Rigging up a net

[Tula]

Of course -- I've ordered my net and figured out what I want to do.

Then the husband says: What about acorns?
Arrrrggghhh!

My net is more of a mesh, as we had a big cedar tree ( before it came down in a storm ) hanging over the pond, dropping fine debris. Everything is a trade off, as the mesh doesn't allow easy access to the pond for wild life, medium sized mets can trap frogs and birds and large weave nets....well, they allow acorns to fall through ! LOL

 

[cas]

Show us what you come up with @bagsmom . I am always open for new ideas!

 

[tbendl]

I made a PVC tent for the fall for mine because this is what I ended up with 2 falls ago.

I used 2' long metal stakes to drive into the ground around the pond. Made a PVC dome and used the metal stakes to anchor it to the ground and then draped the net over the whole thing. I also used tent stakes to anchor the net on the ground.
The most expensive cost was the netting.

 

[bagsmom]

@tbendl -- O. M. G... That would freak me out!!!!!

My husband said we should probably get me some scuba gear so I can fish out the acorns. Time to put on my thinking cap!

 

[IPA]

@tbendl i agree with bagsmom, freak out was the immediate thought.
@bagsmom i'll be following this thread for your solution. I will be in same situation as you soon. I have a pvc tent frame with window screen but won't work at that scale. I need it to thwart egret as well as willow leaves and small acorns.

 

[tbendl]

I'll take pictures of the PVC frame and netting. It worked really well last fall.

 

[Angel]

I normally drape it across with landscaping staples this year I am going with emt conduit as I have a bender and knowledge dealing with because of low voltage imo pvc plumbing may not hold up to snow and wet leaf load.