when i laid out my plans for the berry field i placed the rows 10 ft apart so that my compac tractor can get in and out to mow. with plants 6 feet apart.with enough room to tun in to each row with out hitting the fence or a berry plant.. thats what kills me the most, i just didnt "dig an hole "and throw them in. gurrrrrrrrrrrrrr. yes the plants that got niped are try to come back i am gonna loose a few from the looks of things. got irragation orderd had a water meter set. talked to the AG guy today he told me of a farmer who uses "plot saver " can order it from cabellas says it work really well. has use it for 4 yrs some of his neighbors use it now with great results.gonna try it also the kit comes with some kind of wire you spay this repelent on. works for 4 or 5 weeks deer wont cross it.. i guess we'll see.. was wondering if any one else has tryed it?the site is www.cabela.com. i have a bunch of pvc pipe in attic of building i bet my fence will sure be a site when i'm done! LOL Rose