Top 3 Reasons on Why You Should Install a Garden Fence

Protection from Wildlife and Pets

One of the biggest headaches for a gardener is seeing plants damaged by animals—whether that’s wild creatures like deer or rabbits, or domestic pets and even kids running through beds. A fence helps act as a physical barrier. In addition to having a barrier against the wildfire, a garden fence will also safe guard your plants against any pets or children at play. Think of it this way, if you’ve invested time (and money!) in your garden, the fence acts like an insurance policy.

Protection from the Elements / Improved Micro-climate

Beyond animals, gardens face environmental threats: wind, stray foot traffic, neighbors or adjacent yards encroaching, etc. A fence can help act as a windbreaker, reducing the harsh Minnesota wind gusts that could potentially damage your plants. Additionally a garden fence creates a special space that will help keep the soil, mulch, and plants organized and safely kept away from lawn care equipment and even careless footsteps. Simply put, your plants will have a better chance of surviving and thriving with a garden fence.

Garden Management & Organization

As someone who loves to keep things organized, a garden fence will do just that. When you fence your garden, you define where the garden begins and ends. That has many follow-on benefits for how you manage it. It helps direct foot traffic: people know where to walk and where not to walk. That protects soil from compaction and plants from accidental damage. It allows you to separate zones: maybe you have a vegetable bed, a flower bed, maybe a children’s play area. Another useful note about installing a garden fence, the fence itself can act as a trellis or support for climbing plants.