shade in My Home& Garden

Best way to make parade shade? The local parade goes past our house on Sunday. It goes past a treeless corner of our yard. I'd like to provide shade to anyone who's sitting there this weekend. But, I don't want to spend too much or for the setup to be too complicated. What's a good solution to provide temporary shade? ... (Asked by mgnavadomskis)
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Attach an umbrella to your table. Or better yet, go to the dollar store and purchase cheap umbrellas - use duct tape to attach them to the back of each persons chair. You could do an assortment of colors which in and of itself would be festive!...(Answered by Marvelissa VT)

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Is there a lamp/light shade made with mirror/reflective material? becos i know theres the reflector type material from torches and i know some light shade use prism and glasses ... but is there mirror? or do they not use it cos it might start a fire? ... (Asked by anuxephon)
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Wise Geeks has the answer on Different Types of Lampshades....(Answered by Polynomial)

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What are the best houseplants for surviving deep shade? I work in an office with venetian blinds on the windows which are usually shut, to keep the light from getting in people's eyes. This means that there is very little natural light. We want to get some houseplants to scatter all over the room, not just by the window. What kind of plant would be best? ... (Asked by Aldan)
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If you are looking for a lot of green then go for peace lilies and cast iron plants. They could grow in a closet....(Answered by Sherri S)

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What to grow in shade? I'm interested in growing flowering vines, vegetable or fruit plants in partial shade. I'm not sure what zone I live in, but I live in Pennsylvania. ... (Asked by Dulci)
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Hastas - they grow very quickly and do very well in the shade. They have big leaves the look very pretty in the landscaping. Oops just noticed that you wanted a vine plant or veggie, but I'll leave my post here anyway....(Answered by spadabek71)

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Looking for a square glass shade for a ceiling light. Where can I find one? I have an ceiling lighting fixture that has a square glass shade that I broke last night. It is just a square piece of glass with a hole in the middle that is attached to the fixture via a screw that goes through the whole and then a cap that is put on the screw to hold the glass in place. Does anyone know if they sell these shades at a Loews, Home Depot or Target type store? I found one on amazon, but they're charging over $8 in shipping for a $3 item. Please help! ... (Asked by Christine N)
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home depot...(Answered by Jessi)

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Any suggestions on what plants I could put in my new flower bed? gets morning sun then all-day shade.? This plant bed is right next to ou home - it gets mostly shade, but definite morning sun. I'm hoping for mostly flower suggestions -- preferably aromatic ones too! ... (Asked by justlee62)
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Jasmine grown on a trellis works good, very fragrant in springtime. Lavender also works great, just remember to trim it back once a year....(Answered by jeff the drunk)

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I saw a commercial for a roll out tarp thing that gives your porch shade. Does anyone know what its called? i saw a commercial on tv for a device that rolls out a tarp cover to put shade over your porch or deck. does anyone know what this thing was called? ... (Asked by Lucifer)
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Sunsetter, it's on all day long on regular television. It's a retractable awning....(Answered by sorceressofalchemy)

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Does anyone know what what kind of roses will grow in semi shade.? I read an article once that said there were types of roses that would work in shade....does anyone know? ... (Asked by skinnykitty)
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I live in the south and mostly grow a large variety of antique roses. I have not had any luck w/ semi shade. Here is a link that I just found though, it may help. http://home.hiwaay.net/~oliver/sgrosesshade.htm...(Answered by Nina)

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I have a tree that needs partial shade? but I dont have partial shade what do I do? ... (Asked by tabatha b)
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Hello, Try a very light-weight canopy!...(Answered by Deke)

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What plants grow well in shade? I live in a basement with a window that recieves sunlight for about 2 hours/day--thats it. So what are the names of some plants that can grow in such conditions? ... (Asked by Sean H)
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From Century21: Shady Sills 1) Primrose. This small plant produces a continuous crop of yellow, red, pink, blue, purple or white flowers in midwinter, and when planted in your indoor window garden, will exude sweet charm. Keep the soil moist and, if you are lucky to have an outdoor garden, plant your primroses outside in June. 2) 'Black Prince.' If you are looking for something a little more edgy to go with modern décor, opt for this unusually colored, sculptural rubber plant. The variety called `Black Prince' has shiny, purple-black foliage with scarlet sheaths that protect new leaves as they ...(Answered by Yahzmin (thanks & so long))

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