The National Weather Service is predicting that this summer we may experience somewhat warmer temperatures in many parts of the country. After a long winter, most of us are looking forward to some warmer days. We look forward to sunny afternoons basking in the rays by the side of our pools, sunhats in place, and new sunglasses ready to go. But wait, how hot is it going to be? Is your backyard set up to be a retreat from the heat? Before you decide you need to freeze your bedsheets and stock up on popsicles, let’s look at some ideas on how you can turn your backyard into the coolest place this summer.