How to Fence a Garden

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

The use of a garden fence is an essential element to help keep out pests or for a decorative touch. The following steps will show you how to fence a garden.

Steps

1
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.
2
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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3
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.
4
Dig holes spaced evenly around your garden for your fence posts using a shovel or spade.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.

Warnings

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

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Make sure the posts are perpendicular to the ground.

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

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