How To Keep Birds from Blueberry Bushes
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This is the only 100% way to keep birds from eating your blueberry bush. Garden netting with ties at the bottom which also helps protect against insects as well. Conveniently zip onep the bird netting and access your blueberries. No more birds eating your blueberry plants.
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Oh wow, thank you for this. I’d planned on planting them in a raised bed but was a little unsure if they would flourish. I’ll watch your videos for pointers. Thx again!
@@mrswiggles4790 Blueberries are one of the only bushes that does far better in a container or raised bed unless your native soil is already acidic. My soil pH is natural so it would be a constant battle trying to get it lower and keep it lower so raised beds are a great way to grow them.
Thank you😊
Oh God i love that u have been so kind to us for creating for us to eat .thank u .
@@Genezaret2226 you are more than welcome.
I heard them birds in the back when he was putting that net on, they were cussing him up & down😂❤
You know what…. It was so…. I don’t know if rewarding is the best word but, “REWARDING!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They were mad as heck! I should’ve recorded it but I was like, “that’s what you get for being greedy”! 🤫
@@growingoutthebox🤣🤣🤣
@@growingoutthebox...where you find those zip up nets?...need for my tomatoes plants that deer n rabbit keep stealing
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@@growingoutthebox Better run before they start pecking at you.
This brother be out here gardening like Martha Stewart, subscribed!
Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated.
Haha me too! ✋🏻 gardening from Northern California
My son has his plot in the community garden where they live. Neighbourhoods all over could do this; plus it helps neighbours to get to know each other, and get along.
@@marlenegold280 so true. The magic of the garden.
It's actually so much fun to watch your crops grow from the seed, all your hard work paying off 😊
A man who's close to the earth is authentic, because dirt under your nails is the best therapy of all. 🙏
Spiritual grounding. Yes indeed.
You never mess with a man and his blueberry bushes!
So right! lol...
I'm gonna crown you the blueberry king
This is exactly how i save my blueberries from the wipd animals. They go after my grapes, Peaches and plums too... so i tie net bags on each cluster or fruit long before they are ripe 😊 it also keeps the bugs from laying thier eggs in my fruits.
Absolutely a win all the way around. Thanks for commenting. I put them on my red flame grapes 🍇 also
Yea but do you leave them some food. This man is a k9nd and generous person. He gave the birds something to eat. God will bless this man for taking care of his creature.
@@ruthslater6364 Thank you Ruth…. I am already in Gods favor and learning everyday how to be better in spirit.🙏🏽
How about letting the animals have the lower ones they can reach and you protect the ones outer reach from the insects. Win win for all.
@@ShipCreek I definitely share & leave wild blueberries, wild grapes and wild plums, for the animals too. I only cover mine, until i have certain amount... the rest of it is for them. 💜 I will even pick some and leave it laying for them. Love the beautiful birds and other creatures.
Came for the tips, subbed for the immaculate vibes ✨️
Not totally hopeless…. I love that name. Thanks for feeling the vibe 👍🏽
It’s my shorts recommends. I guess I shall sub too 🙂
@@H_A_L_7 You guess? 😞
@@growingoutthebox Come on, been watching quite a few videos yesterday after I subbed. No guessing involved. 😊
@@H_A_L_7 lol…. I just like to communicate with the people who take the time to watch any of my content. Thanks 😊
Had 91 bb bushes and never got the first one! Amazing how those birds know EXACTLY when those berries are perfectly ripe!
Wow! That could not be me. I'm adding 12 more buses this year. I have a cover system for them all.
They're likely hiding out in your trees.
The animals in my mothers garden have manners. She has a fig tree and the birds are kind enough to only eat what they need and don’t mess with the rest of the figs. They do the same with the mulberries.
They need to come to Georgia and teach these birds how to ration food before they are super greedy! 😂
That's lucky, my aunt gave up on her fig tree entirely since the birds always gets to it first. Now the tree is basically just bird food tree. They never had any figs from it.
A great way to protect those healthy blueberries.
