A 2 in 1 Garden Crop Cover ( Rabbit, Deer, Squirrel, and Bird Protection) & Garden Trellis: A Versatile, Inexpensive, and Easy DIY Project!

One rule I try to follow when making anything for the garden is... can it serve more than one purpose. I also keep in mind, the ease of construction, the ease of storage, the ease of use, and the ease on my out of pocket costs. 

A Basic Frame for Crop Protection

This easily constructed basic frame checks all the boxes. It can be cut and measured to fit any size raised bed or garden space. A simple set of legs or supports will allow it to sit over the ground or over a collection of containers. You can use this build to protect your crops from rabbits, deer, squirrels, and birds. When it isn't protecting your plants, you can use as a light weight trellis.

Easy to Build Frame for Crop Protection

Use Flat or Slightly Propped as Plants Grow

The key to this design is using a piece of wood to secure all 4 corners of the frame. Cut any scrap of wood to create a rectangular block. It should be wide enough to hold 2 or 3  screws as seen in the picture. Depending on the size and width of the wood you are using for the frame pieces, you want to use 2 or 3 inch screws. It is important to have at least 1 inch of screw length in the rectangular block. Once the frame is secured in the corners, with the blocks, it is solid. The chicken wire or fencing is secured using a standard staple gun. 

The rectangular blocks, not only secure the frame corners, they are used to raise the height of the frame as plants grow. I like to use bricks. The wide base of the rectangular block is perfect for securely sitting the cover on any supports you put under it. Check out my video from my YT Channel The Rusted Garden.

Another use for the basic frame, is a long trellis down the length of a bed. The frame can be tied to posts when using it as a trellis. If you build two frames, you can lean them on each other and build an A frame trellis. In that case, I would just tie the edges that meet, that build the top of the triangle, with rope in several places. Chicken wire can easily support peas, beans, cucumber and even light melons.

Bricks Are Perfect for Raising the Cover

Once Way to Use it as a Trellis

This easy to build and inexpensive frame can be built in any shape that meets the needs of your garden. I like using the materials seen here as the frame is lightweight but very effective. 

"Good Luck in Your Gardens"

Cheers!

Gary (The Rusted Garden)

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