How to Make Hoops for Raised Beds (4 Ways)

Hoops in your raised beds can help make gardening success easier. Gardener Scott shows how to make four different types of hoops using four different materials. From low hoops to high hoops, your plants can be protected. Garden hoops will support row cover fabric, shade cloth, hail cloth, plastic, and bird netting. Watch to see how to make hoops that are only 16 inches above the soil and hoops that are more than four feet high using poly tubing, PVC pipe, metal conduit, and cattle panels. (Video #98)
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[@pwoudenberg]

regarding PVC... you can make it last almost forever if you put a coat of paint on it. The UV is what deteriorates it and a coat of paint will take care of that.

[@normabishop2693]

I've found it takes latex paint (just hand-brushed with a sponge brush) really well. I just lightly sanded by hand and matched the hoops to my garden shed! I used high hoops with holes drilled through and strung with twine to "twine" my tomatoes and had a bumper crop in a very small footprint.

[@marktwain368]

Right on, Phil. Problem solved!

[@jerrymoore838]

Thank you

[@YanickGirouard]

@Pb&j Astronaut just use latex paint and don't stick them in the earth...

[@JesusSaves86AB]

@Pb&j Astronaut Don't use lead paint. Use waterborne voc-free latex.

[@ladyinky882]

I have used dollar tree hula hoops. Just cut them and remove any noise maker beads. I also took the decorative cover off, then I got pool noodles (also from the dollar tree) and slipped the pool noodles on the hula hoops. Then I took some iron concrete reinforcement rods and drove them into the soil next to the inside edge of the bed. The hula hoops slip onto the rods. You can use short rods for low hoops or longer rods for taller hoops. I felt like the pool noodles helped keep the plastic cover tighter and in place and didn’t burn through the plastic in the sun. I have used the hoops for 3 years so far.

[@rosaliefoster5944]

Brilliant! Thanks

[@user-zp7zm8ny5c]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@featheramericangoodeagle]

About the cattle panels: Bring your cutting tool to the store. After you purchase your cattle panel you can cut it (out in the parking lot) before you load it into the bed of the Dodge. That is what I am doing.

[@Slain_Lawless]

Mopar or no car.

[@pamsmith7369]

That’s what I was thinking! I have a very small hatchback and can only fit about 4-5’ lengths in it.

[@swedishauto1578]

Easy listening, good voice and volume control. No unecessary flare or self promotion. Great simple cages shared with your fellow gardeners. Amazing. Thank you for this video, it inspired me to make my own.

[@robertshorthill4153]

I work at a farm/ ranch supply outlet. A cattle panel measures about 50". A hog panel is 34". The length is 16 feet. Easily cut with bolt cutters. The price should be around 22 bucks each. Ask if there are damaged panels that can be had for less. Our store always has several damaged panels waiting to find a good home in a garden bed. They will usually let you pick through the defective selection as they are rejected by ranchers. Cheers, good people. Bob

[@robertshorthill4153]

The cut off extra pieces can make for a trellis if mounted to rebar or T-posts. Nothing should go to waste for a creative gardener, am I right Scott ?

[@GardenerScott]

Absolutely. I cut 4' off which makes a nice 12' hoop for my tomatoes. Then I wire together the 4' pieces and make a shorter trellis for beans and cucumbers.

[@anniegaddis5240]

I found something called a construction ladder at Home Depot that cement guys use and they make great hoops!

[@FranLu-qs2xv]

What a great teacher from a certified teacher. I am not a diy person, but I feel confident to do all these. Wow. Thank you!

[@lcowvan]

This teacher also says A+. Wonderful presentation.

[@sannunaveen3941]

Never seen such a detailed explanation ever for a garden hoop... with a demo as well!

[@homesteadingpastor]

Amen! Me either. This was awesome

[@anajinn]

Me neither as well.

[@johndeveney3878]

You can also buy grey pvc (meant for outdoor electrical applications) it doesn't de-laminate as quickly as regular plumbing pvc!

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, that can be a better option.

[@ascott3746]

Thank you

[@karenallen1730]

I’ve used children’s hola hoops from the dollar store in my beds. The colourful skin comes off, but the hoops have now been used 2 years and are still fine. I don’t garden in the winter.

[@Ofthehunt]

Agreed, electrical PVC conduit is UV resistant and meant for aboveground and underground applications. You'll be dead before it degrades lol. Or at least have a new garden.

[@annettesonnenberg7606]

And it’s less noticeable.

