Author: Savannah Schell | Updated February 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM

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Garden fences are both practical and ornamental, and can be used to contain flowers and plants or to add decorative elements to outdoor living spaces. With the correct specifications, some fences can also protect vegetables from hungry animals.

Whether you are a loft bed or an underground garden, there are many fence solutions to add style to any yard. Read on to learn more about how to choose the best garden fence for your home.

Depending on the reason for adding a garden fence, there are many things to keep in mind, including material, height, style, and installation requirements.

Although some garden fences are chosen as pure decorations, others are designed to keep children, pets, and nasty critters out. If small animals are the problem, it is important to determine which animal has caused damage to the garden so that you can choose the correct type of fence to stop it.

Some of the most common culprits are squirrels, raccoons, skunks, deer, rabbits, gophers, and voles. Although they can all cause serious damage in their own way, the fencing needs will vary depending on the type of creature in question. Generally speaking, tall nets or barbed wire, rather than decorative fences, are best for keeping animals out.

There are many materials to choose from for garden fences, depending on their style and function:

The height of the garden fence can be either an aesthetic choice or a practical choice. The height of the trim may be as low as 12 inches, and in order to prevent the entry of wild animals, a higher fence is required. Fences that prevent deer from eating vegetables must be at least 8 feet high because they have the ability to jump, and rabbits can usually be kept away with 2 feet high fences.

The fence used to deter domestic cats and dogs should be at least 3 feet high, and it is best to use a sturdy post to prevent it from being knocked down easily.

There are many different styles of decorative fences:

There are different levels of garden fence installation:

When you need to start buying a garden fence, the following options will consider all the above features, including use, style, height, and installation requirements. There are various choices of the best garden fences to meet most needs and budgets.

This Greenes Fence four-piece garden fence is made of a combination of cedar and galvanized steel, which is durable. Each panel is 45 inches long and 23.5 inches high, including wooden stakes, which can be easily and semi-permanently installed by simply pushing it into the soil.

This kind of fence design is more practical than decoration, and should be high enough to prevent rabbits and other small animals from entering. When used with a loft bed, it works particularly well to provide better protection. The mesh size is approximately 1 inch by 2 inches, making them small enough to prevent many animals from entering.

The design of this decorative fence is simple and elegant. Each panel is 32 inches high and 10 inches wide. It is made of iron and has a vinyl PVC powder coating on the surface. The green finish allows the decorative fence to be integrated with the plants in the garden. The material is weather-resistant and rust-proof, ensuring its durability.

This fence is temporary, and interlocking panels make installation easy. The thorny feet only need to be put into the soil without digging. It can be easily moved to another location without much work. The panels can also be folded completely flat, so they can be stored compactly in winter or when not in use.

Zippity Outdoor Products’ semi-permanent vinyl fence is designed with a concave picket and is 42 inches high enough to deter roaming pets and various wild animals. This set is two packs of 92-inch wide panels. Vinyl fence is an excellent choice for gardens because of its natural durability and weather resistance. Over time, it does not need to be painted or dyed because it is designed to maintain its color without maintenance.

According to the hardness of the ground, users can insert wooden stakes into the ground or drill holes with auger bits. The matching Manchester door is sold separately and can be used to complete the project.

Romanesque fencing is characterized by a spire at the top of each pillar, providing a classic appearance that complements many different decorative styles. The pillars of the Roman fence designed by Vigoro are 3.7 inches apart at the top and 1.6 inches at the bottom, and are designed to prevent animals from passing through. Each panel is 3 feet wide and 29.2 inches high.

Each panel is made of welded steel and has a powder coating for optimal durability. The installation is semi-permanent and requires the use of a hammer or mallet to drive the stakes into the ground. Then connect the panels together by passing the posts through the holes. It should be noted that Empire Fence Posts are required to complete the installation.

This gorgeous fence designed by Amagabeli uses a spade-shaped picket that symbolizes a Gothic fence. Although most fences of this style are only black, this model comes in black, brown or white.

A single panel is 32 inches high and 2 feet wide, and the package comes with five panels. The anti-rust metal material is designed to look like wrought iron and can be folded flat for easy storage in the off-season. It is composed of sharp wooden piles, which is convenient for temporary installation and can be moved or disassembled if necessary.

The fence of Zippity Outdoor Products has a concave design with a traditional aesthetic. It is made of vinyl, making it low-maintenance and weather-resistant. The bright white of the material is durable and does not require repainting over time. Each panel is 30 inches high and 56 inches wide, and each purchase includes two panels and the necessary pillars and covers.

The fence is designed to be semi-permanent and requires minimal excavation. Simply insert the pile into the ground during installation and then pull it out to remove it. If the ground is too hard, the manufacturer recommends using drill bits and tulip bulb augers to make small holes.

This Vigoro fence is made of black steel with a powder coating to prevent corrosion and a gorgeous rolling design on the top. Each panel is 43.7 inches high, making the fence high enough to keep most household pets and other pesky intruders out. The bottom of the mesh is also designed to be tighter to prevent animals from passing through.

It is semi-permanent, and spikes need to be inserted into the ground before connecting each 3-foot-wide panel together. Each package has three panels with a total width of 9 feet. You can also use matching doors to complete the project.

Backyard fences are usually about 6 feet tall, but the average garden fence is much shorter. The Zippity Outdoor Products model has a maximum height of 42 inches, but the concave design drops to 37 inches at the lowest point. Although it is not high enough to block deer, a fence over 3 feet high should prevent most dogs, rabbits, and other animals from entering the garden. The powder-coated metal finish ensures weather resistance.

Each unit includes five panels with a total width of 180 inches, but additional units can also be purchased. The fence is designed to be semi-permanent and easy to disassemble and reinstall.

If keeping animals away is not a priority, then a short fence is a wise choice that can hold plants and flowers while ensuring that they are still visible. This kind of picket protection edge is temporary and does not require excavation or drilling.

The package includes four panels, each 23.6 inches wide and 14 inches high. Assembly is also very simple, because the panels can be easily locked together. The low height makes this fencing style an excellent choice for decorating the garden. It is made of white propylene polymer plastic, which requires almost no maintenance and is easy to keep clean.

Below are answers to some common questions about garden fences.

The most durable garden fences are made of vinyl or powder-coated steel.

The height of the fence around the vegetable garden depends on which animals need to be kept out. For example, a fence used to deter deer should be 8 feet high, and a fence of 2 feet high is sufficient to deter rabbits.

Garden fences made of PVC, vinyl or powder-coated steel have very low maintenance costs and do not require any regular maintenance. Wooden fences usually need to be cleaned and re-dyed on a regular basis.

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