how to choose the right diy garden fence for your needs?

In general, the things you’ll want to consider when designing your DIY garden fence are:

Am I trying to keep anything out (deer, pets, kids), or is it purely for looks? (Some dogs, for example, will respect even a 12-inch tall boundary, where others need 3-4 feet tall to understand “stay out.”)

Do I want my fence to double as plant support? (Cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, beans, etc can all be trained up the fence to both maximize garden space and minimize the work of installing extra plant supports over the season.)

Is your garden a plot in the yard or a raised bed? (You might want to fence entirely around a group of raised beds, for example, or you might prefer to fence each one by itself.)

What materials might I already have on hand to put towards the build? (Think scrap lumber, chicken wire, metal stakes, etc.)

How much am I willing to spend to build a fence? (If you’re designing a fence for your very first garden that hasn’t been dug yet, you might consider shrinking the garden some so that the fence fits your budget, rather than try to make the budget fit the fence.)

What is the general “look” I want in my yard (rustic, modern, classic, etc)?

Do I need to or want to be able to move the fence at any point, or will a totally fixed/permanent installation be the best choice?

how to build your diy garden fence

It’s honestly so simple to build your own fence that it always stuns me that so many people don’t it, even for more than just their gardens!

Most people think of “building their own fence” in terms of going to somewhere like and just buying fence panels and posts to install themselves, instead of hiring a company to do the labor for them.

While that’s an entirely valid option, especially in terms of time savings versus some other fence designs, it’s unlikely to be your cheapest option.

But with this list of ideas and a little bit of work on your part, you’ll be able to not just build a fence for a much better price than buying pre-made fence panels, but you’ll also be able to build a fence you’re proud of!

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