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Everything you need to keep Squirrels out of the Garden - The only method that actually works!
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items I have tried peppermint, herbs, reflective pinwheels, cinnamon, the list goes on! Nothing has kept squirrels out of my garden like an actual barrier could. It was a little project but in my book it's well worth it because trying to out garden all the...
Personally, my 3 garden beds are 11' x 4' so I needed to purchase 12 of these furring strips to have the proper amount of wood for the frames that would go onto each of the 3 Garden Beds. :)
1 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board 160954
You're going to want 1 or more of these depending on how many garden bed cages you're needing hoops for. For my 3 beds I used 2 rolls so that I could cut to size and attach have 3 hoops per bed. :)
Rain Bird 1/2 in. (0.70 in. O.D.) x 100 ft. Distribution Tubing for Drip Irrigation T70-100S
These hinges will need to be attached to the cage and then also the garden bed frame on one side of your choice - this will be how it can swing open and closed so that you have access to each garden bed or otherwise can swing it closed when you don't... :)
Everbilt 2-Pack 2 in. Zinc-Plated Non-Removable Pin Narrow Surface Mount Door Hinge 29297
What I love about this fencing / netting is that the openings are large enough for pollinators to still visit my garden! In the past I was using mesh netting and that resulted in a smaller harvest for me because the pollinators weren't able to do their job. This green netting/fenc...
Everbilt Green Plastic 1 in. Mesh 3-1/3 ft. x 25 ft. Garden Fence Hardware Cloth 889250EB12
These are much needed so that your fencing will be secured to the hoops of your cage frame…
HDX 14 in. UV Resist Zip Ties, Black (20-Pack) FT-370STUV(20)
If you don't already have one of these, here is an affordable and easy to use staple gun that you will need for this garden project :)
RYOBI USB Lithium Cordless Craft 4-in-1 Stapler/Nailer Kit with 3.0 Ah Battery and Charging Cable FVN51K
It's very important that you use 2 fasteners per hoop that is on each garden bed so that your tube hoops will be secured to your frame. (ie I had 3 beds with 3 hoops each so I used 18 fasteners for my project) This is the link for a 10 pack. :)
Everbilt 1/2 in. Galvanized Tube Strap, 2 Hole 10-Pack 5012020012-10PK
If you don't already have a drill at home, this is an easy to use affordable option to get this garden project accomplished! Or I supposed you could use a hand held screw driver to attach the 3 corners of the frame…
RYOBI ONE 18V Cordless 1/2 in Drill Driver Kit with 1 Compact Battery and Charger PCL206K1
Don't forget the wood screws :) These are used to attach the 4 corners of the fame you're building.
8 x 1-1/4 in. #2 Phillips, Wafer-Head Wood Screw (100-Pack)
You may need this circular saw to cut your wood to size for the base/ frame of the cage - here is an affordable and easy to use option if you need one. :)
RYOBI 13 Amp Corded 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw CSB125
I almost forgot to add this! But this is SUPER IMPORTANT if you want your structure to last especially since it's be out in the garden getting watererd on and rained on. I love that this one water proofs and adds a nice stain color to the wood for th...
Olympic WaterGuard 1 gal. Woodland Cedar Semi-Transparent Wood Stain and Sealer 55177-01