[@Daniel-nf8pp]

Considering row covers for the eggplants in the spring here in Denver. Enjoyed your presentation. No dog. No music. Only content. To the point. Thanks.

[@user-pj7pn1re9s]

Thanks for teaching me how to easily protect my plants from insects and some critters!

[@kenspiller7222]

I love your videos! Thanks for your dedication! Tip: I took my bolt cutters and a tape measure to my local farm store and just cut up five cattle panels to length in the parking lot. Fit right in the bed of my truck and noone gave me any hassles.

[@jlevan1996]

Last fall, I built a hoop house that covered both of my 4 x 8 raised gardens and the 3-foot walkway between. I connected two 10-foot, 3/4 inch PVC tubes with a t-connector using a kind of PVC glue designed for that. I made three of these, set them down over rebar, and stabilized it with furring strips on both sides. It worked, but here's what you should not do... Don't glue them as I did! It creates a garage storage problem. Also, while I liked the roominess of the hoop house, it was hard to cover with the plastic, which didn't always hold up well under snow. My errors admitted, the size of my hoop house did allow me to put a huge compost pile inside, and I was able to plant orphaned bargain perennials from my local garden center inside that were otherwise no longer sellable. They regained their vigor over the winter and I planted them all this spring. Plus, it gave me a reason to muck around in the garden in January. Fun, eh?

[@marktwain368]

Good for you! A gardener who thinks and improvises is a good gardener.

[@anajinn]

I would like to do something like that. What growing zone are you in? We don't get a lot of snow here, but we do get some and I was wondering what thickness of plastic you used.

[@rachelflamdesign]

I'm just about to start building one of these here in New York zone 7A. I am going to test out some things and see if they make it through the frosty weather

[@cherokeecountry]

Great post, you got me to 🤔

[@carolinew50]

Thanks for this. What do you think would work better than the glue - or do you think the t-connector is sufficient? I’m really interested to try out your idea

[@Sagarclips]

I was going to buy greenhouse for $3000 but now plan is cancelled. You just saved me at least $2000. Thank you so much. Love from Australia.

[@TawdryTempest]

Excellent video: no filler, tons of info clearly presented, options. A+

[@almabaez7770]

Out of all the videis I've seen, yours is the best. You explain in such a way that's is easy to understand. Thank you.

[@rodolfoplasencia9739]

Thank you Scott, great job!

[@leonescience]

This was a great video. I’m going to use the conduits. Discovered a whole new way to make some cold frames! Thank you.

[@ryanellis4474]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! You did a GREAT job presenting! I wish my garden was HALF as good as yours! I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you.

[@deepintheheart9002]

Your videos are great - Thanks so much for your well-presented instructions!!

[@gardensandmore1614]

To continue sharing - I do realize a lot of DIY builders will put their wood support strips on the outside of their small to slightly larger PVC hoop house, or raised bed cover using PVC pipe, but I want to recommend attaching the wood strips on the inside to reduce friction wear on the sheet plastic cover, or other coverings. If you are using the wood strips to attach the sheeting/covering, then outside of the hoops might work better, unless you want to place the wood strips inside and cut more wood strips to match the thickness of the PVC pipe for a tight as a glove fit. Lumps, or bumps in the framing tends to cause localized friction spots that end up reducing the serviceable lifespan of the sheeting, so I tend to want to not have any lumps, or bumps in the design of the hoop framing. It is also why I will use any sort of UV resistant strapping for the ribs/framing that reduces friction wear during windy days. UV resistant strapping is also used on the outside of the plastic covering to keep it from lifting during windy days since reducing how much it can move helps to reduce friction wear and damage.

[@anwa6169]

That makes sense. Thank you.

[@terrimilitello6356]

Lol

[@stevelandreth1247]

How do you attach the wood stops to the pvc pipe, screws?

[@gardensandmore1614]

@@stevelandreth1247 I normally use a doubled sided sticky tape made to be used outside in the weather. Once I am confident all is as it should be, I used the flat head screws usually used for metal lath and stucco. They have a very slight, almost flat head, come in various lengths, and will secure to all sorts of materials. Normally more than enough strength as a fastener.

[@robertsparling]

Also, rain will go inside your bed instead of outside.

[@bernicespencer6029]

Gardener Scott! Just found your videos, Love them! You are teaching the book I meant to write 45 years ago! You have even inspired my husband to get involved after all these decades. Excellent presentations! Love your common sense. Thank You !

[@mikegandalf]

I enjoyed watching this video you explained things very well 😊

[@beverlymiller182]

Awesome video. You change the mind of my husband of 21 years of arguments. Thank you so VERY much.

