Critter proof fence overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Build vegetable garden fence.
2x6 gate top rail.
Ensure that the second fence is visible.
This option requires building a 3 foot high fence built approximately 3 feet inside the previously recommended 8 foot high garden border fence.
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.
Deer do not like to be in confined spaces and will be.
Using a combination of materials is a good way to build a tall fence without too much cost.
When the fence build was finished we added wire fencing to the inside of the wooden fence.
Deer rabbits raccoons opossum and many other wild creatures are grazers by nature and will not distinguish your.
The wire will keep out our dog and any bunnies that want to test the vegetables.
Vegetable garden fences and borders on the other hand are much smaller at a minimum of 2 feet.
A more robust option is to build dual vegetable garden fences deer are confused by multiple obstacles.
Critter proof fence cut list.
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.
Ten 10 feet or 12 feet if the grade is severely sloped 2x4 rails.
Attach mesh and build gates steps 12 18.
Types of garden fences.
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.
Two 34 inches.
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.
Install posts and rails steps 2 11.
Sixteen cut to fit.
If using your garden fence to deter animals use 3 to 4 feet high posts as rabbit guards while dogs or other jumping animals may require a taller 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.