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Questions tagged [fence]

An artificial physical barrier used to separate sections of land. Use this tag for questions about how a fence impacts a garden, or your activities in the garden.

A fence is an artificial physical barrier used to separate areas of land. Use this tag for questions about how a fence impacts a garden, or your activities in the garden, for example:

Questions about construction or repair of fences should go to our sister site, Home Improvement Stack Exchange

See also:

  • , closely spaced shrubs or trees used as a barrier between areas of land.
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How can I support Birdhouse Gourds without nailing anything to my fence?

I have birdhouse gourd vines growing up my fence. I started with a river cane trellis pushed into the soil in the tubs the gourds are growing in. This initial trellis can not support the new growth. I don't want to use any more river cane. What is…
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80mm decking post into a 75mm metal post holder

It appears posts designed for balustrades are 80mm wide whereas fence posts are only 75mm. The problem being is wedge-grip post holders are made for 75mm posts. Firstly I wonder: Why are fence posts and decking posts different widths? Can I use a…
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Installing bamboo fencing

Our patio is square with 8 foot sides. For added privacy I was thinking about installing bamboo fencing on both sides and leaving the front open. I came across bamboo material similar to this: Sample Bamboo Fencing My question is how would I…
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Green giant Arborvitae natural fence

I want to create a 100 ft natural fence using Green Giants in the back row (30-50 ft ht) and staggering western green giant (15-30 ft ht)in the front. Is it best to mulch around each plant and mow the grass between them while they are young, or just…
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Dog kennels for garden?

My wife is looking to start planting soon and is looking for something to keep the critters out. She suggested looking at dog kennels, something along these…
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T-Post + Wire Trellis

I am contemplating using 10' T-Posts (driven in 2' for 8' of height) with a wire (7/7 or other) across the top which I'll use to hang hooks to trellis tomatoes, cucumbers, butternut squashes and the like. I have a 50' length and was going to put in…
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What is the maximum mesh size for rabbit barrier?

I know the text book says 1" x 1". But that sounds like a tidy, easy to remember plan, almost like a slogan. Does anyone know if a rabbit can get thru 1" x 2" or 1.5" x 1.5", maybe even 2" x 2"? Just to state: 3' high. 1' under the ground and /…
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Gap between patio and fence

I will be removing all of the leaves and debris from the gap between the cement patio and the wire fence in my garden and was wondering what I could fill the gap with? I plan on erecting a shad in the patio area and would like to fill the gap with…
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Can mafia blocks be safely drilled into for fence posts?

I have mafia blocks for a retaining wall and would like to put a fence directly on it, can they be drilled into for fence posts or are they too brittle for drilling?
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Can I keep this tree without it destroying my fence?

I have an unplanned (privet?) tree growing right at the base of a fence. It's currently around 15' tall at the peak, but not particularly wide. I don't dislike this tree, except for the danger to the fence. Is there anything I can do to keep it…
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How should I trim back a neighbor's Japanese red maple bush?

My neighbor's Japanese red maple bush (tree) is hanging over my yard line and I'm planning on putting a fence up soon. I have to trim it back and here in Pennsylvania it is my legal right to do so, but I don't want to kill or harm the tree. I have…
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Wood panels over chain link fence

In our back yard we have a 4' high chain link fence between us and our neighbors. We are looking for ways to cover it up as it is unsightly. There is a (currently empty) flower bed that runs along the length of the fence. We have looked online and…
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Will galvanized hog paneling hold up vegetable and fruit vines?

I noticed that hog panel fencing is a lot cheaper than pipe fencing, and was wondering will the hog panel fencing hold up the weight of different vegetables ranging from kiwiberry to cucumbers (maybe a small watermelon)? How should I determine how…
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