Understanding Shade Cloths

Shade Cloth over Greenhouse

In the nursery and greenhouse business, controlling environmental factors like sunlight and wind is crucial to healthy plant growth and productivity. Shade cloths have become an indispensable solution, providing optimal growing conditions while maintaining proper hydration. At American Horticultural Supply, Inc. (AHS), we offer premium shade cloths that cater specifically to the needs of nursery […]

California’s First Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Restrictions

AHS is dedicated to the true partnership and sharing of information we feel may affect our valued customers. With that we share the following article for your awareness to the seriousness of the ongoing California drought.  Retailer’s React: California’s First Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Restrictions California Gov. Jerry Brown announced April 1 that, for the first […]

American Horticultural Supply, Inc. Supports Shade Cloth Project!

American Horticultural Supply, Inc. supported an Eagle Scout’s Shade Project for the Canine Adoption Rescue League located in Santa Paula, CA. Logan Simmons of Camarillo’s Eagle Scout Troop 225 Ventura County Council becomes an Eagle Scout after successfully building a shade shelter for dogs using shade cloth from American Horticultural Supply in Oxnard, CA. The […]

AHS Hosts Grower Roundtable

American Horticultural Supply, Inc. was proud to host its first ‘grower roundtable’ held in Oxnard, CA. AHS brought in its Sungro Supplier included both regional support and its Technical Specialist. There was both in-depth conversation and a question and answer period that provided the growers with newfound knowledge and a better understanding of both soil and container […]

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Frost Cloth

  • Shielding crops from frost damage in late fall
  • Stimulating the growth of cool season annuals that are overwintered
  • Providing frost protection for crops in early spring
  • Inhibiting garden pests such as squirrels and insects from eating newly-sprouted seedlings
  • Shielding newly planted seeds from birds or other predators
  • Keeping soil moist to increase germination rates