The purpose of fruit cage netting is to protect fruits and vegetables in your garden from the attack of birds, insects, rodents, and other animals.
The fruit cage netting is manufactured using high- quality, rust-proof, durable, and sturdy material. It is made in a way to blend seamlessly with your garden. The spaces in the mesh allow ventilation, sunlight, rain, and air for the plants. You can also spray liquid nutrients to the crops without having to remove the net.
Moreover, it is flexible and can easily cover any shape or structure. From Flat roof to dome or peak shaped, it can be modified to a multitude of designs and styles including, pavilion, arch, vintage, storm, corridor, portable, walk-in, and the list goes on.
The fruit cage netting is easy to install and also remove in the phase of dormancy. You can reuse it for the next season if you wash it carefully and store it indoors away from the sunlight in a dry place.
When to use Fruit Cage Netting
The best time to install it is when the plants and trees are ready to be productive or when the vegetables, fruits, and berries are still small and unripe. However, fruit cage netting can be used as a preventative measure to protect any potential animal or bird damage just after pollination has taken place.
How to Attach a Fruit Cage Netting
Installing fruit cage netting is similar to covering a bed with a duvet. Use the hook on the net clip to fasten the netting on the sides and roof of the structure you want to cover. Make sure to use the same side of netting all around the cage to join the roof to create a balance and aesthetic appeal to it.
Removing the net is also very simple; you need to unhook the net clips all way round and then remove the net ties. Make sure to roll up the net as you remove it from the sides. The right time to remove the net is winters to protect the fruit cage from harsh winter winds and snowfall.
Ways to Use Fruit Cage Netting
1. Using Fruit Cage Netting on Trees
Drape the netting around the canopy of the tree and then gather the netting on the trunk and fasten it with clips and hooks.
You can use Standard Anti-bird Netting that is available in various widths and cut in any length. It is made up of a 25mm mesh with a single stitch strong thread that is suitable for a tree. The lightweight structure makes it ideal to be coved on the tree to protect from bird and insect attack.
2. Using Fruit Cage Netting on Beds or Rows of Crops
The Garden Netting mini rolls are ideal for soft fruits, vegetables, and seedlings harvested in a row in your garden. All you need to do is drape it over the rows of plants and secure the edges with weights. It is available it a durable and soft material with a mesh size of 20mm x 20mm. In addition to this, it is also ideal for covering the grapevines or berries. Wrap the bunch of berries with the mini roll and secure down the edges to ensure protection from birds and other animals.
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