I guess it isn't such a good idea to leave blueberry netting up all winter unless it's arced or peaked. Even then, perhaps the weight of wet snow would collapse it on to the bushes underneath as seen in the photograph here of our one-season-young blueberry enclosure.
Attractive and functional during the summer, it was a hopeless design that did not stand up to the first serious snowfall of the winter.
In our design, posts at the corners of the blueberry patch supported horizontal planks of wood above and at ground level to which blueberry netting is stapled. Even though the holes in the netting seemed to be a good size to let snowflakes pass through, about 10 inches of wet snow accumulated on top. The netting sagged, the top cross pieces of wood snapped, and the entire thing caved in.
After repairing, we plan to leave the top open and cover it only during blueberry season. Removing the top net after harvest seems like a good idea now!
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