How Can You Protect Your Vinyl Fence From a Weed Wacker?
December 18, 2025
Vinyl fencing is incredibly durable, but it has one arch-nemesis: the high-speed nylon string of a weed eater. Repeatedly striking the base of your vinyl posts can cause unsightly scuffs or even cracks over time.
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Use a Mow Strip or Post Guard
The best way to protect your fence is to eliminate the need for close-up trimming. We recommend installing a small gravel border or a concrete "mow strip" under the fence line. Alternatively, you can snap on "post guards"—hard plastic sleeves that take the abuse so your fence doesn't have to.
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