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With a southern exposure you may need to be more concerned about too much sun than too little, depending on your trees. Many people with trees that require partial sun try for an eastern exposure, so their trees get morning sun and afternoon shade. Trees that have been stressed by work or repotting will also appreciate afternoon shade.

As for shelving, I've found that heavy duty plastic shelving units (Rubbermaid or something similar) work great without any treatment. They can be had for around $25, if I remember correctly.

Good luck
Brian

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4-Jan-2008	#2
BrianBay9 Trunk Collector Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Loveland, CO Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 or 5? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,365	With a southern exposure you may need to be more concerned about too much sun than too little, depending on your trees. Many people with trees that require partial sun try for an eastern exposure, so their trees get morning sun and afternoon shade. Trees that have been stressed by work or repotting will also appreciate afternoon shade. As for shelving, I've found that heavy duty plastic shelving units (Rubbermaid or something similar) work great without any treatment. They can be had for around $25, if I remember correctly. Good luck Brian __________________ There's a difference between taking your art seriously, and taking yourself too seriously.