This past year, my yard lost quite a few of the shade trees. The location that I placed many of my plants is no longer suited due to extreme sun conditions.

I have many bromeliads that need some protection and have been reading about shade houses for "sun tender" plants.

Does anyone here have a shade house? I know they are more common in Australia but think it would work for me.

I'd love to hear your ideas and/or see your photos.

I do not have one but have seen them at a couple of garden centers. They do take the cloth down for the Winter so I do not know how they handle getting snow on them.

i have a neighbor that cut all the Pine & Redwoods off his property (worth $$$)
and has a large shade house with 4x8 redwood trellis you buy from the hardware store on the roof and half way down each east & west side
here is a fancy one on the web
http://www.coastal-lumber.com/...

Thank you Bob. At least snow is a rare worry in my part of the world. This early & intense heat is another story.

Dick, I appreciate the link and the idea. It sounds like your neighbors' shade house is attractive. Thank you.

I suppose shade houses aren't too common in the US but that's what I get for having a passion for some shade loving plants.

What about building a pergola over them?

Connie ~ I thought of something like that when I saw the home page on this site this a.m. The photo of the hardy Kiwi vine looks like it would provide a delightful but shady environment. Thanks for that idea!

You're welcome. Costco has pre-made ones, if you're not into making one from scratch. I also googled it and saw lots of beautiful ones here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/...

I decided to move a couple of old plant racks out of the greenhouse and cover them with shade cloth. I got the racks positioned this weekend and am now shopping for shade cloth. From the reading I've done, probably 60% UV protection. Then come wintertime I can cover it with a plastic and use it to overwinter some of more hardy plants if needed.

I appreciate y'all for sharing your input. It got my mind to working.