Butterfly Netting Green or Black Gardening Naturally

This soft butterfly net from Gardening Naturally is designed to keep cabbage white butterflies and birds from reaching your vegetables. Made for UK gardens, it provides a simple barrier against pests while allowing the essentials light, air, and rain to pass through.

Available in green or black, it provides a simple way to protect your plants while allowing light and water to pass through.

Unlike thin plastic meshes that degrade in the sun, this butterfly netting is made from HDPE and UV-stabilised for extended outdoor use. The material feels like a soft fabric to touch, making it safe for handling and for laying directly over delicate crops.

With a mesh size of 5mm x 7mm, the netting is small enough to stop most butterflies and insects from accessing your plants. While it does not allow bees to pass through, simply remove it during flowering if you're growing pollinated crops.

• Protects brassicas like cabbage and kale from butterfly and bird damage
• Allows air, sunlight, and water to reach plants while acting as a barrier
• Prevents leaves from being eaten by cabbage white caterpillars
• Reduces cleaning of ponds by keeping leaves and debris out
• Easy to install over beds, cages, or homemade frames
• Helps maintain healthier crops with less chemical intervention

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Frequently Asked Questions on Butterfly Net

Where Can Soft Butterfly Netting Be Used?

Light enough to be placed directly over plants yet strong enough for use with frames, cages, or hoops., this netting is a practical choice for any garden. 

What size is the mesh in this soft butterfly netting?

The mesh size is 5mm x 7mm, which is small enough to stop cabbage white butterflies and most other small insects from accessing your vegetables and crops.

Can I use this garden netting directly over plants?

Yes, this butterfly netting is lightweight enough to be placed directly over plants. It's also suitable for use with hoops, cages, or frames depending on your setup.

Will this butterfly net allow light and water to pass through?

Yes, the netting is designed to let sunlight, rain, and air reach your crops, helping maintain healthy plant growth while protecting them from birds and pests.

Is this butterfly netting safe for use on delicate plants?

The netting has a soft fabric-like texture, making it gentle enough for use on delicate plants like brassicas, without causing bruising or damage.

Can this garden net be used over ponds?

Yes, the netting can also be used to cover ponds. It helps prevent leaves and debris from falling into the water and deters birds such as herons from approaching.

Do bees get through this type of netting?

No, the 5mm x 7mm mesh is too small for bees to pass through. If you're growing pollinated crops, it's best to remove the netting during the flowering period to allow pollination.

Is this garden netting available in different colours?

Yes, the netting is available in green or black. Both colours are designed to blend into your garden environment while offering the same level of crop protection.