One of the great benefits to living in a more rural area is watching wildlife. As charming as deer and elk might be, plant damage from elk is no joke. Yes, an elk needs to eat, but most gardeners would prefer it not to occur within their landscape. So, the question becomes how to keep elk from eating plants, and out of your yard. An elk fence and deer and elk resistant plants are the place to start. Elk Fence Height The most foolproof way to prevent plant damage from elk is to build a fence tall enough to keep them out. How tall should an elk fence be? Elk fence height should be at least 8 feet (2 m) or even taller to keep elk out of your yard. If you are in an area of high snowfall, keep in mind that elk and deer can use packed down […]
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