Yes sir. Maaaan, I had no idea these birds could get the berries so fast.
Same way with figs. 😅
@@growingouttheboxyou can hang a rubber snake in the limbs and it will keep the birds away as well
@@austin3873 I'll have to try that.Thanks for the tip.
@@growingoutthebox No problem
Yes yes yes. I have two covers like that
So convenient! How are your blueberries doing Faith?
@@growingoutthebox beautiful
BEAUTIFUL, CAN'T WAIT FOR MY GARDEN TO FLOURISH 😍🤗🤩💐
My grandparents have been growing blueberries on their property for 50 years. And yes they have nets all the way around them every year I’ve ever known. I’m almost 40. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!!
That’s very encouraging. Thanks for your reply. The netting seems to be the only thing that works for me so far.
Hey, Growing out the Box! I have a lot of those mesh coverings for some of my plants. It definitely helps when it comes to protecting your plants, bushes, and fruit trees.
Yes, yes. It is a game changer. I think I'm going to try them over my squash this year. Hand pollinate.
Those types of nets protect the birds they won’t tangle into the net,great tool.
Heard a lot of suggestions for this but hadn't seen it in use. I'll hopefully have raspberries, a blackberry, and a grape next year, I'll have to remember this.
I am so glad you mentioned that you had not seen them in use. That is exactly why I do a lot of my videos. Not that it is something new. Some people are visual learners like myself and want to see things work, how ever simple. Thanks for my Sunday morning affirmation. God is good.
Best of luck to your bountiful harvest!!😁
Black cap raspberries are wonderful. Can’t remember what their actual name is but they’re black raspberry looking berries
I just subscribed!! I came across this video going down the KZhead rabbit hole!!! I love when people are into growing fruits & vegetables!! Self-sufficient!!
Thanks Mike I appreciate that. Take a look around. I hope you find reasons to continue coming back.
I'm reminded of my youth watching your content. I'm white over 55 and remember when this construct was full of people with self respect and worthy hobbies and interests. I had friends with parents like you when i was 6-11 years old. I was treated like their kid when in their home. I miss that world, THANKS FOR BRINGING BACK NORMALCY in humanity!!!! Peace and love my brother
Wow! I am deeply humbled and honored to be viewed in such a light. You get it…. There’s a bit of that kind in all of us. We can make this channel a thing of the past. 🙏🏽
Yes, definitely what I had to do
Makes a would of a difference.
Love the music in the background! Really helps the production quality.
lol…. Thanks. I almost didn’t post it because I couldn’t find the right music. Just my style of gardening content. I really appreciate your input.
I live in Maine and love seeing a man and his Blueberry bushes.
I'm trying to have different varieties throughout the season to have berries all summer long. Superfood.
This is one of the most beautiful, positive, inspiring, interesting, wise, thoughtful, caring, insightful, and motivating comment sections on KZhead. I’m glad I subscribed, you people are wonderful.
This is one of the most beautiful, positive, inspiring, interesting, wise, thoughtful, caring, insightful, and motivating comments on KZhead. I’m glad you subscribed. wonderful thoughts come from people that are wonderful.💜
@@growingoutthebox ❤️🥰💯
LOL, That's what up 👍🐝💙☺
Working out too well. Thanks.
I just love how he says, 'the birds are not interested in that.'
Yes, they want the same thing you want.... Ripe berries! lol.
Oh WOW! I didn’t know about those zippered plant covers! Thank you!!! And now I know which blueberry bush to get! Thank you!!!🙏🏼
My favorite so far is the Sweetheart blueberry. They are the 2nd to ripen. When you have a minute check out the video in the pinned comment about planting blueberries at home,
You have a beautiful place. I know where you spend most of your time, there’s something very calming about making your own garden and maintaining it.
You are absolutely correct. I'm just getting in from the heat. Been out this morning cleaning out some old plants that won't make it and adding in new. My peace of mind.
Lovely, save those berries. Yummy ❤
Oh yes! I let the birds have them last year. Not this year even though they stole over half.
