We had a groundhog in our garden last year: it came from the neighbor’s side of the fence, dug a tunnel under the fence and all the way to the middle of our garden, and came out under our bushy tomatoes (we were behind in removing the suckers) that were growing in raised garden beds. You might have a groundhog visiting your garden if you recognize the damage to leaves, burrows, or pellet droppings.Tiny paw prints in the soil may signal bunny rabbits are snipping away at your softest, freshest veggie leaves.Hoofprints in the soil and signs of nibbling the shrubbery are signs you have deer visiting.Listed below are some hints of the type predators are visiting your garden: The best way to learn what animals you’re dealing with is to check for the prints they leave behind. If you have these in your area, you might want to put some hardware cloth at the bottom of the fence and also at the bottom of your raised beds. Many wild animals, like rabbits, groundhogs, and gophers can get into your garden by digging UNDER that very efficient fence. We live in deer country, and to make sure our veggies are safe, we built an 8-foot fence.īut wait! You have put up a fence, yet, those critters are still finding a way inside your garden. However, if it’s deer you are concerned about, then you will require at least a 5 to 7-feet tall fence to keep them out. If these animal pests are small, like rabbits, then a fence that is 3 feet in height should be sufficient. The most efficient method to keep wild animals out of your garden is, of course, with a fence. Below are some excellent ideas on how you can reap the fruits of your labor instead of forfeiting it to hungry birds and wild animals. Lots of small critters are also tempted by a garden.
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You aren’t the only one who enjoys a garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables. A fenced garden looks more organized, neater, more delimited.īut the more important reason to add a fence to your garden area is to protect your bounty from little creatures that love fresh veggies as much as you do. One of the reasons you’d want a vegetable garden fence is for looks. Why Do I Need a Fence For My Vegetable Garden? Just make sure to disconnect the power when you need to get in the garden, or you might be regret putting it up. If you don’t really like to put up a visible fence, go with an electric fence. Using a layer of regular chicken wire fencing is a clever way to keep animals, even larger animals out of your garden. This fence design gives your classic garden a flair of modernism.
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