4 Cheap & EASY to Make Raised Garden Bed Covers

Using raised garden bed covers like mini hoop tunnels, row covers, or portable cold frames is a smart solution for a healthier vegetable garden.

These versatile covers not only boost plant production but also reduce pests, minimize weather damage, and extend your harvest season into the fall and winter.

Be sure to water the plants lightly before covering them in the late afternoon or early evening.

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To maximize the benefits, apply covers in the early evening when winds are low and remove them the next day once temperatures rise (usually by mid-morning), allowing the plants to receive full sun exposure.

Why Garden Bed Covers Are Essential

Here are some key benefits of using garden bed covers:

Protection from frost: Frost covers like row covers, polyethylene sheets, and cloches are primarily used during spring and fall to shield plants from freezing temperatures.
Weather protection and environment control: Weather covers can be temporary, and used for a few hours or a day to safeguard plants during harsh weather conditions. For example, placing a metal or plastic bucket over a newly planted tomato seedling can provide effective short-term protection.
Reduced pest damage: Garden covers can also prevent insect pests like flea beetles and cabbage worms, as well as deter larger animals like deer and rabbits. Unlike temporary frost covers, pest prevention covers can be left in place for extended periods, allowing light to penetrate while keeping pests out. Insect netting and barrier fabrics are perfect for this purpose.

The video tutorial for this technique is by Self-Sufficiency Me.