Shade Cloth ?

[My Foot Smells]

I have some shade cloth but have never used it, really don't have the setup to properly secure it at this time. Pop up storms have brought 60+ mph winds and things get ranshackled quickly. I learnt my lesson after several patio umbrellas were destroyed. You have to batten things down like a sail on the open sea. The arches will have concrete feet.

But I am envisioning getting some arches for some new beds (for maters) that I can toss up a shade cloth to block out the harsh west setting sun and overhead afternoon. I get way too much sun Ju, Jul, Aug. & esp. as the garden grows to a completely open area.

The shade cloth will allow me to apply during the hottest months, but remove during the more temperate months.

I'm not really sure what strength cloth I would need. 40% maybe? IDK.

The current garden area has some protection with the exception of two beds that get abused on the west side.

Guess when I put the garden in, I took "full sun" too literally. Maybe full sun is o.k. if you live in Canada..

Does anyone here utilize shade cloth and can provide picture or details of successful use?