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How To Build A Simple Garden Fence - video

Watch this video and learn how to build a simple, functional and attractive garden fence using wood and welded wire mesh.

In this garden fence example, a 2"x4" welded mesh was used. Other types of fencing materials would also work well:

• Galvanized before weld or weave (GBW)
  
  • 1/2"x1" mesh, 16 gauge
  • 1"x1" mesh, 16 gauge or 14 gauge
  • 1"x2" mesh, 14 gauge
  • 1" hex mesh, 20 gauge
• Galvanized after weld or weave (GAW) - longer lasting
  
  • 1/2"x1" mesh, 16 gauge
  • 1"x1" mesh, 16 gauge or 14 gauge
  • 1"x2" mesh, 14 gauge
  • 1" hex mesh, 18 gauge
• Vinyl coated - longest lasting
  
  • 1/2"x1" mesh, 16 gauge
  • 1"x1" mesh, 16 gauge or 14 gauge
  • 1"x2" mesh, 14 gauge
  • 1" hex mesh, 20 gauge

Which type of mesh would work best around your garden?