Erecting a Garden Fence

Fencing might seem like a task suited more for professionals, but in truth it can be achieved by the average person with the right tools and a little elbow grease. You will need a post hole digger (or a shovel and a lot of elbow grease), a shovel, a wheelbarrow, a nail gun, a hand saw, a measuring tape, and a level. You will also need the supplies necessary for a wood fence, including wood posts, wood beams, wood slats, and concrete. The first step is to set the posts in concrete, which can take several days to dry. Space your post holes in specific intervals (often 6-8 feet), and then dig them out with the post hole digger (about 24 inches deep). Then place the posts in the holes and add the concrete, ensuring the posts are level.

When the concrete is dry, cut your wood beams and place them between your posts, ensuring they are level. Then begin placing the wood slats with nails from your Dewalt nail gun. Nail guns have different power and pressure levels, so be sure you're not driving in the nails too deep or not deep enough. When you're done, provided your measurements were correct, you'll have a great looking wood fence for your garden!