Save your summer vegies with shadecloth!

Have you considered protecting your vegetable and herb garden with shadecloth? A milder start to summer means there is still time to plant your summer crops of herbs and vegies like basil, tomatoes, fennel and eggplants – but it’s going to get hot very soon! A good idea to protect your vegetable garden from the searing summer heat ahead is with shadecloth; a 35% shade cloth will protect plants from the sun’s intensity and prevent burning, while still allowing plenty of light and air to circulate for healthy growth. It also makes an excellent windbreak, and it’s easy to install – simply thread the coated wire through the reinforced buttonhole edging, slide the cloth into position, and secure it. Crackpots’ premium-quality UV-stabilised shade cloth is available in white, green, or beige, in either 1.8m or 3.6m widths, and comes with a 10-year warranty. Rolls are 50m, or we can cut to length if you require a smaller amount. And don’t forget the mulch. Happy gardening!