Alex - Netting is a fantastic idea. Unfortunately we use our poultry flock to weed our beds. (They get rid of 90%+ of the weeds and eliminate the need to fertilize-.
However, as we move our flock through the pasture we do opportunistically use our temporary fence to support nearby peonies. And it works incredibly well.
ShawnSteve, Great tip on the dollar store(s). I typically use the hardware store but will look for better deals at the dollar stores!!
I typically use the hardware store but will look for better deals at the dollar stores!! 
