Millions of gardeners around the world enjoy growing their own veggies, but not fencing a vegetable garden means the local wildlife may enjoy the garden even more than you do. Whether it’s deer, rabbits, groundhogs, or any number of other garden interlopers, learning how to fence a vegetable garden properly can be the difference between an ample harvest and a non-existent one. In this article I’ll cover the most popular vegetable garden fence ideas and share some tips for using them successfully.
Why fencing a vegetable garden is a mustAlmost all gardeners face issues with critters from time to time. Putting up some sort of garden fence before trouble strikes protects your plants and your investment. Garden fencing doesn’t have to be expensive; your options for barriers are many. Later in the article, I’ll cover some of the most common types of vegetable garden fencing for all budgets. Those with small gardens will admittedly have an easier time fencing their growing space, but even gardeners with big plots can fence inexpensively if they are willing to do some research and explore their options.
Fencing material optionsWhen thinking about fencing your vegetable garden, first consider the different fencing materials available to you. They each have pros and cons, including their appearance, cost, difficulty to install, and lifespan. Here are a few of the most popular material options when fencing a vegetable garden.
Wood: Wooden garden fences can be made from naturally rot-resistant woods like locust, redwood, or cedar. You can opt for picket fencing, privacy fencing (called stockade), or even a split rail fence. If the fencing won’t touch the plants themselves or the soil immediately next to their roots, you can even
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