Winter is right around the corner, which means plants are going to become scarce.
Unfortunately, a favorite meal of hungry deer during the winter is personal gardens!
Without further ado, lets get building!
Pipes with larger ODs work just as well and are sturdier, although slightly harder to cut.
However, we do not recommend using pipe with an OD smaller than 34.
The measurements required will differ between each garden.
For our build, we decided to make a 2.5 x 5 garden cover.
First, use your tape measure and marker to mark 2.5 cuts onto each of the 5 lengths.
Next, simply use your PVC cutter to make cuts along the marker lines.
Take one of your 2.5 lengths and attach one 3-way elbow to each end.
Insert a 2.5 length into the sockets facing the opposite end of the frame.
Next, place a 4-way fitting onto the end of each 2.5 length.
Insert a 2.5 length into the two sockets facing each other, creating a 2.5 x 2.5 square.
Next, insert a 2.5 length into the sockets facing vertically towards the opposite end of the frame.
Take two 2.5 lengths and insert them into the downward-facing 3-way elbow sockets on either end of the frame.
If not, simply do one end at a time.
Once youve installed the 3 sets of legs, your frame is practically done!
Simply compare the frame to your garden to verify the frames size is to your liking.
This is a good point to redo any cuts or replace any components you are not happy with.
It is also a good time to paint your frame or add any cosmetic personal touches.
We did not use primer and cement in our build.
Take your deer netting (or wire) and unroll it, draping it over the frame.
Make as many additional cuts as necessary and use the zip ties to secure the netting to the frame.
However, it is more expensive to use and more time-consuming to cut and fasten than chicken wire.
Once you finish attaching the wire, your PVC garden cover is complete!
The netting/wire acts as a great deterrent against hungry deer (or any critter for that matter!)
looking to make a meal out of your plant bed.
This project is also great because it is versatile.
Thanks for reading, and happy building!
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