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[Tomato Dirt #328] 7 very cheap garden fence ideas
February 06, 2025

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 15, Number 3

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


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FEATURE: 7 Very Cheap Garden Fence Ideas


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One benefit of vegetable gardening is to save money. So if you need a fence, there are plenty of cheap garden fence ideas you can try that can save you money.

But first …

Do you need a fence around your garden?

My husband and I live in suburbia.

When we started our vegetable garden a couple of decades ago, we didn’t think we’d need a fence … unless you considered the soccer balls and bicycles and children flying around the place.

We discovered how wrong we were one morning when my husband spied five deer, through the fog, happily snacking on his green bean seedlings.

Let’s not even talk about what happened to my flower garden.

You may find you need a garden fence in order to …


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Tomato Growing Tip: How your fence can deter deer


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Build a Shed In A Weekend Even If With Zero Woodworking Experience


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More about Preparing Your Garden

3 Ways to Prepare Your Garden For Spring How to Take a Soil Test in Your Home Garden Pick the Best Home Garden Spot for Tomatoes How to Plan a Garden Layout

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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