Very smart. I'm stealing this for my cherry tomatoes.
I have so many cherry tomatoes I probably didn’t even notice the birds were stealing them. lol. I’m stingy with my blueberries 🫐
I hadn’t seen someone put their blueberry bushes in there own “raised bed” like that! They look fantastic and make weeding and maintaining them easier.
Absolutely! And they love it in there,
That's so clever! Thank you for putting the link to the covers with zipper!
You are so welcome! Before I comment on a page I generally read the first few comment just to see what the vibe is like. The pinned comment is very effective.
😅😅😂I like how he is protecting that food/bush.
I was trying to share but the birds just went crazy braking branches and all. Ok, so ya'll are just ungrateful! lol.... Now look at what you get. "NOTHING". lol
Thanks for sharing Nice
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share your blessings every once in a while. birds need to eat too. 💖
Yeah they’re supposed to WORK for it, salvage from the forests etc not take from your family and what you’ve worked for. Humans have to eat and remember YOU’RE a human too.
He said they took over half. That’s plenty considering how small their stomachs are
I’ll set poison for they ass stay off my berries
I let all natures creatures eat my flowers, plants, etc. of course I don’t work on any of it, they just grow.
@@The13thGoddessAriesWhere do birds suppose to forage food when HUMANS took and destroy their habitats and lifesources
This man is one of the best gardeners I've seen. Solid.
My cup runneth over. 🙏🏽
Thanks for the tip! I need to get me some mesh to put up over my grapevine.
I do too. Birds are eating our grapes. I wonder how they keep the vineyards safe.
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Love those blueberries.
My grandma did the same thing, back in the day.
🤣🤣🤣 outsmarted the birds!!
I tried to share but they were out of control. They pretty much own my tomatoes 🍅 lol
I like the way you landscaped around the blue berry bushes...very neat and looks nice. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks. When you have a minute take a look at some of the other stuff going on in the garden. kzhead.info/sun/mciaZqmqiXOMg3A/bejne.html
Blueberrys take special soil and easier to grow above ground soil rather than in natural below ground soil
Unfortunately squirrels and occasional possums would rip thru these. I think id need chicken wire.
I have a cat for squirrels 🐿️ and birds and he is an excellent hunter! The birds were just swooping in and destroying the bushes in the process. This solved my problem.
I have lots of squirrels, possums, raccoons, rabbits, deer and 4 dogs and a cat. The cat ignores the squirrels, the youngest dog goes nuts over the squirrels, my middle golden doodle-she bites the heads off of snakes(she looks like a teddy bear), my larger 87lb golden doodle is afraid of his own shadow and the oldest one only gets off the couch to eat or go potty.
Peace offering for the birds haha very diplomatic of you
I was trying to share until they just went crazy.
Your garden looks lovely and well maintained. Enjoy those fruits of your labor 🫐
Thank you so much. Nothing like the taste of fresh berries.
Very informative 🌱🌱🌱✅
Thanks as always.
You are always on time with these tips. Just ordered mine. TFS
From where?
What are they called? When I look up fruit tree netting/mesh, I only get those organza bags, or rolls of mesh netting, which I have. But they are a pain to measure, set up, and keep them on as they just get blown off even when staked down. The mesh gets all twisted and tangled that it gets all mangled and unmanageable/unusable, so I have to trash them and make more. Ugh. I'm so frustrated. The birds are taking and ruining all my fruit and mice too. I just want something pre-made and made specifically for what I need. These look like they would do the job well.
@@MajorIllustration @cattfishing there’s a pinned comment with a link.
Thanks, Growing Out The Box! The fine mesh won’t trap birds like other nets🕊lovely berry bushes! I just made 6 pints of jam with mine 😋
That’s what I want to learn next. Thanks
Last year, a squirrel enjoyed many ripe blueberries from my bushes. I wondered how he was avoiding my dog and one day watched that squirrel jump from tree to tree until he was close enough to leap into the top of the blueberry bushes. Nothing is ever wasted really. One day this winter, we may be having squirrel stew. LOL Enjoyed your video. Be blessed today.
