Portable Garden Shade Canopy

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The Plant Ninja-Texas Gardener

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@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

The connections are dry fitted and you may need to tap them back in place several times throughout the summer season😊

@lionelreesable 4 ай бұрын

@@theplantninja-texasgardener Thank you.

@SeanMcAnarney 2 жыл бұрын

Your highlighting the parts as you speak of them really helps the instruction. Well done!

@sandiem5361 4 ай бұрын

I like your idea better than attaching the PVC pipes to your raised beds. Also, with having the structure on the outside perimeter of the garden gives you more flexibility to move it around. Perfect for a beginner or for someone that is renting a home. Thank you so much for sharing.🌻🌷🌺

@theplantninja-texasgardener 4 ай бұрын

So glad it was a help to you! Also with the PVC being dry fit, you can take the structure apart and store for next year.

@elbenji 2 ай бұрын

I loooooove this idea!!! It gets 115 degrees of dry heat in the summer and it always toasts my roses but this should be exactly what I need without breaking the bank!! Thank you!!!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 ай бұрын

So excited it will be a help to you! Mine has lasted with zero repairs for several seasons now😊

@russbailey4654 3 ай бұрын

This is a really good idea!! I would make these additions... Instead of the white PVC, use the Gray PVC. The gray PVC cost the same, but it is treated to resist sun damage. Over the years, white PVC will deteriorate due to sun damage. That is why gray is used for electrical uses. Also, you might try putting the upright pieces in flowerpots with concrete. They would still be portable. Thanks for you video.

@theplantninja-texasgardener 3 ай бұрын

I would have never thought of these upgrades. Pretty sure I’ll be needing to replace PVC at some point. I’ll keep an eye out for the gray PVC. Thank-you!

@ThomasKirwan-p1g 2 ай бұрын

That's what I was going to do to make a temporary workout area using this same method: input the upright pieces into some sort of pot or bucket with concrete. If I actually get it done and remember, I'll try and put some info back on here with what I did. Great idea on the grey PVC, I was going to buy some UV spray to get on the pipes when I was done building it

@astikennel 2 жыл бұрын

I would leave the overhang of the sunshade loose for more coverage and as Maximus added below, a few screws for security due to wind and even use a bungee cord to a security point - I add this as my small table umbrella did cart wheels around my yard last night 🤣 Loved the screen shots of the materials used, thanks for the video!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

Cathie, I keep checking to see if the canopy has flown off😛 So star so good, but y’all are right. I think I need to secure it better. I appreciate y’all taking the time to add some great suggestions. I learn so much from the comment section 🙌

@lionelreesable 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the marching orders. Next free weekend project. Best wishes.

@pdiz 3 ай бұрын

I think those U-shaped garden hooks that hammer into the ground would be perfect to anchor this contraption! Anyway, going to build something like this to cover my container pond since it gets WAY too much sun for fish...

@theplantninja-texasgardener 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you’re going to conform to make it work for you. You’ll have to update us and let us know if the u shaped hooks work. 😊

@maximusgreat8433 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Been thinking that I need to do the same…but wind is my challenge. I think though that I could do this and maybe lock in the top section with some drilled out holes and zip ties in the corner connectors and legs (tying them all together).

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a terrific idea! I will likely do the same. I do want to be able to take it down but I suppose that’s nothing more than clipping a few zip ties.

@growingoutthebox 2 жыл бұрын

I like this. Very good diy. Working on kinda umbrellas for my peppers and tomatoes.

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

Will you make a video? Definitely would be interested in seeing other shade options 🙌

@susannebarnhart1322 2 жыл бұрын

Great concept, I see success! Your plants will appreciate the semi shade. Sure like the idea of pottery for slow watering I assume ⁉️

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

I learned that terracotta pot trick from a master gardener 💗

@SeanMcAnarney 2 жыл бұрын

Why do we need a shade set up? Why can’t we just water the dickens out of the plants?

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

Watering is important but so is the prevention of water loss. A screen can help decrease evaporation (along with a good layer of mulch). A shade can also cut down on radiation from the sun, which helps prevent sun scalding/scorching. Apparently there’s also a particulate film you can apply to the plants(I guess like sunscreen) that can help cut down on some of the effects of the sun’s radiation.

@creinicke1000 2 жыл бұрын

All great.. here in AZ I've tried several things.. I like the pvc because of ease..BUT wind we get, especially during haboobs destroy it all. I'm a work in progress trying to figure it out, but either burying the base.. or slice the cloth so it's not a sail.

@theplantninja-texasgardener 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Texas! I have had some really windy days and have done well with weighting the base with stone. I think the lower shade percentage helps as well because there’s more “room” between each fabric strip for air to go through. That being said, I definitely think this design can be augmented to fit different gardening needs and I think you’re on the right track! Best wishes and happy gardening😊

@ellev5092 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I love your video and the highlighted parts as you're building the shade structure. Just wondering if you're still using the structure in your garden? I'm curious to know if it's held up. Thank you!!!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 5 ай бұрын

So glad the video was a help! The canopy is still going strong! I’ll be setting it up in about a week to use through august.

@ellev5092 5 ай бұрын

@@theplantninja-texasgardener Awesome, thank you so much for the update! Looking forward to more videos!!! 😊

@bobgarcia182 6 ай бұрын

This is a really good, instructional video. I'm going to make a shade structure like this for my container, vegetable garden sits on our concrete driveway and it gets blasted by the afternoon sun for a few hours in the hottest summer months. One question: is the structure very hard to take apart for storage in the winter.? Thanks very much for the video!

@theplantninja-texasgardener 6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful! The connections are dry fitted so I find it pretty easy to take apart even without help. Finding storage space for the top is the challenge as it’s so large, but I just rest it against the inside of my garage wall.

@bobgarcia182 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@brucetouzel6484 6 ай бұрын

nice job

@theplantninja-texasgardener 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@libertylion6088 Жыл бұрын

How does this handle high winds, from summer storms?

@theplantninja-texasgardener Жыл бұрын

Yes mine has done well with weighing down with heavy stones along the corners. The connections are dry fitted so sometimes I’ll have to tighten them up after a heavy wind. I typically don’t have this up through spring/fall so I miss the bigger storms for the most part.