Garden Shade Cloth Review 1 Year Later

[@mattmattmatt2683]

NM here, yeah things can get way hot. just what I needed to see.

[@mattc1647]

I'm getting a 45% aluminet type Shade Cloth for my Venus Fly Traps to help withstand Phoenix, Arizona heat

[@annland781]

Definitely going to do this. Planting my first garden this week down in San Antonio. Love your videos

[@thesecretgarden6948]

Awesome! Glad you enjoy my videos!:)

[@candacewilliams7475]

We're in Florida and right now we can't grow a whole lot cause it's so darn hot. We put a shade tarp over our hoop house, installed misters with box fans to help keep the air flow going. So far so good, my young transplants haven't kicked the bucket so I'm hoping that the blooms won't rot off when it's time

[@thesecretgarden6948]

I know exactly what you are dealing with. When I moved from TN I thought that I would be able to grow all year round and have the biggest and best plants ever... I didnt understand that the heat could kill plants just like the cold will. Best of luck to you!

[@gloriaarthur2149]

Hi I live in Florida. Where did you get the posts??

[@genfari9522]

what kind of poles did you use? how long?

[@JoelUberTuber]

He said they were fence T-posts. I used 8-footers myself and buried about 18" deep using a T-post driver. You'll find the posts and tool at Blain's Farm & Fleet, Tractor Supply, or similar.

[@gabriallefleming7611]

You might consider getting a larger cover. That way, that exposed area will be covered, & so will you as you're out there working.

[@chantico221]

Thank you!

[@mrgoats]

Those are not T-posts. Those are u-posts

[@JoelUberTuber]

Anyone else have trouble with wind flapping their overhead shade wildly and damaging it? How to solve?

[@disgruntledvet28]

Nice I gotta save my elephant ears the leaves keep getting burned by direct sun :(

[@JeannetteShoreland]

Thanks so much for braving the heat to share this very important garden tip. You deserve to enjoy an ice-cold adult beverage as a reward.

[@thesecretgarden6948]

Awe, thank you!!

[@HereticHousewife]

Yep, I'm showing my husband this video tonight. We're in TX and our afternoon highs are already getting up around 90F. We were talking about how to make a sun shade for the garden that would be easy to put up in the hot months but where we could just pack the covers away for the rest of the year. This looks like the best solution, something we can do quickly and on a budget.

[@thesecretgarden6948]

Awesome, I am glad you are going to do it. I have actually put it up and taken it down twice this year already. We had a week or so of 90 plus degree weather so I had it up, but then I took it back down when we had a cold front come in. Being able to just cut the zip ties off and remove it and then put it back up when needed, makes it really nice.

[@tk421dr]

thanks for this video, im pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to grow where im at. our temps are similar to yours, im in socal in the desert area. can i ask what area are you at, not trying to dox you, just want to research. want to compare your temps, humidity to our own and see if i should go with 50% shade, or maybe 30%

[@thesecretgarden6948]

I am in San Antonio Texas. I would assume you would still do a 50% shade cloth, but I am curious what your research tells you. I would be intrigued to know once you make a decision

[@gwackamoley]

Thank you for your inspiration, reviews, advice! I live in SoCals high desert, dry heat and anywheres in the 100 teens during summer. Looking in improving my garden with your inspiration! 🌱🌞🥵🍳

[@char8a291]

Any suggestions for a senior citizen who doesn’t have the strength to hammer in tall t-posts into hard Texas ground? Thanks.

[@mr.moneypony4153]

Earth augers to pre-drill the hole could be an alternative. A wooden frame for example would be another option maybe, although not as durable outdoors unless you protect it with paint or something. Good luck over there.

[@curtisrandolph1887]

Start with using a hose. Turn on the water and let it do the drilling with running water.

[@gabriallefleming7611]

I'm a disabled woman & I can't drive them. I ordered one & asked my neighbor (a young guy) to do it for a few bucks. Also plan to share whatever veggies I can grow with him & his family.