How did you install it? I want to use it to stop deer from eating my Arborvitae trees. Can I just "drape" it over the trees or should I use poles?
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Since I did not use it to deter deer, I don't know. However, that does not stop me from answering your question. Drape the netting over plants and trees the best way you can, tying parts of it to branches. If that doesn't work, try poles, or anything else you can think of. The netting completely protected plants against squirrels. it did not help much on the lawn.
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We surrounded our bushes with two by twos and then connected the netting to the poles with the slip ties that came with the netting. I was surprised at how well it remained in place through the wind and snow here in Maine. I wouldn't drape it on the bushes because it wouldbe very difficult to remove in the spring. Good Luck!
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In my personal experience, poles were used to support the netting and it worked perfectly to keep the deer away from precious plants. As a matter of fact, they no longer frequent my yard. The poles I used had raised notches on them which allowed the mesh to just latch onto them without the use of any ties or hardware.
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I would suggest poles. Make sure the poles are set sturdy enough to stand up to being pushed on. Set about 2.5 to 3 feet from tree, so deer can not reach them.
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The material is thicker and stronger than the "normal" netting material and "draping" would not be the desired approach. It is so simple to put and staple on poles. I used 10 ft poles about 8 ft apart and suspended the fencing on the poles with staples. It is light, easily managed, and no worry about sharp edges as with other fencing. It is very rugged and has kept the deer out of my garden area all year. It is not meant to keep things in, just to be a deterrent to keep things out. I am very pleased and will buy more as I expand my garden area.
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Ross Deer Netting is great for covering plants, as I have used it on plants up to 4-ft tall. If your Arborvitae trees are relatively tall, draping the netting over the trees should work, but you may want to run and tie twine through the netting around the bottom, being that the netting is rectangular and could either be affected by high winds. But if you don't want to contend with the twine, just try it without to see if it will hold and if not, then resort to the tied twine.
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Keep an eye on the chain, the oiler is not the greatest. I keep some chain oil handy in plastic bottle with a squirt top to solve the problem. Pole is still pretty strong when fully extended, so I am happy with mine, it has been very helpful in keeping both tree branches and hard to reach shrubs thinned out, glad I have it! Clean and oil it after every use and you are good to go the next time you need it.
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Sorry to hear you bought the kit and it had no instructions. I think the vendor is pretty cool and will probably refund you if you haven't asked them to yet. Just a thought. We didn't buy the kit but instead just used some straps we painted to match the color of the shade (tan) and some ratchet clips and put one to the house; one to a tree and one to a post we attached to our fence and it worked really great. Hope they refund you if you try and return.
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I have mine hung on the porch as well but when I hang it in a tree I sling a piece of nylon webbing/strapping around the branch and then a rope down to the hook on the chair. In this way I can remove it easily and since it is not tied tightly around the branch it doesn't damage the tree. Also removing the strapping when not in use will help it last a lot longer than not. I have also used a piece of chain run through a length of old garden hose to protect the branch and it worked great but the heavy chain is not so portable.
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We have a 20×30 size fence with 6 inch posts in the ground. I ran a wire down the middle of the pen and pitched the netting over the pen like a tent. I had to raise the wire about 2 feet so I would get a pitched like roof. The leaves just seem to blow right off the netting. We are in the south, so no snow for us. I guess you should try a bigger wooden stake. They also make metal stakes for 5 bucks at your local hardware or tractor store.
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The problem with post-mounting would be squirrels. They will climb up the post and start chewing the plastic parts to get to the seeds. I had mine hanging in a tree and they destroyed it! Now I have it on a birdfeeder pole with a squirrel deterrent. Hope this helps.
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HI i slide it over the bird beeder it comes with a bracket on top i hung it on a tree branch. it is well made unit.
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No, I do not think it is strong enough to stand up to deer rubbing their antlers against the tree. It is nice for general landscaping needs, but I think you would be disappointed in it for your needs.
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I sprayed in January when there was a good snow cover and I expected the deer would be arriving. They came into my yard but stayed away from the arborvitae. In my case I didn't need to reapply.
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The deerblock netting is quite lightweight. I used it for a year, then had to replace it, as it was torn in several places, though I am still using some as bird netting over a blueberry patch. The Deer Barrier fencing has been up for 2 years now (on two gardens), and is still in perfect condition. Netting: light weight and less endurance. Easier to install (bends like fabric). Barrier fencing: heavy weight -- should last 5 years with no problems. Harder to install, but quite reasonable to do so if poles are plumb, with a level mark on them. We have a constant deer population, and the gardens are well protected with this.
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We just tucked ours under tight and then put a plastic tree guard around it. Some fell off but not many. Hope that helps
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Hello, glad to add inputs. Since the product is, essentially, protected in the plastic shell, it is fairly well shielded from the weather and elements. Therefore, it seems to be very effective in keeping the deer away from the shrubs we have placed in proximity of. The claim the manufacturer makes about lasting an entire "growing season" seems pretty accurate. I am very pleased so far! Hope this helps.
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U-bolts are a good method. You also might want to drill a hole thru poles both and insert a long, locking bolt w/nut to avoid minor movement in windy conditions.
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They just wind around tree trunk. Takes less than a minute to install.. worked well keeping the rabbits from eating the bark this winter.
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This unit is small, I have a 25 x 12 garden and it works fine for that. It keeps woodchucks and rabbits away. I don't know if it would keep deer out.
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Hi! The Owl was designed to easily be mounted onto a pole or stake. How do you plan on mounting it to this fence? We don't recommend any alternative methods but please keep in mind the risk involved using any adhesive or tools.Thank You. Please feel free to contact us should you require further assistance.
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I use bungee cords to secure pole to bleachers and use at my sons football games all the time. If you secure it well, even in strong winds, no problem. Works very well and set up/break down is fast. Sit in the back so you don't block any views.