In this video you’ll see how we built a PVC structure to keep the deer out of our raised garden bed. We got our PVC pipes from Home Depot, and they were nice enough to cut them all to size without charging us extra. This is our first time building anything out of PVC, I’m sure there are better ways to do this, but so far the plants are growing and the structure is holding and…. best of all….the deer are not eating our vegetable plants! They are eating all our other plants….but not from the raised bed! I hope this gives you some ideas on how to build your own deer proof enclosure. Thank you for watching! Below are Amazon links for the deer proof netting we used, and the hinges for the PVC pipes:
Deer Proof Netting from Amazon: https://amzn.to/32zzcwc
PVC Hinges for door: https://amzn.to/2Y5wHST
do you know what your final approximate cost was? great video!!!
Nice job, what about the wind taking the structure away or toppling it over? I know that the winds didn't take it away on you but I have historically never have had that kind of luck. Any suggestions? Thanks and great job!
What was the final cost for everything?
Great video, thank you. 🙂
Has the netting held up well?
Wonderful video loaded with great ideas.
Cool. Do the uv rays weaken the pvc over time?
SUBBED ,,,Please tell me, was the cost expensive?
Do you think this will work for goats?
You did a phenomenal job on this.
One question I have – since you were gluing the connectors on as you built, how did you manage to keep everything straight and lined up? Especially the "T" connectors along the sides. I would think if they were not set right you could easily end up having a hard time keeping it straight.
THANK YOU for the tip on the pvc hinges. I have been looking a long time for something like that.
Great Job!
How did it work for you? Did they ever find a way in? I am struggling with deer currently. Iv tried the fishing line fence, my own concoction of liquid fence (worked last year but not working this year), and even Irish Spring soap bars. Nothing is working. Going to try deer netting next.
I've been googling random combinations of words to finally end up here. This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you for this video. One question – is there any reason in particular you used 2.5' verticals? I'd like to build mine 7' tall and wonder if using two layers of 3.5' would also work.
I love the idea of the small stakes you used to secure the bottom. I live on a bed of limestone so generally don't have much depth but your idea of the stakes would allow me to drive them in where ever I'm able. (My mission is to keep the squirrels out so I'm using hardware cloth.) Thanks for showing the paint you used. Has the paint held up well? I've read it should be painted or to use the gray pipe. I'll definitely paint my before putting it together. The hinges for the door are another thing I've not seen anyone use. Looks like a great choice!
Great concept, I can relate, I have deer in my yard every day. But why not use wood, a sustainable item, instead of plastic, plastic, and more plastic? The planet needs LESS plastic and chemicals and more gardening and green things. P.S. I know that wire fencing is extremely difficult to get this year, but it's a worthwhile goal to get some in the future.
Thank you for sharing your design. This was so helpful and the details you have provided is great. I have hear that Schedule 40 PVC does not hold up well exposed outside and was wondering if your fence is still holding up after 1 year and whether you have had to replace any PVC and your thoughts on how well the PVC structure is holding up? Thanks!
Both the raised bed and the pipes for the fencing are a really great idea for me. Since I have fibromyalgia, digging fence posts and that sort of thing would be difficult for me. I would probably have a landscaper come in and fill the beds, since I don't think I could lift the bags of soil. As I mentioned in a post below, bamboo might be a good eco-friendly alternative to the PVC. More expensive, though… But this is a great idea and has me enthused for gardening again! I love the door you were able to make. That would be something you could put around individual beds or cold frames, as well, to be able to open it to work with the plants. I didn't know they made hinges like those. Thank you for this video all your others! I am new to your channel, but excited to try it all!!
Incredible idea! Thanks for sharing your plan and tips. ✌️
Seems like in winter you could cover it with clear plastic and have a greenhouse.
Great job and thorough explanation!..gave me sum food for thought. Cheers!
Thanks for this. I will be installing a small raised bed next to the house for a couple of tomato plants. Last season the deer feasted on my plants. First time they’ve really paid attention. I bought that same netting from Amazon but didn’t do a good job of securing it as I had to do something mid season. Was thinking of a PVC frame solution this year, your project gave me some good ideas.
What did you use for a latch?
We build this exact structure according to your plans and worked out nicely. Only thing we didnt do was paint it
A well thought out solution. Functional and with the skyrocketing cost of wood , definitely economical. As a retired architect, the fact that they took the time to diagram their plans, was undoubtably an integral step in their process that ultimately assured the project success through the planning and construction phases.
Thank you for sharing.
Instead of glue i would sink a bolt in so I could take it down. Pain in the butt but at least it can be taken down more easily then glue. But I love the idea in general because it deals with deer, rabbits, raccoons, birds and maybe mice
Great video. Have you ever had any issues with animals chewing through the plastic netting?
That is an awesome build! New subscriber here, love your content!
Do you remember how much you spent on the materials?