if you want to learn... take a look at the link ... it might be to your advantage.. to use some in your yard ... its apparent your seller knows where to get it ... the setup does not need to be all that complicated .... but it does have to be weather proof .... for example.. for my hosta... 50% shade cloth is wonderful ... it not only creates shade.. but also keeps sun off pots... and so.. aids in water management ... i have no clue what would be appropriate for your area... nor your crop ... below is a pic of some that i rigged up ... to keep my red headed boy.. from frying in the sun... while playing in the sand/mud ... my biggest weather concern was snow load in winter ... which ended up not being an issue ... the easy way to avoid burn... is to insure.. that the plants are out of direct sun.. in the heat of the day ... the theory.. that at some point.. the roots cant process enough water for the plant to cope with the heat.. and the tissue is damaged ... so allowing them full sun.. but for say noon to 4 pm ... you are well on your way to avoiding such ... though it might still be hot thru 6 pm ... you have avoided the worst time of the day ... the point being... it can be a water management issue.. as well as the sun itself .... i wish you luck ken take a guess... did he play in the shade... ohhhh noooo ... worked around it .. lol... Here is a link that might be useful: link

Of course you are not cruel, and you must do what is kind to yourself. I don't know how often they eat, but I'm sure someone will reply. Just know that it is my belief that all creatures can sense love, and that is what you are giving.

I was in Raleigh for the weekend. When we got home Sunday, we only had 4.5 inches in the rain gauge. I live in upstate Greenville county near the NC line. So I think most of it missed my little neck of the woods. And we managed to miss most the bad rain in Raleigh.

I lost several mature oaks and hickories to that derechio- it was a doozy. I stood at the window and watched enormous trees fall like dominoes. If you are someone who thinks trees deserve a chance, I would clean out all the weeds and grass underneath it, make sure the root flare is above the soil level, mulch well, and in about a month or so remove all of the dead wood when you can be certain each branch is dead. Then see to regular watering and hope for the best. This would be my choice. If you are someone with no patience or it is in a spot where unsightly things bother you, replace it. Shame to see such an old and previously lovely tree cast aside, though- those new leaves tell me it is trying its best to survive. I hesitate to use the word "murder" as I know I would be ridiculed (and justifiably) but I am not one to give up easily on valued trees.