Description
Create a simple and effective crop protection system with these strong aluminium square garden hoops. Suitable for use in raised beds or directly in the ground, they provide the framework needed for garden netting, fleece, insect mesh or polythene covers.
Whether you're protecting young plants from frost, deterring pests, or extending the growing season, these hoops offer a versatile solution for productive gardening.
Build Protective Garden Tunnels with Ease
Designed to be installed quickly, these square hoops push directly into the soil and can be positioned at regular intervals to form a sturdy tunnel structure. Once covered with fleece, mesh or netting, they help create a sheltered environment that supports healthy plant growth throughout the year.
Reliable Crop Protection in Every Season
During colder months, cover the hoops with horticultural fleece to help shield crops from frost, wind and low temperatures. As the weather warms up, swap to insect-proof mesh or bird netting to protect fruit and vegetables from unwanted pests while maintaining airflow and light levels.
Perfect for Extending the Growing Season
Using protective covers over your crops can help seedlings establish earlier in spring and keep harvests going later into autumn. By reducing weather-related damage and pest pressure, these garden hoops help maximise growing potential throughout the year.
Dimensions and Covering Requirements
Each aluminium hoop measures approximately 92cm wide by 115cm high. When inserted 12–15cm into the soil, the installed height is around 77–80cm above ground level.
For full coverage, we recommend using netting, mesh or fleece with a minimum width of 2.8 metres. Allow an additional 2 metres of material to secure both ends of the tunnel effectively.
Suitable for Raised Beds and Open Ground
Whether you're growing vegetables in a raised bed, allotment plot or traditional garden border, these hoops provide a practical framework for creating protective tunnels, cloches and growing covers. Space them approximately 1 metre apart for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hoops made from?
The hoops are manufactured from lightweight aluminium, offering excellent durability and resistance to outdoor conditions.
Can they be used in raised beds?
Yes. They are suitable for both raised beds and direct soil planting areas.
How far should they be inserted into the ground?
For stability, push each hoop approximately 12–15cm into the soil.
What covering material should I use?
Depending on the season, you can use fleece, insect mesh, bird netting or similar crop protection materials. A minimum width of 2.8 metres is recommended.
How should the hoops be spaced?
Position the hoops at roughly 1 metre intervals to provide even support across the length of the tunnel.
Will they help improve harvests?
By protecting plants from frost, birds and insect pests, the hoops can help create better growing conditions and support longer harvesting periods.
Additional Information
Each hoop is supplied with six fixing clips for securing your chosen covering material.
Please note: this product includes the aluminium hoops and clips only. Netting, fleece and other cover materials are available separately.