I reused 2 cages from trees that didn't make it and it was super nice to not have to buy a whole roll for 2 more...I usually have enough material due to previous year seedling mortality or planned removal
Never hurts to keep a roll or two in reserve
bill
Agree completely Spud. And here in southcentral Pa you might as well not plant a tree if you don't fence it good cause the deer will walk past a dozen oak, maple saplings to eat one apple tree. :(At the end of the day the mesh roll cost does not matter as it is the best option to protect your trees.
Watch all the additional costs that people use to support and protect 4x2 wire fence to protect deer from bending and pushing it in.
At $175/roll, you are paying ~$11.60 per 10' strip for cage. Cage with one stake at $5 ea for total per cage of $16.60.
for 4x2 wire fence, you are paying $10 per 10" strip for cage. Add 3-4 metal stakes at $5 ea and you have a $25-30 per caged tree.
Like I said, I would check with wholesale. You can probably find it cheaper. Especially if you will be buying in bulk. A quick Google search turned up this: http://www.catalog.janell.com/pd226347/Wire-Mesh-RollsI just priced it here locally.
Menards-$187.76
Lowes-$197.22
CRAP!!!!!!
I am planting around 60 new fruit trees next spring….figures.
I used to use 2" x 4" welded wire fencing. Bears here flossed their teeth with it. Deer pushed it in - as you said - and it was a complete waste of money. We've been using concrete mesh for some years now - once and done - at least with the deer. Bears are another problem altogether. IMO and IME - concrete mesh is the best option for deer protection, and it can be re-used after failures.At the end of the day the mesh roll cost does not matter as it is the best option to protect your trees.
Watch all the additional costs that people use to support and protect 4x2 wire fence to protect deer from bending and pushing it in.
At $175/roll, you are paying ~$11.60 per 10' strip for cage. Cage with one stake at $5 ea for total per cage of $16.60.
for 4x2 wire fence, you are paying $10 per 10' strip for cage. Add 3-4 metal stakes at $5 ea and you have a $25-30 per caged tree.
Wow, $210 at Menards now. Insane.$250 here now…WTF!!!!!