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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

DIY cloche ideas – experts recommend 5 alternatives to protect plants from cold and pests

Young plants growing under cloches.

Garden cloches are super useful for protecting plants. Whether against frosts or pests, cloches keep your plants tucked up and secured. They give you peace of mind knowing that plants will be covered and protected whatever the weather throws up.

Mention garden cloches to people and they may picture the traditional large, ornate glass covers. Cloches nowadays come in different shapes and sizes and there are plastic and glass versions to choose between, depending on your budget.

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