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Cheap makeshift shade structures?

xica_da_silva
11 years ago

Hi all,

As some of you may already know, I'd planted some baby peach/apple trees during winter(3 total). I'm thinking it might be good to give them some shade from the west sun to help them make it through. Or do you think they need more than that(overhead shade, too?)?

My thought was to place a couple of those wooden stakes that are normally used to stabilized trees a few feet apart(on the west side of the tree), and then staple a swath of shade cloth to the 2 stakes. My only concern would be if we got a windy day...not sure if it would hold up?

Do you guys have a better way? (hopefully not too expensive, either) Or does my plan sound alright?

Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks, Xica

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