Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Using fleece for early warmth, then mesh for pest and wind protection — simple covers that really help plant growth.
There are so many ways to use covers, which can benefit your plantings.
The two main ones I like are fleece which gives warmth, for early growth the weather is warmer in May. After that, I'm using mainly mesh, of the finest grade, to exclude both insects and to keep pigeons off as well. Fortunately, I do not have pigeons eating my peas, they are more difficult to protect.
Filmed by Nicola Smith at Homemacres SW UK, 22nd May.
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Using fleece for early warmth, then mesh for pest and wind protection — simple covers that really help plant growth.
There are so many ways to use covers, which can benefit your plantings.
The two main ones I like are fleece which gives warmth, for early growth the weather is warmer in May. After that, I'm using mainly mesh, of the finest grade, to exclude both insects and to keep pigeons off as well. Fortunately, I do not have pigeons eating my peas, they are more difficult to protect.
Filmed by Nicola Smith at Homemacres SW UK, 22nd May.
You can join this channel by paying a monthly fee, to support our work with helping gardeners grow better, and to receive monthly videos made only for members: youtube.com/channel/UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg/join
#nodig #pestprevention #fleece #gardenmesh #growyourownfood
