I’ve been seeing shade cloth “structures” around town, in friends’ gardens, and noticed it seems to help with sun scald on tomatoes and other crops. I bought some 40% shade cloth, black, and will install it tomorrow in the garden to protect the strawberries, tomatoes, and raspberries.
Have you used anything to shade your garden vegetables in this 100-plus degree weather?
Fine Gardening Recommended Products
Scotts Cordless Grass-Shear/Shrub-Trimmer Combo
With a built-in 7.2-volt lithium-ion battery, this little guy weighs less than 2 lb. and can zip through all your minor pruning tasks quickly and easily.
- 13.5 x 3 x 5 inches
- Uses a 7.2-Volt 2Ah high-capacity built-in lithium-ion battery; Includes a fast charger
Dramm Revolution Adjustable 9-Pattern Metal Hose Nozzle
- 15 x 10 x 7 inches
- Ergonomic insulated grip
- Maximum pressure of 90 PSI
- Fully adjustable spray pattern
- No trigger lock
Black and Decker 22-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Quick and easy to put into operation and is less noisy and lighter in weight than gas-powered hedge trimmers.
- 38 x 7 x 7 inches
- 6.9 pounds
- 1 Lithium Ion battery required (included)
Berry & Bird’s Stainless-Steel Garden Trowel
This trowel has a durable wooden handle as well as centimeter and inch measurements imprinted on the face. The serrated edge facilitates digging, weeding, root cutting and opening soil bags.
Rain Bird PATIOKIT Drip Irrigation Patio Watering Kit
- Complete 42-piece drip irrigation kit eliminates watering by hand
- Provides drip irrigation for up to 6 planters
- Easy to assemble: just attach to faucet, cut tubing and connect watering devices
- Attaches easily to your outdoor faucet or hose
