deer fence<\/a> that isn\u2019t cutting it, it\u2019s time to find out what works against deer and get it installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVarious types of deer fencing come at a wide range of costs and the best choice for each person is different. In this post, I\u2019ll be covering the most important elements of a deer fence so you can ensure you put together what works for you and the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An effective deer fence deters them either by sight, height, width, or combination. Blocking their sight also blocks your view of the garden. A high fence is the most space efficient, but a \u201cwide\u201d fence (a double fence) can double function as a garden trellis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We decided to go with a single see-through fence with adequate height. The double fence option was an inconvenient design for maintenance and would have required two gates to get in and out. And with a solid wood fence, we wouldn\u2019t be able to see our garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best fence to keep deer out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s tempting to take shortcuts on costs when it comes to keeping deer out of the garden. But you really need a fence that does the job, so investing in the best most fool-proof deer fence is essential. What does that look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A tall, unbreakable, lifetime-lasting fence is the best way to keep deer out for good. An eight-foot height, galvanized steel wire, and steel T-posts are a worthy investment for longevity and efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter the material you choose, a deer fence will be expensive. Either in money up front, or in more deer damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you keep deer from jumping over your fence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whitetail deer are<\/em><\/strong> capable of jumping the all-mighty \u2018deer-proof\u2019 8-foot high fence. We\u2019ve seen them jumping brush in the woods that high or wide. So, what else can we do?<\/p>\n\n\n\nAside from a minimum of 8 feet in height, a jump-proof deer fence limits their vision, space, or perception. Deer are less likely to take the risk if they don\u2019t know that a jump is safe. Combine the minimum height with a perception of peril, and your fence will be very deer-proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you build a double fence to keep deer out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A double fence deters deer from jumping using width and space limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thought behind a double fence is that deer can\u2019t tell exactly what they are up against because they have poor depth perception. Since they aren\u2019t sure what they are seeing, they aren\u2019t confident about jumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deer need a good running start to jump their highest or longest. The distance they can jump, at maximum, is either long or high. Therefore, a very deer-proof fence has both width and height working against their abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest Idea of a double deer fence is to save money on the material price. So people are using this tactic with two short fences. Usually around 5 feet high with 3-5 foot spacing apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n