How to build a simple garden fence

http://www.manschoolbook.com This is a simple but substantial fence that can be used for a garden, privacy, or as a solid dog enclosure. Be sure to check out Michael's latest book: Man School: lessons on love, honor, power and purpose from men who taught me.

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[NVRGVUPGA]

Just what I was looking for! Going to attempt my first square foot garden and I know that I will need to fence it in with all the deer we have in N. GA. Wish me luck, cause I'm the "handy" one of the house.lol Thx for the video. :)

[michaelbronco]

@NVRGVUPGA Hey, good luck and have fun with it. Take your time and measure carefully. Most important thing is to plan ahead.  Let me know if you need any more help. MB

[SP2333]

Great design. I decided to use this frame type for my chicken yard fence. But I'm using round 4" posts for the main uprights. It looks great so far thank you.

[michaelbronco]

@SP2333 Awesome. If you can, send me some pics when you're done...I'll post 'em to show others how it's done.

[spiritartman]

This is an excellent Video!!

[michaelbronco]

@njitgrad Nope. Actually it's the ones in concrete that rot the quickest. But if you use pressure treated lumber (you should) they'll last for at least 15 years (more if they're not set in concrete. Masonry holds moisture which is why wood rots quicker if it is set in concrete. I wouldn't worry though. Like I said, just use treated lumber.

[njitgrad]

@michaelbronco This may sound like a dumb question but won't the middle posts rot/disintegrate over time if they are not set in concrete? Thanks for all the help. I'll be working on this project in late March.

[michaelbronco]

@njitgrad No worries. Yes, 8' posts. Just put a level to it once the concrete is poured. They'll stay level if you don't hit them before the cement dries. Get the post setting kind and all you have to do is add water. The dirt around the middle posts will be ample to keep the middle posts from moving. You can fill with stone if concerned. That'll do the trick.

[njitgrad]

@michaelbronco How tall were your posts? 8 feet?Did you put the posts in any sleeve or just straight in the hole then poured in concrete? How do you keep the posts level upright while pouring the concrete? And why no concrete on the middle posts? How do they stay upright? Thanks again, sorry for all the questions.