This green bird netting is designed to protect your fruit and vegetables from birds. It is suitabl...This green bird netting is designed to protect your fruit and vegetables from birds. It is suitable for all gardens, offering durable and tangle-free protection. The netting stops birds while allowing bees to pass through for pollination. The mesh size is 19mm x 19mm, which is slightly smaller than black anti-bird netting (20mm x 20mm), effectively deterring birds without causing harm. It is heavy-duty and robust yet light enough to be laid directly over crops, or used with garden hoops and cages. Bees can freely pass through the mesh for pollination, so there's no need to remove the netting during flowering. To use, lay the netting directly over crops, ensuring enough slack for growth, or secure it over garden cloche hoops or cages. Birds do not get tangled in the netting when installed correctly.
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This heavy-duty green bird netting from Gardening Naturally is ideal for any gardener looking to protect fruits and vegetables from avian pests. Its key benefit is providing durable, tangle-free protection that allows bees to pass through for pollination. A slight caveat is that its smaller mesh size, while effective, requires careful installation to avoid entanglement.
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Colour
Green
Model Part Number
GBN810
Brand
Gardening Naturally
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FAQs
What is the mesh size of this netting?
The mesh size is 19mm x 19mm.
Will this netting harm birds?
When installed correctly with sufficient slack and properly secured, the netting is designed to deter birds without causing them to become entangled.
Can bees still pollinate my plants with this netting on?
Yes, the 19mm mesh size allows bees and other small pollinators to pass through freely for pollination.
How should I install the netting?
You can lay it directly over crops, ensuring slack for growth, or use it with garden hoops and cages. Secure the edges well.
Is this netting suitable for all garden sizes?
Yes, it is suitable for all garden sizes, and available in various lengths to accommodate different needs.
What is the primary purpose of this netting?
Its primary purpose is to protect fruits and vegetables from being eaten or damaged by birds.
How does the green colour benefit its use?
The green colour helps the netting blend more naturally into the garden environment compared to black netting.
Troubleshooting
Netting appears to be entangling birds.
Ensure the netting is installed with sufficient slack for plant growth and is not pulled too taut. Secure all edges firmly to prevent birds from getting underneath or caught in loose sections.
Netting is difficult to lay flat over crops.
Use garden pegs, rocks, or soil to secure the edges. Consider using it with garden hoops or a frame for better support and tension.
Bees seem to be struggling to find their way through.
While designed to allow bee passage, ensure there are no large clumps of netting or debris blocking the mesh. Gently check and clear any potential obstructions.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Effectively protects crops from birds.
Allows essential pollinators like bees to pass through.
Durable and long-lasting construction.
Easy to install directly over plants or with supports.
Lightweight material is gentle on plants.
Tangle-free design minimizes harm to birds.
Cons
Requires careful installation to prevent entanglement.
Smaller mesh size than some alternatives, though still allows bee passage.
Can be susceptible to snagging on rough surfaces if not handled with care.
May require additional support structures for larger areas.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Lay the netting directly over crops, ensuring enough slack to accommodate plant growth. Secure the edges with garden pegs, stones, or soil.
Alternatively, drape the netting over garden hoops, cloches, or cages, securing it firmly to the structure.
Compatibility:
Suitable for use with all types of garden structures, including hoops, tunnels, and frames.
Effective for protecting a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and berries.
Care:
After the growing season, carefully remove the netting.
Clean off any debris by shaking or gently brushing.
Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prolong its lifespan.