Inspiration & Advice
Protect your strawberries this Spring
Protect your strawberries this Spring
Set up your strawberry patch and keep your crop safe with simple plant cover protection.
There’s nothing more disappointing than waiting for your strawberries to ripen, only to find the birds have beaten you to them! The good news is that protecting your crop is quick and easy.
Jack will show you how to set up your strawberry garden and use plant cover to create a simple barrier that keeps birds away while allowing your plants to grow without the threat of predators.
Let’s get your strawberry patch ready for a bigger, tastier harvest! 🍓🪴
What you'll need
Tools & Materials
Additional materials needed for this project:
- Soil
- Strawberry Plants
- Gloves
- Garden Tools
- Mulch
- Watering Can
Your step-by-step guide
Prepare your garden
If re-using an old raised garden bed, clean the area for a fresh new patch.
Prepare the soil
Use rich, well-draining soil to encourage healthy growthPlant your strawberries
Mulch your soil
Adding mulch reduces moisture sitting on the fruit.Install Jack Grow Tunnel
Start by assembling the arch by attaching the poles first
Then, insert into the soil, making sure it covers the area you want to protect.
Cover the arches with netting, securing the edges into the soil with pegs and fastening the net to the arches with clips.
Say goodbye to the birds and hello to a bountiful harvest!!