during the colder months.  As with umbrellas, it's best to make sure they are completely dry or the canopy cover will rot if stored wet or damp for any period of time.  Most are available with a weather cover for storage or for when your parasol is not in use.

Replaceable spar sytem

 With a wide range of parasols to choose from, there are many different types of styles and colour options to choose from, from simple single colour options through to more bold and vibrant patterns.

Whatever style of teak parasol you are looking for, you can be certain the addition of one will add a majestic look to your garden providing glamour and practicality to your patio dining set, whilst at the same time giving you the option of somewhere cool and comfortable to sit if things do get a bit too hot during the day and some respite is needed.