We ordered row cover from the Gardeners Supply Company to protect our organic garden from insects. It was advertised as "summer weight fabric" that would allow in sunlight and wind, but would keep out the bugs. It was 6' by 50' and we decided to customize it to be 12' by 25'.
I cut and sewed the huge billowing amount of fabric. At the garden, we placed it over our chicken wire framework and secured it with wooden blocks.
THEN, we tested it by pouring water on it. That is when we realized the fabric was completely water repellent. Puddles emerged and did not go away. We both agreed that if we left the fabric on the plants they would probably be smothered and stems would be snapped under the weight of the copius amounts of St. Louis rains we are getting lately. Sadly, we took off the cover and went back to square one with our plan of attack for insects.
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| Sewed 25' of row cover |
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| Placed the row cover over our chicken wire frame |
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| Water is beading up & forming puddles |
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| Damian taking off the row cover |
Hi Amber,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it wasn't what you'd expected. Keep in mind that everything we sell is covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. To learn more: http://www.gardeners.com/Our-Guarantee/OurGuarantee,default,pg.html
-David Grist, Gardener's Supply
Wow. The 100% Satisfaction guarantee is great! Your company has prompt customer support and I hope my blog post doesn't portray your company badly. Your company is cool.
ReplyDeleteI have heard so many positive things about row covers, but no one has ever mentioned them being water resistant. I am just disappointed that our plans to keep bugs out became a little more complicated. Soap sprays here we come!