How to Build a Garden Fence to Keep Animals Out. 1. Outline your proposed fence with a chalk reel, leaving a 4-foot-wide space for the gate. Measure and mark where you’ll want each fence post.

An expert gardener has weighed in on the benefits of building a homemade fence that is both cheap and sustainable.

I nstalling a fence might seem like an easy solution for adding privacy or keeping pests out of your garden, but there are some important downsides to consider before diving in.Unlike natural ...