The slits are where the grapevines will poke through the bag.

Although leaves cannot grow in the paper bag, your grapes can grow without wilting. They may, however, mature slowly.

If you’re not sure whether it’s time to harvest the grapes, take the bag off partially. Examine the grapes and, depending on whether they’ve matured, either harvest them or put the bag on again.

Organza bags are translucent fabric drawstring bags, and they are available online or at most craft stores. If you use organza bags, you do not have to pinch of any leaves.

Buy netting or tulle online, at a craft store (for tulle), or at a nursery store (for netting). If you purchase netting, make sure you purchase bird netting. You can put the netting on before, but until the grapes start ripening, it’s unnecessary.

If you do not have anything above your grapes, build a trellis or put up stakes surrounding the plant to attach your tulle or netting.

If you’ve loosened the netting or tulle enough, you should be able to water and care for the grapes.

Clothespins are ideal because they make accessing the grapevines or adjusting the wrap simpler. [9] X Research source

Garlic oil’s strong odor can also repel some insects.

Ask your neighbors before setting up a tape—you want to drive away birds, not people.

If you don’t mind a higher electricity bill, strobe lights can also repel birds. [12] X Research source

Move the lawn ornaments every few days to trick the birds into thinking they’re alive If you cannot find any lawn ornaments, you can also cut outlines shaped like predatory animals out of black paper and secure them to a flat surface.

You can get non-toxic bird repellents online or at some nursery garden centers. Ask the store employee for advice on repellents that are safe to use near your garden. Check the bird repellent’s directions for specific safety instructions. You may need to reapply the repellent every few days or weeks as it wears off.

You can purchase bird wire online or from some garden centers. Avoid putting up sharpened metal spikes. Although this method is common, some birds will still land and can get impaled. [15] X Research source