Trimming around chain link fence.

[dj1701]

Hi all,

Anyone ever found an easy way to trim around chain link fence? It chews up my trimmer line and I just hate doing it. I wanted to make the dog area bigger, but the thought of trimming it gives me pause.

Dave

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

I don't know of a good way to trim around it quicker either. So I use Roundup or something like it, liberally.

 

[riptides]

I sunk railroad ties, half posts and 4X4's around the perimeter of the dog run. Inside and out. Had some dogs that just would not stay put.

The benefit was - I was no longer hitting chain link, trimming the area up.

 

[Roadworthy]

Some people lay a concrete mow strip under where the fence will be. The required width would be determined by how close your mower can cut to the fence.

 

[ArlyA]

Get a string head to hold larger strings. Something that holds .155 or larger. Do note its take more HP to spin these.

 

[Gee Ray]

The propane deicer for side walks and burn the weeds. Look for one with a long hose and strap the tank to a hand truck. A built in ignitor would be nice also.

https://www.amazon.com/Propane-Melter-Burner-Roofing-Igniter/dp/B01BN8JJO0

 

[ponytug]

The propane deicer for side walks and burn the weeds. Look for one with a long hose and strap the tank to a hand truck. A built in ignitor would be nice also.

https://www.amazon.com/Propane-Melter-Burner-Roofing-Igniter/dp/B01BN8JJO0

I can recommend the Harbor Freight piezo igniter million BTU version. (As a burner. I have zero experience trimming along chain link fences.)

All the best, Peter

 

[two_bit_score]

Hi all,

Anyone ever found an easy way to trim around chain link fence? It chews up my trimmer line and I just hate doing it. I wanted to make the dog area bigger, but the thought of trimming it gives me pause.

Dave

Don't trim it. Spray it.

 

[rontaki]

Project Farm (YouTube) did a video comparing trimmer strings. Round string did much better against hard surfaces than string with edges.

I haven't tried round string yet, as I have a lot of edged string to use up. I might just buy a small roll to see if it is better with chain link.

 

[The Deerslayer]

Spray it.
This is my process for the posts of several thousand feet of pvc horse fencing. I did not want to damage the pvc posts with the trimmer line. Spraying once or maybe twice a season works extremely well.

 

[scaredychicken]

Spray vinegar along the fence line.
I have two weed whipper brush cutters - a Husqvarna with blade for the rough areas (not near the fence, it will destroy the fence); and an Echo trimmer with 3 plastic prongs (way more durable than the string) and when they break it is a simple replacing the prong. I would still stay a foot or so away from the fence. The dog marking territory probably also plays a role.

Put a low box garden bed, along the fence line inside the dog area 12 - 18 inches or so.

 

[ArlyA]

Get a string head to hold large strings. Something that holds .155 or larger. Easy to use and strong enought to take tree shoots out. I'd be done with this job in 10 minutes.

 

[Savoy_John]

Install the fence 1" above the ground.

 

[beowulf]

Not doable for everyone, but goats handle it for us.

 

[outinthetalgrass]

Here’s my solution, I have just over 1 acre fenced for my dogs. I too didn’t like trimming the fence line, 2X8 treated drilled out to go over the fence posts, and then a bottom bar to tie the fence to allows me to mow right up to the fence without a lot of trimming, and keeps the dogs from digging and pushing under the fence.

 

[lman]

Here’s my solution, I have just over 1 acre fenced for my dogs. I too didn’t like trimming the fence line, 2X8 treated drilled out to go over the fence posts, and then a bottom bar to tie the fence to allows me to mow right up to the fence without a lot of trimming, and keeps the dogs from digging and pushing under the fence.View attachment 773579

That doesn't seem very practical if you've got a couple miles of fence. I'll stick with glyphosate.

 

[riptides]

Here’s my solution, I have just over 1 acre fenced for my dogs. I too didn’t like trimming the fence line, 2X8 treated drilled out to go over the fence posts, and then a bottom bar to tie the fence to allows me to mow right up to the fence without a lot of trimming, and keeps the dogs from digging and pushing under the fence.

Yeah, I used railroad ties, half posts and 4x4's.

I had a demon dog, he was big, his jaw power and teeth basically wore out the chain link. He just kept tugging at it until it unraveled.

At least he did not get under the fence. I sunk field fence under all the wood.

He just wanted out and to always be with someone.