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Birds keep gobbling up my grass seeds. Help! I'm trying to grow a new lawn in several large swaths on my property. The birds keep gobbling up my seeds as soon as I turn around. The seeds can take up to 2 weeks to sprout. They aren't cheap either. Any tips on how to prevent the birds are greatly appreciated. Thank You.




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My mother used to string lengths of black thread across the lawn to make it difficult for birds to land. But it was only a little lawn...

6 Nov, 2020

 

Hello Bathgate, i have always used plastic netting which I stretch over the seeded area with pegs, I put the netting about four inches above the seed, the netting is the finer type, i then peg all the sides down on all the edges to stop the birds going under it, always works well.

7 Nov, 2020

 

I agree with both methods suggested, old cds threaded so they spin in the wind is also a good bird scarer. I know in the UK the recommendation for sowing seed is 'one for the soil, 1 to fail and 1 for the birds'.

But as you say that works out quite expensive. Will your soil still be warm enough after Zeta came through

7 Nov, 2020

 

Thanks all. The netting worked like a dream. Now that the grass has sprouted, the birds don't want it anymore so it's safe. Did you check out my praying mantis picture? - creepy yet interesting!

12 Nov, 2020

 

Excellent! Yes I enjoyed the Mantis photo - amazing little creatures!

12 Nov, 2020

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