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Build a bird netting cage for individual plants, in this case, blueberry bushes.

by Nate Steiner

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Now that it's berry season here, I've found some faults with my netting design that I wanted to share.

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chipmunks can eat through the netting in some cases

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Leaving one side secured with only two twistie ties is much to easy for chipmunks to break into.

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Unless your plants are very small, or you make the net much larger, you stand a chance of disturbing new plant growth.

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So take these potential downfalls in mind, but hopefully there's something of use in this snapguide anyway. Cheers.

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Cut your board to size that fits plant. Make 2 sides shorter by twice the thickness of the board if you want a perfect square.

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If you're doing more than one, best to do each step to all materials, factory style.

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Here's the kind of tubing I picked up from the plumbing section of a home supply store

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Leave the tubing in the sun for easier bending.

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This is the kind of netting I chose. Thicker than deer netting, but not by much.

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Netting label

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I used a jig to drill holes for the screws. Not strictly necessary, but looks a little nicer.

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Drill two holes per side (4 total) on the two smaller boards. These will be facing the inside.

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Drill in the decking screws.

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Frame complete.

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Cut your tubing to length. You'll want to visually measure to get the right height and arc.

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Here's how the tube cutter works.

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Get these clamps to attach the tube to the frame. I found them by the tubing, they are normally for plumbing.

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Installed

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Cut some wire to secure the tubes together at the top of the arc.

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Simple twists will work if the wire is firm.

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Wrap netting one direction, tie it to tubing with zip ties and staple to wood. Trim out the triangles that overlap as in photo.

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Repeat going the other way, but don't zip tie or staple the last side. Use just two twist ties to secure it so you can access the plant later.

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I made 12 this spring, so far so good!

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This guide was made by:

Nate Steiner

Atlanta, Georgia USA

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