Garden Fences

 

Ok, I have rabbits, groundhogs, and deer. Please describe the fence I
need around my garden.

 

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Serious question?

Solid, at least 6 foot high to deter the deer who don't like to jump
over when they can't see the other side.  Deep to keep out the rabbits.  
Gee, I don't even know how deep you'd have to go for groundhogs.  Maybe
a moat?

marcella

 


electric wire. It is only about 4 feet high but has worked like a
charm this season. Not going to do much for rabbits unless you have
one real close to the ground. We have 3 rows with one being the ground
wire. Lowes or Home depot and we did it for less than $50.00.
MJ

 



For groundhogs 6 inches to one foot deep - then one to two feet away
from the fence. An "L" shape is needed. The critters go up to the fence
then try to dig under the fence. They run into the wire and stop. Some
groundhogs can dig three feet deep. Also for the high end it "may" be
best not to secure the top 3 feet of that six foot fence, if the
critters decide to climb it the top, the fence can droop back so they
cannot climb it. Electric wire is cool too - change that - make it hot :)

Just some thoughts - Fences are not cheap. It may be best to give the
deer and critters what they want at the outer fringe of the garden.
Shrubs can also make a cool looking fence, but it takes time.
Some deer can jump a six foot fence. There are deer resistant plants as
well. I prefer the dog myself :)

Good thing you you don't have squirrels :)

Enjoy Life ... Dan

--
Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

 


So a groundhog will climb a fence? If so I will need to add another
electric wire spaced for the groundhog. Right now I have installed a
3ft rabbit fence with electric wires at 4ft and 5ft. So far so good.


The deer simply eat too much. Last year I had two dozen tomato plants
and did not get a single tomato.