A few pointers should be followed to ensure your deer fence is at its' optimal effectiveness. Remember, in populated areas deer generally come out at dusk and sleep during the day. You may want to set a day aside to erect your deer fence, starting early in the morning and completing the job by dusk. Your deer fence should be at least 6 feet tall. Double barriers, a fence inside a fence, are especially effective.
Deer become confused by the two barriers.
Slope your fence at an angle with the top pointing away from your garden. Deer hate sloped fences that touch their ears. Vegetation growing through your deer fence will decrease its' effectiveness. If you have only a few selected plants that need to be protected, deer netting may be wrapped around each plant. One of two approaches may be taken.