Covering lawn seed from birds

Hello all.
I'm new here so...hi!

I'd like to ask a question about lawn seed. I need to put down an area about 4m x 4m

I've done it before and the local pigeons take delight at it.

Can I cover the seed with a huge lightweight tarpaulin? Will it still do its thing.
Obv I can water it as required but I don't if it will germinate like it or not. Any advice??

Thanks all

 

I'll take that advice. Thank you kindly.

 

I used split canes all over the area and attached bird tape.
Only place the birds got to mine was the edges where I didn't add any tape.
Was like £3 on eBay for a big roll.

 

Hi and Welcome

As JWK said really. I've just done a bit of this, had to cut down a tree so reseeded, cheap left over netting and a few canes or other 'stakes' you might be able to fashion for the purpose will keep pests away. Here's a pic.


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Just to say my grass seed has germinated with what looks like a high percentage yield, bit surprised as the weather has taken a chilly turn.

Costa del Fens innit


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