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7 Creative Vegetable Garden Border Fence Ideas

Vegetable Garden Border Fence Ideas



Want to define your garden space with a unique and creative look? Check out these garden border fence ideas that will keep rabbits away from your lettuce patch! Good fences make good neighbors, but can they also make good gardens? A vegetable garden border fence can achieve a few different goals at once. For one, it can deter rabbits and other critters from damaging your vegetables. A garden border fence also provides some visual separation in your yard. Depending on the material, hedges can act as a windshield for more tender vegetables or seedlings and may even provide some partial shade for others.


When deciding what type of garden border fence to install, consider your primary objectives and your budget. Before you begin, look around your yard, garage, shed, and basement to see if you already have useful items. I like to use recycled materials in my garden to design things like trellis or compost bins. It's not a stretch to consider using recycled or recycled materials when putting together a garden boundary fence. Here are seven creative vegetable garden border fence ideas using all kinds of materials.


1. Simple wire fence



Use simple materials like wire mesh or chicken wire to keep animals out of your vegetable garden. A garden border fence also serves as a make-shift trellis for climbing vegetables like pole beans and cucumbers. The advantages of a simple wire fence are that the materials are inexpensive, and the fence can be removed and rebuilt relatively easily. This is something to consider if you change your garden design from year to year.


2. Colorful fence


Turn a plain picket fence into a creative vegetable garden boundary fence with some colorful paint. This is a great, kid-friendly project that will turn a dull corner of your yard into a rainbow-infused feature. Depending on their location, you can draw the names of vegetables and herbs directly on the fence for easy identification. At the end of the season, paint over the fence so you're ready to start fresh in the spring.


3. Full enclosure



If you're short on space and want to maximize every square inch, consider a fully enclosed garden border fence. Building your fence tall will give you extra vertical space to hang herbs and vegetables. Vertical gardens are a great way to double your square footage.


4. Rope fence


A rope fence may look more decorative than useful. And it is true. A rope fence really only serves an aesthetic purpose. I think you can train your pole beans to climb ropes and use them as a trellis. But if you're dead set on the nautical aesthetic, consider adding some wire mesh or chicken wire to the inside of the rope fence to add protection from hungry animals.


5. Variegated picket



Talk about a new take on an old standby. A simple variation in picket length transforms an otherwise simple garden boundary fence into an artistic garden masterpiece. To create an even more unique vibe, replace regular fencing pickets with small twigs or other scraps of wood. This style deters critters and keeps birds away with its jagged edges.


6. Basket fence


Were you really good at making those loop potholders as a kid? This garden border fence idea is for you! Requiring the patience of a saint and the passion of Monica from friends, the final product will amaze all your garden visitors. The more organic the materials you use, the more natural the fence will look. This aesthetic works well in long-term, limited garden spaces because you're unlikely to want to undo and redo this fencing year after year.


7. Fencing becomes a garden feature



If you want to make your vegetable garden a destination, a full garden feature can be a great use for a garden border fence. Combined with raised garden beds, trellises, stone paths, and gates, this fence becomes a border for your garden oasis. It is perfect for those who want their garden to stand out in their yard.


All of these hedging options can give you analytical paralysis. Take a deep breath and focus on your personal goals and budget. Your goal is to keep the ugly bunnies away from your lawn If so, focus on a fence structure without large openings. If you're just starting out and want to keep costs low, look at the materials you already have or consider a cheaper option. Whatever you choose, find a way to make it your own with color, texture, or some fun signage.

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