Squirrel 🐿️ stew lol. We have a cat that has mastered squirrel hunting. They don’t dare come in my garden. Thank you for using one of my favorite parting phrases…. Have a blessed day
Plant for wildlife and then more for yourself. Love this, thank you
I have something else that I’m working on that I’m trying to record. You all are going to love this!
We do that with herbs, plant 2x and let the caterpillars eat half. But with berries our problem is squirrels, rabbits and deer. They eat the baby bushes before they have a chance
You can't plant enough. We have almost 1,000 bushes. Should have gotten 3 gallons per bush. That's 3,000 gallons. One year the birds got all but about 20 gallons.
@@mamabear9623 Thank you. How ever well intended.
You cannot plant enough for wildlife...they will take it all. Squirrels, raccoons, birds, rats, bugs, they ALL want the food, and esp in a backyard garden setting you need and deserve the fruits of your labor in limited space. In most neighborhoods these animals are overpopulated because people are constantly feeding them too.
Looks yummy
Thank you 😋 and they are.
I like to leave half of my produce for the birds. I love them so much! They keep my garden loud. Mother nature is after all their grocery store. Wonderful videos and tips! Subscribed!!
Love that! Thank you for the support.
You are awesome! Don't ever change! God bless you
Thank you so much. That's a good thing to wake up to on this Sunday morning.
Great way to keep them out
Yes ma’am. Very effective! Thanks for commenting
I noticed my berries were missing the other day. I need to get some nets to cover my berries
I love the fact that I’m seeing Japanese beetles on the outside of the netting. That’s a plus. Haven’t seen you here before. Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack amzn.to/3oFKSNB
Love the way you have them planted. It’s giving me ideas for my garden!
Thank you and you won’t regret planting this way. The plants are so much more productive and healthier. I’m doing my Fall feeding this week and I’ll be removing all the flowers from the bushes I planted this year. You will see just how much the new bushes have grown in just 5 months. Please click the notification 🔔
❤😊 Gotta love those blueberries 🫐🫐🫐🫐
Absolutely! A few of my cutting look like they have made it so I'll be planting more next year. Thanks for commenting.
Where did you get the cover?
Click on the 3 dots to the top right on the shot video and the link is in the description.
I need to get myself some of those covers. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for stopping in. Link to bags are in the pinned comment.
I do this too...my birds were extra cheeky though, they picked loads of green blueberries and chucked them around - just checking and tasting them, I guess. Covering the bushes works so well.
These birds knew just when the berries were ripe and started having their way until I put the netting on.
From one gardener to another. Nice work! Cheers Jeff
Thank you very kindly Sir. Much respect 🫡
I just got my netting. Thank you so much for this video. You just saved my grapes.
Glad I could help!
Where do you get your netting, may I ask?
@@MTknitter22 I put a link to the netting in the pinned comment.
Netting is definitely a game changer!
Yes it is! Bug reduction as well. This makes for healthier plants overall.
@@growingoutthebox absolutely
Right on!,, Gorgeous plants man. Blueberries are my favorite, my grandmother and aunt owned blueberry farms in South Haven Michigan. They couldn't save the blueberries from me lol.
Very cool! I'm adding 5 more of the Sweetheart next Spring. So far they are my largest and sweetest berry.
I'm pleased that your channel has come up in my feed. It looks like you have much to teach. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Have a great evening. Be safe. God bless.
I appreciate you watching. Not only watching but commenting. Be blessed
This is such an easy sub. Love the vibe and the attempt to help folks become more self sufficient. We need to stick together and not rely on the government for anything.
Thank you so much. I'm just sharing in my journey of learning to become self reliant. I really appreciate the kind words.
@@growingoutthebox...Just moved to GA and trying to become a gardner, but the deer and rabbit got my tomatoes and herbs this year
Oh yes I need this big time. Wow you give a lot of good info. I’m here for it ! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Hang in there with me. We are growing.
Very nice man, people don’t appreciate how much work goes into a garden
You got that right but I do love this gardening community.
