| Hanging a hammock seems like an easy task. The | | | | to dig a 1.5 to 2 foot hole and secure with some |
| average person might think that a hammock | | | | concrete for added support. |
| simply gets tied to two trees or posts and it's | | | | · If your yard has no trees: Don't curse |
| ready to be laid in. However, there is a right way | | | | Mother Nature because she hasn't blessed you |
| to hang your hammock for maximum comfort. | | | | with two trees to hang your hammock. You are |
| Follow these simple guidelines (along with | | | | in luck, you get to choose the location of your |
| manufacturer guidelines) to be sure that your | | | | hammock, and you can even change your mind |
| hammock is secure and ready for relaxation. | | | | later (something you can't do with trees). Option |
| · If your yard is blessed with trees: | | | | one: place posts in the ground (digging down 1.5-2 |
| You're in luck, you have trees in your yard that | | | | feet and securing with concrete) anywhere in |
| might be able to accommodate a hammock, and | | | | your yard that you would like. Option two: use |
| you know that the trees will support the weight | | | | posts on your deck or porch that might work for |
| of one or two people. Trees need to be | | | | your hammock. Option three: choose a hammock |
| approximately 14-17 feet apart to hang a | | | | stand that will meet the needs of your family and |
| hammock. Don't panic if your space isn't exactly | | | | blend with the décor of your outdoor living |
| that distance. If you have a distance that is a little | | | | space. Hammock stands are beautiful and |
| less than 14 feet, use less chain to make up the | | | | versatile. |
| difference. A distance larger than 17 feet will | | | | · If your hammock sags: When hanging |
| require you to use more chain to allow for the | | | | your hammock, be sure that the hammock is |
| extra length. Don't panic, it is possible to make it | | | | fairly taught. The hammock should hang straight |
| work with the trees you have in your yard. | | | | when you are not in it, and sink down once you |
| · If your yard has only one suitable tree: | | | | climb in. If the hammock sags low to the ground |
| Not to worry, you can still use what nature has | | | | before weight is added it will sink farther to the |
| given you. Attach your hammock to the available | | | | ground once you sit in it. When using any of the |
| tree, and place a wooden or metal post the | | | | above installation methods attach the hammock |
| proper distance away to attach the other end of | | | | chain or straps about 4-5 feet above the ground. |
| your hammock. When installing the post, be sure | | | | |