Now you remember to water clay soil at least 48 hours ahead will make any job easier. I read on another forum although I've never had the problem that deer if they cannot see on the other side of the fence they will not jump over it so instead of all these "products" that make yards "safe" from roving mouths, you might want to research that option further. Put up a fence that deer cannot see through. A option.

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