Perimeter fencing for the plot

[Greenleaves]

I have decided to perimeter fence my plot with 1mtr high debris netting with a 30cm high wire mesh on the bottom. I have also purchased some chestnut stakes to attach it to.

My question is three fold:

1. Do I need to run fencing wire with turn buckles to strengthen it ?

2. Are fencing staples suitable for fixing the debis netting to the posts ?

3. Does anyone know how long debris netting lasts ?

Mrs Greenleaves has offered to hem the netting top and bottom but with 70 mtr perimeter thats a lot of sowing

[Mr Bones]

Hi GL

1) yes, top wire will hold the debris net in shape for longer, it does catch the wind and will distort if not supported (if you can make it out the net edging our neighbours plot is just stapled to the posts).

2) Fencing staples will tear the net in windy conditions, maybe better to use tie wraps or similar or perhaps secure with a strip of wood on each post.

3) Haven't a clue I'm afraid but pic in the garden shows netting we bought back from a scaffolders yard in one trip. Each piece is 50m long and either one or two metres wide. They have to dispose of it so it was a win win situation


P.S. We also use debris net to cover brassicas

[Greenleaves]

Thanks Mr Bones, I asked at our local scaffolding company but so have many others.

Like wise for brassica protection

advice very welcomed

[kathycam]

Why do you want to fence it in?

[Greenleaves]

requirement of tenancy Kathycam

[kathycam]

Wow, ok. Weird rule. At my old allotment everyones plots were open.

[cheapskate chaz]

If you need to(wire) fence in your plot, fit planks from pallets (free ones) to the bottom all round the plot egde first, then staple your wire netting to this on the planks top edge, then any path strimming can be made right up to the planks without cutting the fencing.