Sometimes the netting has a lot of “memory.” That is, it tends to retain the curled shape it possessed in the roll and will fight to return to that position. Stretch your fencing out a few feet and bend it against the direction it was rolled up in to help eliminate that memory. 4...
If you’re starting from scratch, it could be easier and more affordable to take steps like only planting deer-resistant plants or installing a new fence without having to tear down old infrastructure. However, you can still deter deer from established garden areas and yards using various other...
The first time you see a deer in your garden, you might be amazed, even thrilled to see a wild animal so close. If you grew up in a city or a big town, wildlife can seem like a little bit of magic. But wild deer up close are not like having Bambi come to
So, instead of installing an expensive, opaque fence around your property or even a fence around your entire property like a farmer, you can simply install smaller mesh fences around individual trees and shrubs. This method works well because it’s easy to do,won’t harm deer, and will kee...
If you are unable to erect an eight to ten-foot fence you could put up a six-foot fence and string wires across from the tops of fence posts with metallic or bright colored strips hanging from it, or cover the top of the fenced area with deer netting. Deer are clever enough to spot...
of a standard fence. Cat owners slant the panel inward to keep their cats from getting over the fence, but you could install it slanting outward to keep cats from jumping or climbing into your yard. The companyPurrfect Fenceoffers kits to install a cat-proof topper to your existing fence....
If you choose an electric fence, install several parallel wires from ground level to the 8-foot mark to prevent deer from sneaking in between the wires. Encircle each tomato plant with heavy gauge wire such as hog wire if your budget doesn’t include fencing your entire garden. Purchase narr...
To keep squirrels from climbing your tree, protect it with a barrier that squirrels cannot cross. One way is to build a 1-inch wire mesh fence around the tree. It should be at least 30 inches high and sunk into the ground at least 6 inches. Bend the top 6 inches at a 90° angle...
Discover what type of trees, shrubs, hedges, and plants are deer resistant. Learn more about which trees and shrubs deers will avoid and how to keep deer from coming back.
supports that are at least ½ to 1 inch thick and two feet high. Make sure your fence also extends at least ½ an inch underground. If a chicken wire fence isn’t feasible, consider individual fencing or netting for every plant or sectional garden fencing that is at least two feet ...