Make a Critter-Proof Garden Greenhouse

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We're and dreaming about all the possibilities this season for a fresh start in the garden. Carmen Collins, an Atlanta gardener, used wire mesh, wood and some thoughtful design to craft her backyard greenhouse. The squirrels are no match for her plants anymore and it adds a stylish architectural element to her landscape; a win-win!
Rain and sunlight get in, but squirrels stay out.
Corrugated polycarbonate panels were used to create a few cold frames that keep citrus trees, such as Meyer lemon, from freezing during winter months.
Path lighting illuminates the flower beds that wrap the perimeter of the screen room.
Mounted to the inside of the screen room walls are terraced planters for strawberries.
Tiered strawberry boxes work as exterior window boxes for herbs and ornamentals that the critters won't want to disturb.
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  • CraftingSociety CraftingSociety on Sep 02, 2014
    Hi- I just stumbled upon my own back yard photos, on Pinterest, re-posted from HGTVGardens.com (where I work), then onto Hometalk.com. This tangled web! I am happy to create some drawings and plans if you're truly interested. It is a constant challenge keeping out the critters, and my "screenhouse" is always changing as I discover tiny places here and there, so it is just now getting to be exactly what I've envisioned it to be. I will post more about it and other projects on craftingsociety.com, launching next week. You call also reach me on twitter @craftsoc Thanks! Carmen
  • Christina G Christina G on Mar 30, 2015
    Are moles or voles able to did up through the floor on the inside at all?
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