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Esther Schindler
May 12, 2024
It's good, but definitely watch the setup video
“We put in a peach tree three years ago and were advised to get some sort of covering if we didn't want to lose all our fruit to the birds. At the time we bought a smaller net that fit over the tree, which was basically a pantyhose cover that flopped on top of it. It did the trick, I guess, but (happily) the tree outgrew the original. The reviews of this kit convinced us that it was a better long-term solution and... yes, it seems to be.
All the pieces go together okay, and the construction seems decent. It's too early to say anything about its sturdiness. But I can speak to the setup and... it takes a little while to get the hang of it.
There are some projects that you take on knowing that your first try will be lame: putting in a zipper or folding Chinese potsticker dumplings. By the second try, you grasp the idea and the rest of the project works well. I think that's the scenario that applies here. The printed instructions make sense once you set up the netting. The video here on Amazon is better (oh THAT's what they mean by tying the same knot...) so do invest the time in watching it.
Which is to say that it took an hour for two old hippies to put the netting on their peach tree. When I stepped back to look at our handiwork, I said, "We're such amateurs." I'm sure that it'll dissuade most casual visitors, though a dedicated effort by an attack bunny probably will succeed. That's okay; we can give up a couple of peaches.
On the other hand, if I had a second tree requiring a net, I am confident that it'd take 20 minutes and look a lot better. I would not hesitate to purchase another one of these!”
Shubydoo
Better than tossing a net
Finally had time and help to get this over the cherry tree. It took some time to assemble and tie off (about 1/2 hr total first time assembling something like this, so there was a lot of direction reading just to make sure), but it did work well once we got the plan figured out. Fortunately for us (not so much for the tree), this tree had lost a major lateral branch to a storm a couple years ago, and the branches beside it haven't completely filled that void with foliage yet, so there was a natural part. Can't speak for getting it in a completely natural, full tree, but a well pruned one or one like ours will already have an "in" to the trunk. The best way to think of how to put this up is like a bridal veil, but in reverse. An old fashioned bridal veil covers the front and back of the bride's head, then at the altar the front is lifted to drape back over the top of the head and the veil already draped in back. With this, it's put up already draped over the top and back, then it gets pulled over the front. It's a little tricky, because the netting wants to grab branches, but we used two shovel handles to keep lifting it and moving it at the very crown. The rest could be shook loose by hand. It still takes some effort, but honestly it's more efficient and took less time and equipment than the old "two ladders, 4 people, pull and pole until it's closed" method.
May 23, 2024
Works great for my apple tree
It works great. I bought the Medium model, and it was easy to assemble and put on my tall apple tree, which is around 12 ft. The Package came with plenty of zip ties, and fiberglass tubes fit nicely. The push buttons made assembling easy. Definitely a long-term investment for my tree as it grows taller and bigger over the years. Highly recommend it, saves so much trouble for setting up and protects the tree very well.
Simon
May 10, 2024
Light weight! Easy for me to put on!
Great tree netting kit
I’ve got a tall loquat tree that birds and squirrels enjoy before my family has a chance. This frame solves the problem at an attractive price. Very lightweight and easy to put on the tree to cover it completely.
Jen
May 5, 2024
Worth the price
High quality tubes, very light and durable. Easy to set up on my orange tree, bought the large model which is a little tall but vertical height is adjustable. Keeps animals away well.
Eric
May 2, 2024