Shade cloth is mesh with varying density, which dictates how much light it lets through. It comes in different colors but black is the most common.
Unsurprisingly, they do a great job of reducing sun exposure and they’re easy to set up. You might find that the fabric is too dense for plants, as it’s designed for people.
It’s a portable greenhouse made from shade cloth fabric. It lets in a decent amount of sunlight but will reduce the chances of your plants getting sunburn.
A rectangle is the easiest shape to build, but you could always angle the top depending on your space’s aspect. Finally, stretch the shade cloth over the top and tie in place.
You’ll use tall or bushy plants to protect smaller and more delicate plants. This can be ideal for balconies, where you don’t have loads of choice for where you set up plants.