Plant protection

Protect your growing plants from weather and pests with these 20 clever cloche ideas! Find easy DIY hacks and where to buy them ready-made.

Wondering how to protect the garden from animals? You can do it in 15 minutes with this plant cage! Easy to make--super effective!

Like many gardeners I start my seedlings indoors to get a jump on the growing season. This means I plant in containers and flats in February or March when it is still cold outside. I use grow lights, full sun windows, and some outdoor time when it is warmer and sunny to help them grow. Once the […]

See how to shelter tender plants with a cardboard box, staked frost cover—or even a patio chair

If you’re a seasoned gardener, there’s a good chance you’ll already know how much of a detrimental effect heat can have on plants. However, if you’re still a newbie to the green thumb way of life, you may naively think that a bit of heat won’t cause any problems...

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A cloche provides protection for newly planted seedlings, keeping insects, pests and adverse weather at bay. Words & photos: Julie Legg This cloche is for a 900mm x 1800mm raised bed. MATERIALS 4 x lengths flexible 15mm x 2mm x 2m plastic pipe 1 x pack of 6 x 16mm tool clips (comes with screws) 3 x set of 3/16” x 38mm nuts and bolts, mushroom head zinc plated 2 x 80mm white downpipe clips 4 x 25mm screws 2m x 4m insect garden netting Equipment: Drill, screwdriver Cost: $60 METHOD STEP 1…

Protecting Your Plants From Rabbits as Simple as 1,2,3

Garden bed covers offer several benefits, including reducing pest damage, protecting plants from extreme weather conditions, and extending the growing...