How to Build a Fenced In Garden | Enclosed Garden Build Plans

Hey friends, I'm SO excited to be sharing this DIY enclosed garden project with you! I've been wanting to build this for a while now and this year, I finally tackled it. It turned out even better than I imagined AND was even easier to build that I first thought.

I hope you enjoy watching it come together. If you want to build one of your own, I've got you covered!

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Tools:
Post Hole Digger
Shovel & Rake
Level
String and scrap wood stakes

Materials:

FOR THE ARBOR: (I used cedar for the arbor material)

(8) 4x4x8 posts
(8) 2x2x8 boards
(10) 2x4x8 boards

FOR THE FENCING: (I used pressure treated lumber for the fencing)

(8) 4x4x8 posts
(20) 2x4x8 boards
(20) 2x2x8 boards
(8) fence post caps (optional)

OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:

(25) cedar fence pickets (to build garden beds inside fence)
1 ¼″ exterior wood screws
2 ½” exterior wood screws
¾″ staples
Weed barrier fabric, gravel, pavers, mulch, soil as desired for inside
(4) 80 lb bags concrete to set posts

NOTE: There are varying opinions on using treated wood in and around the garden. I recommend you do your own research as there are a lot of factors to consider--not all soils are the same, not all treated wood is the same, not all applications are the same. We did our own research and built our garden the way we did intentionally and mindful of the pros and cons.

To be honest, what they're spraying on the crops in all of the fields nearby and all the garbage they add in processed foods are far more of a concern to me than treated wood posts...but I digress.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Place Entrance Arbors
01:50 Install Front Corner Posts
04:01 Complete Front Enclosed Garden Section
05:14 Install Remaining Fence Posts
06:16 Install Fence Framing on Sides and Back
08:29 Add Fencing To Framing
09:08 Add Raised Beds
10:54 Add Pavers and Walkway
12:15 Add Enclosed Garden Gates
13:31 Final Reveal and Finishing Touches

[SawdustmakerLori]

That turned out SOOO beautiful!!! It looks totally professional. If it were mine I would add a bench outside to just sit and admire the garden or perhaps you'll put your Adirondack chairs out there. Bubby looks like such a friendly cat. He always wants to be close by where you're working!

[cliff]

Very nice garden and beautiful property!! I built 9 garden beds at the start of covid and added drip irrigation so I never water -- it was a game changer!

[craiggoodwin]

Shara, that was a lot of work but you make it look easy. Both Bubby and I appreciate your efforts. The end result really makes your artistic talents shine. We've been blessed with a couple of days of rain here so my carport project is temporarily on hold. I think the sun will shine this afternoon with cooler temperatures so I'll be back at it. I've been thinking I need a garden bench in my garden so I can watch the fruits of my labors grow. I wonder what that should look like? (hint hint) Thanks for Sharing!

[loulunetta]

Very Nice. My tip, if you are going to expand it in the future. When I fenced around my driveway, I used similar construction to your fence but used cedar boards instead of wire. To set the 2x4s, I put wooden screw clamps on the post at the desired height and just laid the 2x4 across them. I screwed in the pocket holes from the top and plugged them. I've also used the clamps as a saw guide to cut a flush top. I wasn't lucky enough to be on the flat.

[chriscarmack]

Awesome job. I need to build one to keep my chickens out.

[fiercegirldesign]

This turned out beautifully! When you stain the boards that come in contact with the soil, make sure you use a food safe stain since you’re growing food (versus flowers).

[artifactartstudio]

This is so great! Your directions are so clear you make it seem all so simple. Very inspiring!😊

[janishackett]

Your projects are always so creative and inspiring for even us novice DIYers. This is another great build!

[karenkeleher]

That is the best looking fenced in garden I have seen on you tube! nice work.

[DeborahBloom]

I actually like the spaced out pavers. I'll keep that idea in mind for my own garden

[wickedwinnie]

Love this, I've probably watched it 10 times as I'm getting ready to re-fence my garden and plan to follow this style. I love how you keep it simple and don't make us feel like it has to be perfect. Definitely makes me feel less intimidated 😁

[brewster]

I love the proportions of this design; it all flows so well! You did an excellent job keeping things from being "zig-zaggy" (I'm totally putting that word in my vocabulary 😁). I can see why it's one of your favorites. I would not have thought to utilize the paver base and the spaced pavers the way you did - that turned out really well and I may have to "borrow" that idea for a future project. I will have to admit that I'm slightly skeptical about whether your enclosure will discourage deer... perhaps Kentucky deer aren't quite as adventurous as South Carolina deer - our deer don't care a fig about our four-foot fences!

[vlaine]

looks great! what you could do when setting those long upper horizontal 2x4's is use a scrap piece of 2x4 and clamp it to the 4x4 at the height you want, then rest the 2x4 on top of the scrap and level and attach the opposite side of the 2x4, then just go back, remove the clamp and the scrap piece and attach that side

[PointOWoodsgal]

This is awesome! I have been trying to decide on a look for a space I'm enclosing. I only have to make two sides - coming out from the corner of my house and turning to my deck. It's for an 18' x 24' space I have that's next to my tiny back deck that's off the kitchen, and I want my veggie garden there. My dad taught me well and even though I'm in my 60s now, this is a project I can tackle with a friend easily. Thank you for showing how it's done!

[lauraharvey]

Gorgeous ❤❤❤❤ love the fenced in garden area and the arbor’s are adorable❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[pteddie]

This garden area looks fantastic, Shara. I'm thinking that you and Danny are going to use and enjoy this area for years. Thanks for sharing this project with us.

[Julz]

Goals!! Amazing work! I plan on doing something like this on my new property with a bigger garden space. I cannot wait!!!

[tigger]

Such an amazing garden! Thank you for showing how to make it work for you and how to work with what you've got.

[anonymouscrank]

You are talented. Considering you "eyeballed" this entire project and it looks this impressive--wow!

[Yamat]

Loved this video. You capture everything I needed including building materials. Also love that you cut the wood as you installed it - this is a common place people add waste to their process that you didn’t run into