Photo: jos Rioc via Shutterstock Shutterstock We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. Most people use tarps to protect items outdoors during inclement weather or to cover floors and furniture when painting rooms , but these durable fabrics are far more versatile than traditionally thought. Tarps, which come in a variety of materials, including  canvas, polyethylene, and vinyl, can be used to tackle some unexpected home and garden tasks.  From protecting sensitive plants and setting up temporary shelters to moving mulch around a yard, these often overlooked materials can be tapped for many home and garden solutions with a little ingenuity and some basic tools. Here, we highlight six creative tarp uses that will have you wondering why you didn’t think of them sooner. 1. Shield plants from frost.…