There's no denying that plants love the sun. And who
can blame them? Sometimes there's nothing better than being sprawled out in the
backyard, soaking up those golden rays. But time in the shade is even more
essential - for you and your garden.

That's where Coolaroo shade cloth, gazebos, umbrellas
and other shade structures play a vital role.Here's how a shade garden can help
you out, while keeping your plants in pristine condition:

Increased Variety.

One of the key
aspects of a successful shade garden is choosing plants that will be suited to
the environment. If you've got a specific area of your garden that receives
comparatively less sunlight, then you've got an opportunity to plant some
interesting varieties of shade-tolerant plants.

Better Water Retention.

With reduced
exposure to the direct sun, your plants and soil will be exposed to much less
heat in general. That means there's less chance of water evaporating in the
harsh summer rays. With improved water retention throughout the long hot
months, your plants are more likely to retain their lively green appearance.

Lower Maintenance.

Once you’ve
established your shade garden, you’re likely to find that it’s much lower
maintenance than a regular garden. Many shade tolerant plants are designed to
thrive with minimal assistance.

Less Weeds.

As we said earlier,
many plants love sun. Well, weeds are plants too. With less direct exposure to
the sun, there’s less promotion of growth for weeds, making them much easier to
monitor and eliminate. Plus, weed seed germination is typically poorer in
shaded environments, so they won’t necessarily thrive the way they normally do.

Coolaroo shade
cloth is the perfect solution for creating a shade garden in your backyard, on
a deck, or around the patio. Here’s why:

• Coolaroo shade cloth comes in a wide
  range of shade cover percentages that allow the perfect mix of light to
  pass through, providing enough cover to protect your shade garden and
  enough sunlight to keep them growing.
• Shade cloth features a breathable
  fabric, helping the area to stay cooler instead of creating an insulated
  hot-box.
• Our shade cloth enables greater use of
  temporary shade in hotter periods. With a variety of semi-permanent
  solutions, you can expose your shade garden in the cooler months of the
  year. Change things up – variety is the spice of life!

To find the
perfect product for your shade garden project, check out our range of shade
solutions and garden
solutions today.

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