Always impressed with your videos... can't wait to see the next one.
That means a lot Joe. Thanks. Here is my latest short. It may help you out. kzhead.infop6oUEqs13Fc
I just love all your videos.
I love that you love all my videos. Thank a million.
Great job growing those bushes! Very healthy looking!
Thanks. Here’s the video on how I planted them. I appreciate your comment.
I wish I had your talent and green thumb, those blueberry bring back memories thank you for sharing
That's what we are here for in the garden community. We grow together. You can do it!
That looks a great netting, it's so fine no poor bird can get entangled and hurt/die in it. They've had some produce, now it's your turn. 👍
Thank you. I don’t think some actually paid attention to why I put the netting on. They ate half the berries already. They have had more than their share. lol
Beautifully maintained garden. Love the blueberry nets. 😊
I have cages that go with them. Make sure you come back. I’ll post that video soon.
Good idea. I pick when ripe and put in a freezer bag daily and just keep adding so the dang birds dont get them
That was the plan but the birds were taking the berries faster than they could ripen. Japanese beetles are emerging and it’s good seeing them on the outside of the netting and not on the plants.
Growing fruit, especially ones that can be as expensive at the store as blueberries, and just walking outside to get more than you could eat in one go feels like magic
It’s the first thing I do when I wake up. Look outside at the garden. No pills for that! All natural uplifting of the spirit. That what I hope to bring to the garden community.
Love blueberries. I planted early, middle. , and late bearing variety to extend the season. Everybody could plant fruits and bearing fruit trees in their yards.😊😊
I know that's right. Edible landscape.I have my blueberries and plums set up the same. All season fruit. Great tips!
Birds need to eat too. When your done picking g leave a couple handfuls for them. ❤
I only covered them because they were destroying the plants and not leaving any berries.
Very nice ! Its berry season in my area
right on ! I don't mind sharing the garden with the animals but when they take too much it's time to step in!
Thank you. They had their share in the beginning.
Everyone needs to grow their own food! This guy is BASED! Knowledge is powerful
Sharing what I do. Thanks so much.
It's getting berry berry sweet out here. Aye nice bush by that way
Thank you. Going into their 3rd year so next year I should see an even better harvest.
@@growingoutthebox I wish I could do the same but the winters are harsh were I'm at .much success to you enjoy the super food that don't spike blood sugar
Fantastic. I have too many so I use bird cannons and drones.
I have 8 planted and 4 more to be planted next year. How many do you have?
👍 Your blue berry bushes are truly very amazing and beautiful.
Many thanks and click the notification bell because I am going to post the video on how to get FREE blueberry bushes.
My brother. We on the same page. Them bird netting is key. Enjoy the bounty from your work and land!! Well done!!!
Much appreciated. Thanks
I plant my blueberries under my trees. Makes it hard for the birds to spot them. They leave my berries alone.
What kind of tree if you know? I grew up with 2 beautiful redwoods and many orange trees🥰
@@xXDeathMelodyXx I have a food forest. Everything is edible. My blueberries are under my apple trees.
@@sgtrickards5683 that’s a dream!! So glad you have your own edible Forrest🦋stay blessed!
@@xXDeathMelodyXx Anyone can do it.
Nice music 🎶
Thank you. I hope you found the content helpful.
… men, those bushes a looking so fresh and well tendered… a product of dedication.
I love being out in the garden all day when I can. Thank you.
Thank you for posting that fruit tree cover. I can never figure out how to keep these birds off my blueberries!
Glad to help! The birds are serious!
Did you get this on Amazon?
Yes ma’am. Link in description. Game changer
Where did you get those large nets with zippers? I need this.
I just added a link to the pinned comment.
My grandfather had blueberry bushes in his back yard too, and solved the bird problem (and the Japanese beetle problem) the same way.
I have 2 grape vines the Japanese beetles are going to town on. The 2 covered are beautiful.
It’s takes special people to appreciate plants. I love gardening. It’s relaxing and rewarding. 😊❤
Absolutely!! Only those that know "KNOW".