[@teresaoyler84]

Love these ideas. For my hoop, I use the 4 ft x 8 ft wire grids that you see used in sidewalk or driveway concrete. i don't cut them, just place in the raised bed and bend. The one i am using now is 4 years old and still holding up.

[@scray00]

I heard someone on another channel mention that too.

[@XPAESX]

Wow, that was impressive. What a great tutorial --- learned a ton!

[@debbiesampath1179]

This was so incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!!!!

[@peterlancucki4928]

My favorite video of the last few weeks... on any subject.

[@leah387]

So incredibly helpful. Getting ready to make a hoop house with the PVC pipe. And you made it look like something I can accomplish easily by myself. Double bonus.

[@johneastlake2937]

Great video for seeing the big picture, offerring several options for materials, and mentioning a lot of different things you use them for. Love it.

[@suzannedoiron7578]

Thanks Scott !

[@MelbournesEast]

Brilliant video - just what I needed. THanks!

[@elishah6414]

Thank you! This is my first year doing hoops and trying fall and winter gardening.

[@tbluemel]

Best row cover video EVER! Thank you!

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you, Thom!

[@summermucha5207]

I agree!

[@greysonfreightllcma-malaph5027]

So glad i found this video 😍 the detailed instructions TY

[@jacquelinehomaychoo9419]

Thank you so much for this amazing video.well done Gardener.

[@annie-k5213]

I like how practical you are when explain things.

[@jorunngramvordal3940]

I used your pvc hoopdesign in my garden here in Norway this summer. Worked out great! Thank you for the inspiring video!

[@sarozzy23]

SO helpful! Appreciate you explaining it so clearly and easy to understand. Thanks Gardner Scott!!

[@dr.josephyoung5254]

Excellent. Nice work, Scott

[@rabbitphilly1196]

I love how informative your videos are!! Now come help me 😆 I have so many new ideas for my beds thanks to u!

[@belliseame5079]

Wow this was so helpful!! Thank you so much for this great explanation 🥰

[@jitenderkumararora3364]

Thank you for taking time out and making this video. I was looking to create a winter cover for my raised bed and this was the perfect video. God bless you!

[@dougl409]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@deanwa8581]

Awesome video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!

[@GardenerScott]

I'm glad to hear that. Thanks.

[@PamLPam]

thank you so much for covering all aspects of this including the bending of the metal. such a fantastic video - tytyty!

[@GardenerScott]

My pleasure!

[@sparky5860]

I just discovered your channel…….. You are truly amazing…….. Thank you….

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you!

[@sandracernicka4952]

Great info on covering beds. Will definitely use your info this year.

[@saprophytics]

Very thorough and informative. Thank you, Scott!

[@marialane1805]

This is an award winning video! So thorough! Thank you 😊

[@mariesheppard3750]

Right to the point and so well done thank you

[@sofeyah8]

Thank you Scott💖

[@EC4400]

What a great video. I sure enjoyed the video and I thank you for sharing.

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you very much.

[@CharlesBronsun]

this video is all types of Greatness.

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

Thank you for your time

[@crystal7217]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge Gardner Scott.

[@susanrodesky1669]

Thank you so much for all this information and the demonstrations! I just finished a few raised beds and couldn't decide on how to add animal and bird-proof hoops for netting. This video gave me several choices that I can use. Excellent video Scott!

[@THuuDo]

You have NO idea just how helpful this video was for me and many many other people. I have two raised beds and a couple in ground beds. I’ll be doing the rebar/PVC option.

[@loisjohnson-mead7304]

REALLY helpful! I had no idea! thank you!

[@rebeccaocker4506]

I love this idea

[@joniboulware1436]

Love the variety of hoop ideas. Have seen some that allow the hoop to be mounted to a frame so it can be hinged and propped open for ventilation and access. Works for smaller raised beds.

[@lisabanasiak1198]

Thank you! Best video for making hoops!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks!

[@tinacarney5052]

Great video Scott thank you

[@SpiceyKy]

Great tips. I plan to go simple as possible. Thx so much!

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

This makes perfect sense and this video came at a perfect time for me since I'm making more gardens! What a nice add on! Thank you so much 🤗 Blessings to you

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you, Amelia.

[@salvadorcalderon486]

80

[@fitby5068]

Excellent video. Clear, concise, informative, and presented in a warm and approachable way. Thank you, Scott!

[@markanderson6707]

Great advice, Gardener Scott. And well presented. I'll be back!

