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DIY Tree Protector Kit

DIY_TREE_PROTECTOR_EMT
List Price: $23.99

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Build Your Own Frost, Pest & Sun Shield for Young Trees

Protect your small trees, shrubs, or young perennials with this easy-to-assemble DIY Tree Protector Kit. Designed for growers who prefer to build it themselves, this kit gives you the core hardware, just pick up standard ¾" EMT conduit locally and choose the covering that fits your needs. Whether you are shielding from frost, blocking harsh sun, or keeping birds and insects away, this system is fully customizable and reusable season after season.

Features

  • DIY friendly kit, just add EMT conduit and your choice of covering
  • Customizable protection for various weather and pest conditions
  • Reusable season after season
  • Designed to work with our 4 foot EMT bender (optional add-on)
  • Compatible with shade cloth, insect netting, or greenhouse film
  • Ideal for home gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale farms

What’s Included in the Kit:

  • 1 EMT connector
  • 4 EMT splices
  • #8 self-tapping screws
  • 10 Snap Clamps
  • Optional 4 ft. EMT bender
  • Optional protective covering
  • Printable PDF Instructions

What You’ll Need to Buy Locally:

  • 3 or 4 pieces of 10 foot x ¾ inch EMT pipe (quantity depends on desired height)
  • Optional: four 2 foot sections of ½ inch rebar for anchoring in hard-packed ground

This kit gives you the flexibility to create durable, seasonal protection for your trees using affordable, widely available EMT conduit. Whether you are preparing for frost, blocking out sun, or keeping out birds and insects, this system is an efficient solution designed with growers in mind.

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