Fencing for Small Gardens
A small garden is an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor until the vegetables are eaten or damaged by animals. At this point, it becomes frustrating. Fencing helps protect your garden from invaders. Does this Spark an idea?
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Fencing Needs
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Identify what animals are doing the damage. Several species invade gardens. The main culprits are rabbits, raccoons, deer, gophers, voles, skunks and groundhogs.
Types of Fencing
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Several types of fencing are available. Your choice depends on the type of animal you are trying to keep out of your small garden, as well as the expense and labor of installation. Welded wire fencing is relatively inexpensive and easy to install. A brick or stone wall can be labor intensive and costly.
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Fencing Tips
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If you are trying to keep rabbits, voles or gophers out of your garden, bury 1-by-2-inch mesh at least 6-inches deep around the perimeter of the garden. A 3- to 4-foot high fence will usually keep smaller animals out of a garden. Deer require higher fencing or two fences with a space of approximately 3 feet between them.
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