[@t4qjjqdq5y6]

Another great training video. I plan to add these hoops next year. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@cathywilliamson8153]

Great ideas you thought of everything, Thank you, Gardener Scott.

[@MrBugleboyb]

Except hinging them !

[@DH-wf5kr]

Thank you so much you have taught me a lot! This is my second year gardening and I am trying to get prepared so thank you very much for your wisdom.

[@hermankomashko1448]

This was sooooo useful. Thank you very much Scott

[@HESEDNMERCY]

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions

[@richardhardy4243]

Glad I found this channel. Very well presented garden lessons. Gardener Scott - you're a master of hoop making...hope my efforts are half as successful! Thanks for the help!

[@jenniferv6949]

I love the idea of using rebar to secure the hoops!

[@misspandesal]

I bought a 12 pack of 2 ft rebar to trap some raccoons. I only needed 2! Now i can repurpose them for my plants! Yes Lord!

[@rachelflamdesign]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful content!!

[@Pilotamd]

This was very helpful. Thank you for making it available to us.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Looks like it will be a good to keep bunnies inside

[@homesteadingpastor]

Awesome video! One of the Most informative videos on raised bed hoop coverage ever! With the actual demonstrations. 👍🏻👍🏻 We are in the process of making our raised beds now and this has REALLY helped me. Thank you.

[@rootedinjoy8821]

Super helpful Scott…thank you!

[@lorimagno8953]

Installed my hoops this weekend, THANK YOU for the awesome info and instructions!

[@peterstevens4223]

G00D Morning from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

[@RhinoDNA]

This is BY FAR the most helpful video I've seen with regard to protecting plants from too much sunlight and too much rain! Thank you sooooo much!

[@GardenerScott]

You're very welcome, Sandy. Thanks!

[@AndreaS-oq7sw]

I only dream of too much rain in drought-ridden Central Texas...

[@GardenerScott]

Yeah, that's a problem. Consider not drilling holes in the bottom, maybe a few higher up, and then any rain or normal watering will be held in the bottom and keep the whole thing moist.

[@AndreaS-oq7sw]

@@GardenerScott hmmm. My beds dont have a bottom. I put cardboard on the ground then my beds....

[@roberttoms8497]

@@AndreaS-oq7sw Try using wicking beds. I live in a dry part of Australia and starting using them this year. Amazing.

[@badariahsalleh2077]

Its simple with great effect. Tq Scott

[@Mr.Mike1]

Great ideas, thanks Scott!

[@lizbest86]

Great video, wonderful instructor. Thanks!

[@ShelleyM007]

Greetings from South Africa. Cattle panel gets my vote. Great ideas, well presented.

[@Jesse-cx4si]

God bless you, sir!

[@terrimchale170]

Great demonstration

[@monique.110]

Thank you! I am a new gardener (zone 7a) with the elements constantly varying, snow in winter and 90s with dry weather in the summer. Take care!

[@memee1488]

Great video - concise, visual step-by-step, and pleasant to watch. Thanks so much for taking the time to make and post the video. It was extremely helpful and well done.

[@rebeccagraf2962]

Such a great run down on different options. Thank you!!

[@ginaroche2223]

This was enormously helpful. Thank you

[@viewer5459]

This was so helpful, thank you! I just salvaged tension tent poles (the kind with the shock cord inside) from an old leaky tent for my hoops, but was struggling with how to anchor them in the bed. I'm going out to buy pipe clamps/straps this second! For people using PVC hoops, OklahomaGardening had tips on using PVC clamps or a cut section of old garden hose to secure your row cover to the hoops. :)

[@cruzebentley909]

This is the single most useful vid on KZbin!

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you very much!

[@robertamandacondren8650]

I think your videos are where I always go when I need to do garden work!

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Excellent!!! Thank you very informative 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shfrederick1]

You have done a great job explaining how to make hoops! Thanks for sharing!

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you.

[@kevinahlfield9188]

I've used schedule 80. 3/4" pvc conduit for the last 10+ years. Still going strong. Schedule 80 is uv resistant and doesn't break down like schedule 40 does.

[@francostacy7675]

For a 4 ft wide raised bed what length conduit would you use? Also how far above the growing surface is the peak of your conduit?

[@be4csupplier723]

Thaks for this tutorial...i will definitely make one of this...

[@kathrynkeene1939]

Hi Gardner Scott! I'm Gardner Kathryn! I'm new to your channel and found you when i was looking for ways to harvest my chamomile. I love your style and your clear instructions. Now I'm a t-shirt owner - and bought one for my dad too :)

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks, Kathryn!