Any experienced grower will see that the growing vegetables is an art. That also applies to garden infrastructure, like fencing. Fencing provides a structured layout and vegetable garden and also provides a range of other features which make life easier for growers.
Fencing, basics
The fundamental role of fencing is protective. Garden fencing provides shelter for the growing and fruiting processes. Vegetables like tomatoes can suffer badly from exposure to the elements, and even tough almost indestructible vegetables like potatoes can suffer from environmental conditions.
Fencing is also a good way of organizing your garden into different microclimates. Solid fencing can provide excellent protection of vulnerable plants, and something as basic as a small picket fence can provide valuable through drafts for others. Wire fences are excellent for keeping out animals and a wooden frame, mesh fence is a good way of creating an enclosed area for special crops.
Standalone “wrap-around” chicken wire fencing can be used for almost anything, and all it needs is a few steel posts to keep it upright. This type of fencing can be adapted to any growing situation, including turning the chicken wire fencing into a little protective domes for seedlings and other vulnerable plants. If you also wraparound clear plastic film around the fencing, you can create a miniature hothouse instantly, but almost no expense. These fencing materials are reusable again and again, and can easily be adapted to any kind of gardening situation.
Vegetable gardening, fencing and supports
In some cases, with a bit of modification fencing can also be used as a good growing medium and support base for trellises for climbing plants, and it looks fantastic. Anyone who’s seen a fence covered in passion flowers or climbing peas will understand the almost mystic visual effect of this sort of “three-dimensional gardening”.
This is actually also very good use of space, and creates additional growing options where space is limited. Climbing vegetables also provide additional environmental protection, and when flowering are excellent for attracting pollinators.
Fencing and garden amenities
If you have even modest handyman skills, fences can be used to provide a space for built-in hanging pots of herbs, for example, or any other sort of small plant that might be vulnerable is grown on the ground among bigger, vigorous plants. You can also use fences as supports for overhanging shade cloth and as walls for enclosed garden areas.
Fencing contractors and garden fencing
If you have a large area to fence off, it’s a good idea to get professional assistance. Garden fencing has many uses, but one of the downsides is fencing maintenance. Maintenance problems are usually caused by inadequate fencing supports, soil characteristics or even simply being on a slope.
It’s critically important that any garden fence, when installed, is properly bedded and stable. On many garden sites, this really is a job for experts, and your local fencing contractors will be able to help out. Although this may involve spending a little money, the last thing you need during growing and harvesting seasons is fencing problems, and this will be money well spent.
Your garden fence is a major asset. Just consider for a while what you may be able to do with your fence, and you’ll see almost endless possibilities.
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