Pergola

Imagine a big umbrella that doesn't fold up and is made of wood or metal. It doesn't keep raindrops off you, but rather it gives you a beautiful area outside to sit and relax. That's what a pergola is! It usually has a flat top and four poles that hold it up, and sometimes it has slats of wood or crossbeams overhead that make a cool design. People sometimes grow vines or plants up and over the pergola to make it even more beautiful. It's like having a cozy and shady outdoor room to enjoy the beautiful weather!