Natural and Thrifty in 365: #343 Strawberry Decoy Stones

by Beth K on August 7, 2012

in Home and Garden, Organic and Green Living

strawberry rock painting decoy 218x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #343 Strawberry Decoy Stones

Get ready for next year’s strawberry harvest.  Paint some decoy stones to place in your strawberry bed before your berry plants bloom.  The birds will taste the stones and learn to avoid that area before your real strawberries are in danger.

Get step-by-step instructions for painting these strawberry stones here.

Have you tried this technique for pest control?  We’d love to hear your feedback!

Photo courtesy of Lee Wismer.

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