http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/ All things herbal from cultivation to medication. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:13:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-15849 Exhausted all known sources Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:45:06 +0000 http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/#comment-15849 In addition to the aforementioned chicken wire (which is good for rabbits) use fishing line at higher points on the posts to discourage deer. Our fence is made up of 24" chicken wire zip-tied to the fence posts and two levels of fishing line (drawn tight from post to post) about a foot above the chicken wire and then just a couple inches below the top of the posts. The fishing line is said to work because if the deer try to step into your garden they will feel the fishing line touch them but will not be able to see it. This is booga-booga scary for them. In addition to the aforementioned chicken wire (which is good for rabbits) use fishing line at higher points on the posts to discourage deer. Our fence is made up of 24" chicken wire zip-tied to the fence posts and two levels of fishing line (drawn tight from post to post) about a foot above the chicken wire and then just a couple inches below the top of the posts. The fishing line is said to work because if the deer try to step into your garden they will feel the fishing line touch them but will not be able to see it. This is booga-booga scary for them.

]]> http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-15850 Jim T Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:45:06 +0000 http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/#comment-15850 Use drive-in metal posts and chicken wire....the posts can be decorated and the wire is almost invisible. Use drive-in metal posts and chicken wire….the posts can be decorated and the wire is almost invisible.

]]> http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-15851 Josie826 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:45:06 +0000 http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/#comment-15851 A roll of chicken wire and metal stakes. A roll of chicken wire and metal stakes.

]]> http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-15852 Bobs MonOncle Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:45:06 +0000 http://www.herbandherbalmatters.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-build-an-inexpensive-fence-for-a-vegetable-garden/#comment-15852 Panels used for dog kennels. 6' high and 6' or 12' wide. Panels used for dog kennels. 6′ high and 6′ or 12′ wide.

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