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Bay City Michigan

what is the best material for a wind barrier around the patch... I have up a snow fence which is about useless and I see a lot of growers using this black material, what is it and where do you get it?

6/3/2012 10:52:41 AM

South Hero, VT

Silt fence. A hundred foot roll costs around $35 at Home Depot, garden supply stores, etc.

You will need to reinforce the fabric with metal or wooden posts due to the wide spacing of the stakes the fabric is attached to.

6/3/2012 11:29:34 AM

Preston CT

Silt Fence. Home Depot has it. 3ft x 100ft. Cheaply made. I end up buying new ones every year now.

6/3/2012 11:30:01 AM

Minnesota

wind, silt, snow fencing all work-each has its pros and cons, nothing better then round-up ready corn once it reaches waist high

6/3/2012 12:33:20 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

I use plastic that you use for vapour barrior in houses. If it is put on tight enough it won't shake loose. I see no reason why house wrap wouldn't work as it is meant to block wind.

6/3/2012 1:02:46 PM

Bay City Michigan

Thanks for all your responses I appreciate the help.

6/3/2012 2:36:13 PM

canal winchester ohio

Silt fence is good but if you give the post one twist to wrap it once it helps keep pressure off it from ripping.

6/3/2012 5:19:15 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

I would prefer snow fence over silt.Snow fence seems to have some forgiveness while silt fence seems to catch the wind and cause a swirl on the inside which is not good.Bin there done that and this is just my preference.

6/3/2012 5:51:12 PM

canal winchester ohio

I'm with you. I put snow fence around perimeter but I.use silt as a close blockage till the plant isrooted better.

6/3/2012 6:01:24 PM

Des Moines, Iowa

Synthetic roofing felt. We used deck defense by Owens Corning. 5' x very long. It's not cheap but it works very well with metal stakes and zip ties

6/3/2012 10:08:51 PM

Rapid City, SD

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this woould work nicely

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6/3/2012 10:37:09 PM

Rapid City, SD

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6/3/2012 10:37:37 PM

Ashby, MA

I concur, silt fencing is the way to go. Does not look the prettiest but does the job.

6/4/2012 10:07:19 AM