Last year in Texas
The dead trees have been
removed and new ones planted. The peach tree had several blooms which turned
into tiny peaches. I was excited and then one morning we went out and all the
peaches were on the ground, pecked and eaten by birds. Now we’re dealing with
pesky birds. So far they haven’t bothered the figs and there are tons on the
little tree. I think we need a scarecrow or something. I can remember my mom tying aluminum pans to
fruit trees so the birds wouldn’t bother them. They tingled in the wind and
worked, so we may resort to tying pie pans on the tree. Do you have any ideas
for keeping birds away?
Have you planted anything new
this spring?
Thanks for stopping by,
Linda
4 comments:
Hi Linda,
Good luck with all your planting. I have not planted anything this year. My husband is trying to get the grass to grow instead of dandelion weeds.
Hi Tammy,
I hear you about the weeds. Those little suckers are hardy and will grow when grass won't - even without water.
Happy Planting! I need to start thinking about this for my yard. The drought here in South Carolina had the same effect. I lost half of my bushes last year. I have small inexpensive ($1-$3) wind chimes scattered throughout to chase off the birds. I usually pick them up at CVS during the summer months. Unfortunately, they don't scare off the squirrels and they are my biggest offenders lately.
Hi Amanda,
I hadn't thought of wind chimes. They would work the same as a aluminum pan and would be much more attractive. Thanks. Another job for hubby.
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