Protect Your Garden from Groundhogs: A DIY Garden Cloche Solution
Saving Vegetable Garden from Groundhogs: A Cost-Effective Dollar Store Find
Getting ready to leave town and didn't have time to build a fence for your garden? It's time to get creative and try a dollar store colander garden cloche!
Yeah, you read that right. A simple colander, some bricks, and a few plants were all that Kathleen Walters needed to keep groundhogs away from her cucumbers during a two-week trip. This nifty solution worked a treat, and now you can make one too!
Groundhogs, or woodchucks, are common pests in gardens. These critters like to munch on everything from clover to dandelions to your veggies. But don't worry - we're here to help you protect your plants without breaking the bank.
DIY Cheap Cloche Garden Solution
Do you have a couple of hours and some basic household items lying around? Here's a step-by-step guide to building a garden cloche to keep those pesky groundhogs at bay:
Materials
- Colanders or plastic bowls with drilled holes
- Bricks or heavy rocks
Method
- Plant your seedlings and set up any irrigation systems.
- Place your colander or plastic bowl over each seedling.
- Place a brick or heavy rock on top of the colander to weigh it down.
- Repeat this process for each plant you want to protect.
Don't forget that you can find colanders at a dollar store for a meager cost, making this a budget-friendly solution for gardeners.
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So, let's put that colander to good use and get those groundhogs away from your precious plants! Happy gardening!
Here's an idea for those who love home-and-garden projects and gardening: Try creating a DIY garden cloche using colanders or plastic bowls with drilled holes to protect your plants from groundhogs, especially when you're away. This affordable solution could be a valuable addition to your lifestyle, helping you maintain a thriving home-and-garden while keeping pests at bay.
