How to Build a Fenced Garden

Preparation

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  Measure and mark out your garden if you haven't yet begun preparations.

• 2

  Till the garden area and mix in the soil amendments if required. Amendments include topsoil, peat or compost and add nutrients to your soil, along with making it properly drain. Conduct a soil test before tilling to determine what amendments are needed.

• 3

  Measure the garden’s perimeter and add 2 feet allowing for stretching and installation. The perimeter total is how much fencing is needed.

• 4

  Divide the perimeter by either four or six. Most fences need posts at least 6 feet apart. The closer the posts are to each other, the sturdier the fence. Fence posts every 4 feet make for a sturdier fence than one with posts spaced 6 feet apart.

• 5

  Purchase your fencing and posts. You may purchase more fencing than you need due to the roll size of the wire fencing you choose. You need at least a 5-foot tall fencing roll and 5-foot long heavy-duty steel fence posts.

Post Installation

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  Mark where your fence posts will go with either spray paint or by laying the posts at their destination. Make sure there is a post on each corner for added stability.

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  Pound the steel posts into the ground with a hammer. The spade on the post’s end must be completely in the ground. Make sure all the posts are facing the same with the hooked side in or out.

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  Dig an 18-inch trench directly in front of the hooked side of your steel posts with a shovel. The trench only needs to be wide enough for the fence to fit. This 18-inch trench holds a portion of fence below the soil line that prevents digging pests from getting in the garden.

• 9

  Roll out your garden fence and cut off any excess.

Attaching the Fence

• 10

  Place one end of your fence into the trench at your starting corner. Slide it down to the bottom of the trench.

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  Attach the fence to the post hooks. Start in one corner of your garden with one end of your fencing. Slide the fencing into the post hooks and secure them. Continue placing the fencing into the trench as you make your way around the garden.

• 12

  Attach the last portion of your fence into the post where you started. It may be difficult to attach due to the hooks already holding the start of your fence. Attach the end of the fence to the beginning of the fence and first post with cable ties if you cannot get them to secure into the hooks.

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  Fill in the trench with dirt to create a snug fit on the fencing.