Don’t know why but I’ve been having a urge to start planting.
Are you looking to grow blueberries or just a garden in general?
@@growingoutthebox Any thing that you can eat. I started with tomatoes and now trying a lemon tree. Blue berries seems interesting!
@@Mr1911es817 They really are interesting. and why I liked the challenge of growing them. They need their own special growing medium. Other than water They are really reasy to grow.
What did you use for the metal boundary
Hey. Thanks for watching. It’s just corrugated metal put together with rivets. Less than $5 per bed. Check out my planting blueberries videos for the actual build but this should be helpful also. kzhead.info/sun/o7uin7SacKGso6c/bejne.html
My mouth is watering... blueberries are my favorite.
A true superfood!
Gonna be adding this to the garden. Thanks for creating helpful content.
I really appreciate that. Thanks.
I need one for my black berry plants
Hey thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate it. I just put a short up this morning on my huge garlic harvest! You definitely want to see these large garlic bulbs. Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack amzn.to/3oFKSNB
I live in zone 6b I have hard time growing them
@@jfernandez2926 Today we are going to figure out why you are having a hard time growing them. If you follow the steps in this video you will grow like a pro. kzhead.info/sun/o7uin7SacKGso6c/bejne.html
Where did you get this? They are stealing all my elderberries.
They are perfect. Will protect from Japanese beetles and other insects as well. I hope it works for you and don’t forget to click the notification bell 🔔 Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack amzn.to/3oFKSNB
Beautiful plants and your plot looks amazing.Greetings from London.
Thank you so much 😊. I’ll be posting how I fertilize organically and why I don’t have fungus or black spot. It’s something I spray on them and it works so good.
Great tips on those Blueberries. Keep Pressing.
Thanks, will do!
Trust me , thi birds are intrezted😂🥳
LOL.... I take it that you have a bird problem. lol. I don't think I have seen you here before. Glad to have you visit and I hope you make this a frequent stop.... Maybe my birds are a bit bojie'. They don't bother anything until they are just ripe. They are the same with my strawberries and grapes. I have late ripening blueberries that they have not touched.
@@growingoutthebox definitely stuck with you, I’m learning how to groom my blueberries from you 🙏🤩
what is the name of that net? can out be purchased from Amazon?
They make them even larger if needed and get this.... Now that the Japanese beetles are emerging I'm noticing them on the outside of the net bags instead of on the plants. That's a plus as well. Fruit Tree Netting Large Fruit Tree Covers with Zipper to Protect Fruit from Squirrels and Birds Netting for Fruit Trees Fruit Tree Net Protection 71" x 75", 1 Pack amzn.to/3oFKSNB
@@growingoutthebox thank you so much for your reply! That is so awesome. I am definitely praying that on my list to get. I have a small little fig tree that should benefit from that it's starting to have fruit...
@@jessicapabon2105 We have a cat also that is very good at controlling squirrels. We will see how it goes with the birds this year since we should have a decent harvest being that our first 3 fig trees are going into their 3rd year. 🤞
@@growingoutthebox was adopted by a cat lol who entered into our backyard while she was like four months old it's been a year now she's been really good at catching and killing and keeping away rabbits rats and mice from the yard but the occasional possum she just stares at him like it's another cat so she leaves them alone lol she doesn't bother the squirrels but she is attracting other cats to the yard which I like the idea of having multiple cats lol I think this is the first garden experience so far where I don't go out in the morning and half my tomatoes are disappearing which was happening in the past but now I'm able to collect and harvest tomatoes that are beautiful without any damage to them.
@@jessicapabon2105 Our first cat also and it’s funny that you would say, “the cat adopted you” same over here. He came to us by way of our recently deceased neighbor Ms Barbara. I don’t believe it was by chance.
Beautiful looking stones. Colors are vibrant
I appreciate that.
@@growingoutthebox 1000% apologize. I thought I was commenting on a gentleman's opal rocks. Either way I enjoyed your video. Thanks