- 1). Measure the space to confirm the garden is actually 10-by-12 feet. The easiest way to do this is to insert a wooden stake at the first corner, then have a friend hold the end of the tape measure while you pull the tape measure and walk to the next corner. When you reach the next corner, insert another wooden stake and record the length from the tape measure. Have your friend come to the spot where you are with the second stake and take the end of the tape measure so you can walk to the third spot and insert another stake. Repeat with the fourth measurement and stake. The end result should be a 10-by-12 rectangle with wooden stakes at each corner.
- 2). Decide why you want to enclose the garden then shop for the appropriate materials. For example, if the reason you are enclosing the vegetable garden is to deter garden pests such as rabbits or deer, you will need chicken wire. If, on the other hand, the fence is meant as a decorative element, the fencing options include wooden pickets, split rail, lattice, or wrought iron. Pest deterrent fencing is available at feed and seed or farm supply businesses and decorative fencing is available at most home improvement stores.
- 3). Attach twine or fishing line to the first wooden stake, then string to each subsequent stake. This will provide a straight line to place the fencing along. For chicken-wire fencing, install a wooden post at each corner by removing the wooden stake, digging a hole, adding quick-setting powder concrete and water. Once the concrete is mixed, sit the post into the hole and hold it steady for a few minutes until the concrete hardens. Repeat with posts every 5 or 6 feet. Unroll the chicken wire and attach it to the wooden posts, using the staple gun.
- 4). For decorative fencing options, lay your fencing sections where they will be installed to determine if any sections need to be modified to fit in the planned garden space. As most fencing is sold in 4-, 6- or 8-foot sections, when shopping, buy the sections that most closely align with your garden space. Since this is a 10-by-12 garden, purchase four sections of 5-foot fencing and either four sections of 6-foot fencing or six sections of 4-foot fencing.
- 5). Dig holes for each post along the edge of the garden, using the posthole digger or shovel. Align each section with the appropriate hole and mix the concrete and water. Insert the post and hold until hardened enough to stand on its own. Repeat with each post until the entire garden is complete. Attach the fencing sections to each post with wood screws. Take care to line them up using the fishing line or twine as a guide.
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