Comments on: Row cover hoops for frost and pest protection: A how-to guide

By: Alicia

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:50:43 +0000

In reply to Alastair Furtado.

Thank you for the tip!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:11:16 +0000

In reply to Alastair Furtado.

That is a great tip!! Thank you for sharing Alastair! – Niki

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By: Alastair Furtado

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:01:13 +0000

i use a worn-out hose to secure the edges of the row cover material which i use to protect my cabbages from insects. However, determined mice can still get in.

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By: Alicia

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:56:39 +0000

Hello! I really enjoy your books and blog posts! I am having a slug problem this summer (second year gardening here and didn’t notice any last year). Do you know if there is anything I can do over the winter to help with the problem next year? I plan to rotate more as I didn’t do that this year. I’ve tried copper and sand and hand pick too. Also tried a row cover but I think they snuck underneath.
Any suggestions? Thank you!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:13:02 +0000

In reply to Anne.

Hi Anne, I use wire cutters or the wire cutting notch in the blade of my hand pruners. No need to get bolt cutters, but great question! 🙂 Niki

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By: Anne

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:56:13 +0000

Hi – What tool do you use to cut your 9-gauge wire? I have some wire, but I’m not sure how extreme a bolt cutter, etc. I should get to cut it. Thanks!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:44:15 +0000

In reply to Paul Hang.

Great suggestion, thanks Paul! 🙂

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By: Paul Hang

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:16:06 +0000

I use wire supports for political signs as hoops. They resemble large staples. Just pull the plastic signs off and they are ready to go. They are quite strong. I no longer dread election years.

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