The type and size of predators you need to keep out will depend on your geographical region as well as what you are growing and the size of the animals you re trying to deter will affect the type of fence you should build.
Build vegetable garden fence.
It should come as no surprise that you will not be the only one enjoying your fresh harvest if you do not have a vegetable garden fence protecting your hard work.
Types of garden fences.
A more robust option is to build dual vegetable garden fences deer are confused by multiple obstacles.
Install posts and rails steps 2 11.
Two 34 inches.
The wire will keep out our dog and any bunnies that want to test the vegetables.
A vegetable garden fence is a great way to protect your harvest from squirrels rabbits and birds who love to eat the things you plant.
Sixteen cut to fit.
As you can see we built the garden fence in the yard using the white vinyl fence as one of the sides.
Attach mesh and build gates steps 12 18.
Ten 10 feet or 12 feet if the grade is severely sloped 2x4 rails.
This black fence adds a touch of modern flair to an otherwise classic vegetable garden on a florida horse farm the fence and a layer of chicken wire keeps out the farm s many many animals 95 and counting.
Deer rabbits raccoons opossum and many other wild creatures are grazers by nature and will not distinguish your.
Diy garden fence tips for building a vegetable garden fence.
Critter proof fence overview illustration by gregory nemec.
2x6 gate top rail.
Using a combination of materials is a good way to build a tall fence without too much cost.
Building our vegetable garden fence country basket nice photo essay of fence and garden gate construction featuring 18 inches of chicken wire then 4 feet of wire mesh topped by two strands of electric wire.
This is ostensibly a how to article about fencing in your backyard vegetable garden but even if you were to follow these steps by the number your fence would turn out different.
Deer do not like to be in confined spaces and will be.
Ensure that the second fence is visible.
Vegetable garden fences and borders on the other hand are much smaller at a minimum of 2 feet.
This option requires building a 3 foot high fence built approximately 3 feet inside the previously recommended 8 foot high garden border fence.