How Do You Protect A Vegetable Garden After Planting Seeds?
From old fashioned scarecrows to more modern innovations, it is necessary to take some precautionary steps after planting your vegetable garden. Both time and money are invested in planting vegetable gardens and these assets require protection. By following a few simple steps you can help ensure a bountiful harvest in the fall. Determine which factors are threatening your newly planted vegetable garden. One option is predators. Birds love to feed on vegetable seeds and are smart enough to know they often sit just below the soil. An old-fashioned scarecrow does actually work for many types of birds…crows included, of course. Birds fear humans and the scarecrow is designed to look like one. Fence your garden in with chicken wire to prevent small animals from digging up the seeds and eating them. Measure the perimeter of your garden and buy two or three feet longer than that dimension in chicken wire. Chicken wire is available at many home and garden stores as well as agricultural store
