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What to use instead of a cloche in a garden – 5 smart alternatives to protect your plants over winter

DIY wooden cold frame cloche with white painted window frame cover on wheels at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.

Wondering what to use instead of a cloche in a garden? If you don't already have these helpful plant covers, there are plenty of ways you can rustle up a makeshift cloche at home.

Traditionally, cloches are bell-shaped glass covers that protect plants from cold weather, guard against pests, and warm the soil ahead of spring. But nowadays, you'll see plastic and netted versions on the shelves in all shapes and sizes.

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