When the outdoor temperature reaches a consistent daytime reading of 75 degrees, it may be necessary to apply shading to lower the temperature inside the greenhouse. Although temperature is scattered by the ribs between the polycarbonate walls, one may also want to consider the addition of a shade cloth. It is important to remember, however, that shading may slow the growth of some vegetables and flowering plants.

Making a simple shade cloth or greenhouse covering for your raised beds is easy. At your local hardware store, buy a length of flexible pipe (1/2" PVC works well and is generally affordable) and cut it into equal length pieces that—bent to fit over the metal pins—form half-circles of appropriate height. For example, in the picture to the right a 20' pipe was cut in half to make two 10' lengths, which form arches about 4' tall for use with a 4' wide raised bed.

With a bubble jet printer, use waterproof paper available from local map or office supply stores; some folks say hairspray works; you can slip them in a zip lock bag; or whitewater retailers often sell materials for keeping river maps dry. Waterproof paper is available for purchase over the internet from www.Lat26inc.com.

Although hosta is a shade loving plant, if it's too dark hostas will probably grow and survive, but not flourish. Ideally, hostas prefer a dappled shade. While some hostas are sun tolerant, if there is not enough shade it may effect leaf color.

When the outdoor temperature reaches a consistent daytime reading of 75 degrees, it may be necessary to apply shading to lower the temperature inside the greenhouse. Although temperature is scattered by the ribs between the polycarbonate walls, one may also want to consider the addition of a shade cloth. It is important to remember, however, that shading may slow the growth of some vegetables and flowering plants.

I cut the "blank stock" using a quilter's tool -- cutting mat, straightedge, and "Olfa" cutter (looks like a pizza cutter, but MUCH sharper). That way, I could cut through about 5 layers of cloth at once. Be sure to learn how best to cut fabric from a QUILTER, so you don't waste any cloth .

The kit is water resistant and care should be taken when carried around near water. The stones are made from the most durable elegant acrylic crystals designed to withstand normal wear and tear and will not crack like the other glass stones you can buy in stores.

More or less, this varies per area. Not all the trees have fully gronwn and we have tried to give you a new exotic impression.

Protect-a-Bed repels liquids like urine and sweat but allows body vapor to breathe through the protector.