How to Fence a Garden

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   Keep in mind it is important to leave enough room between the fence and the actual growing area to permit you to move around the plants.

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   Measure the area that is to be fenced with a measuring tape, including the height you want the fence to be.

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   Choose the material you plan to use as your fence.

   • Several types are available, such as wood, wire and mesh.

   • Dig your post holes deep enough to bury half the pole.

   • Add gravel to cover the bottom of the hole before setting the post. This will help with drainage.

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   Dig holes spaced evenly around your garden for your fence posts using a shovel or spade.

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   Fill each hole with either dirt or cement.

   • When using dirt, make sure you continuously compress the dirt as you add it to the hole. This makes for a solid, tight fit.

   • If you choose cement as your base, you will need to stabilize the post until the cement sets.

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   Cut and attach the material you will be using to fence a garden using a hammer (mallet), nails and wire cutters.

   • Common materials used include wood slats, chicken wire, vinyl netting or mesh. You can also choose more decorative materials.

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   Include an easy access gate or opening for you to enter the garden.

   • A simple gate can be made by extending the length of the materials used approximately 1 foot (0.3 meters).

   • Add some hooks onto the extension in order to attach the gate to the fence when you want it closed.

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• You can achieve a straight line by using a string chalk marker, which marks the line of each wall with a line of chalk. Fencing a garden involves some precision.

• Always be sure to paint wood slats before you attach them to the posts. It is also a good idea to coat the wood with weatherproof primer.

• An easy way to mark the spot that you intend to dig for your post holes is to mark them with spray paint.

• File all exposed surfaces that might scratch you as you enter and exit the garden

• Make sure the posts are perpendicular to the ground.

• Do not use material that has holes large enough to allow rodents and small animals through.

• Measuring tape to measure the area to be fenced and distances between posts
• Chalk string (optional)
• Spray paint
• Shovel or spade
• Gravel
• Wood or vinyl for the posts
• Hammer or mallet
• Concrete (optional)
• Fencing material
• Wire cutters or scissors
• Nails
• Hooks
• Paint