Yes! While plants need sunlight to grow, it is possible for plants to get too much sun. It's important to know what species of plants are growing in your garden because every plant has different needs. Shade plants like Hostas and Ferns have limits on their sun exposure. There are full sun-loving plants out there, but even those varieties can get too much sun, especially during a hot, scorching summer! Be sure to use a shading cloth on your shade-loving plants or plant them in a place that naturally will get more shade. Even your tomatoes, which can do better in the sun, are important to shade and screen from the sunlight! And the good thing about our shading cloth is that it still lets thru some important light frequencies while keeping the excess heat and radiation away from harming your garden.