Australians are seeing an increase in deer in suburban and areas, especially in New South Wales and Victoria. In addition to causing safety issues, such as increased traffic accidents, deer can also quickly decimate a homeowner's garden and landscaping.

While Australian agencies and hunters are taking steps to cull the massive population, if homeowners want to protect their property, deer exclosure fencing is necessary. Here are four fence types to consider for your home that will not only keep deer out but will look great, too.  

1. Wooden privacy fencing

Deer can jump high, so ideally, a deer exclosure wood privacy fence should be at least 2 metres high. Deer are reluctant to jump over a fence if they can't see what is on the other side. While they may think they smell something on the other side they want, they are also worried about the unknown danger that may be awaiting them.

2. Chain mesh fencing

Some people don't like the idea of being in their backyard and not being able to see out, as they would with a privacy fence. They want to be able to see out into the neighbourhood or they don't have neighbours nearby to worry about. A privacy fence will not only keep deer out, but it will also keep out other welcome critters, whereas a chain mesh fence will allow small animals such as rabbits. This type of fencing is good for enclosing your entire yard or just your garden.

3. Vertical Fencing

If you want a unique fence that is stylish, provides some privacy yet doesn't obstruct your view and still keeps deer out, consider vertical fencing. A vertical fence consists of posts that are at least 2 metres high and spaced no further apart than 20 centimetres. A fencing contractor can build a vertical fence from wooden posts, metal or a combination of both. 

4. Ornamental Iron Fencing

Iron fencing pickets come in many decorative styles. While they are commonly coated black iron, they may also be white, green, or any other colour a homeowner chooses. Ornamental iron fencing looks elegant, and if you add a finial, the decorative top on each post, deer will be extremely reluctant to attempt to leap over it as they will be fearful of getting hurt.

If deer are coming into your yard and eating your roses, camellias, shrubs or garden, contact a fence contractor to discuss which deer exclosure fencing options, such as chain mesh fencing, are right for you.