I didn't say the yard was green, we are having little to no rain here as well. Temps two weeks ago WERE in triple digits...even the weeds look sick. Gazebo also is screened in, with ceiling lights and fan with large 'leaf-like' blades. It is in the center of my small wooded area - so it does have lots of shade. My special place - to read, sew, relax, meditate.