Garden Bed Fence
27.06.2023 - 08:16
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A garden bed fence is an easy-to-build structure that makes planting easier and protects plants from pests like rabbits and large insects. Garden fences can be used for beds of flowers, herbs, or fruits and vegetables.
A well-designed raised garden bed fence helps gardeners plant more efficiently by providing dedicated space for gardening, visually organizing the garden space, and elevating the beds, so there’s no need to bend down to the ground to take care of the plants.
Raised garden beds also help soils drain better and keep plants warm in the early spring before the earth warms.
Garden Bed Fence Materials & Tools
Materials needed to build a garden bed fence:
(2) 2-by-6-inch, 8-foot-long treated wooden boards (cedar or pine), cut in half (24) #8 wood screws (8) #6 wood screws (4) 2-by-4-inch short pieces of wood (8) 1-by-2-inch, 3-foot-long wooden stakes Metal fencing roll
Tools needed to build a garden bed fence:
Electric drill Handsaw or jigsaw Measuring tape String Staple gun and staples Pieces of cardboard Hammer or mallet How to Build a Raised Garden Bed Fence
Building a raised garden bed fence requires only basic construction skills. The garden bed fence described here can be moved away from (and back to) the garden whenever necessary.
The garden bed fence will be 4 feet in width, 4 feet in length, and run 6 inches deep. However, boards of different lengths can be used to alter the dimensions of the bed.
A 4-by-4-foot garden bed works well for herbs and flowers. However, if the garden bed will be used for growing deep-rooted vegetables, like carrots, the width of the boards should be at least 12 inches wide so that the fence runs deep enough underground.
1. Preparation
Before assembling the garden bed fence,