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DIY Covered Greenhouse Garden: A Removable Cover Solution to Protect Your Plants

DIY Covered Greenhouse Garden:

A Removable Cover Solution to Protect Your Plants

photo credit: Stephanie Strickland

photo credit: Stephanie Strickland

What an awesome project! This is one I am going to be doing towards the end of winter! I want this up and running ASAP! Check out materials and tools below and then head over to Stephanie Strickland at apartmenttherapy.com,

Materials

  • 2x6s in redwood (or 2x12s, which are significantly more expensive) cut to desired lengths
  • 2x2s for cover frame (cut to match your 2×6 lengths)
  • 2x4s for corner bracing
  • Wood screws (coated for weather resistance)
  • 10′ 1/2″ PVC pipe
  • Pipe clamps
  • Large weave wire mesh
  • Chicken wire or other small weave mesh
  • Zip Ties (for securing mesh to PVC)
  • Plastic sheeting or garden cloth (at least 12′ wide and twice the length of your garden)
  • Staple gun + staples
  • 2 Hinges
  • 2 Eye hooks
  • 6 ft chain cut into 3 ft lengths

Tools

  • Miter Saw
  • Drill
  • Staple gun

If you have a garden box, to protect your plants, all you have to do is get some pliable metal, and plastic. Just build a frame throughout the box, and secure the plastic firmly on to the frame. If you have single potted plants, just place a trash bag or fleece around the plant. Check out how it’s done via the link below!

DIY Covered Greenhouse Garden:A Removable Cover Solution to Protect Your Plants