Garden fences can do everything from security to keep pets and children away to just bringing an attractive look to your garden. But it really comes down to your personal needs and style as to which garden fence you will be buying.
: If you really want privacy, then you’ll want a taller fence and not too many boards or panels between each other.
Strength
Gardeners require a good fence as it excludes stray animals, people and weather elements while adding curb appeal and protecting garden tools from theft.
Closeboard or feather edge fencing panels is a viable and long lasting solution for your gardens. Closeboard panels consist of slats with feather edge that are partially overlapped on vertical support rails.
When climbing plants make a mess of fences, depending on how they’re climbing, that can add tension. Virginia Creeper lives off tiny suckers, sweet peas have tendrils that tether to building pillars, and so when you make a garden fence, you’ll want to know the mass of the species and put in concrete footings for each post to secure them securely and keep them from frost-heaving.
Durability
An un-fence that is in need of constant repair and maintenance can quickly add to the price of keeping your garden. For best results, opt for something that’s both hardwearing and easy to clean.
Bamboo fences give an earthy, renewable look and are durable and low-maintenance. They even resist rot so they’re easier to keep clean!
If you are looking for something contemporary in your garden, try to choose a slatted fence panel. The style is visible, yet also privacy – depending on the amount of space between the slats.
Wild animals and the elements are twin dangers for your garden, but Jobe’s Deer Barrier offers a viable way to keep them out and your tender veggies and flowers safe.
Privacy
Privacy should be at the top of the list when it comes to choosing a flower bed or vegetable garden fence to keep out the bugs or just to mark the boundary. Private alternatives may include tall, slatted fence panels or lattice fence, with their chic lines that still keep some open space and climbing plants for extra shade and natural look.
Living fences are a fresh alternative with hedges of various sizes and types strung together in a natural green wall that obscures the rest. Great for people who want privacy and have very low maintenance. Stacked wood fences are a nice way to make a statement and are great for sloping backyards.
Security
Secure your garden from deer, rabbits, moles and rodents with a wire mesh fence that’s solar-facing and also clear-cut. This look is especially appropriate for urban gardens where protection is at the expense of aesthetics.
Add a combination of material into your garden for character and interest, like wood with wire. All of these elements together add to durability, as well as a modern-rustic look that fits in with many different garden styles.
You can also seal your fence with a protective finish to make it last longer. Choose paint and stain colours that fit the theme of your garden, and speak to an approved dealer for product recommendations and galvanised fittings so that they won’t rust – something you definitely need if you are working with wooden fencing.
Aesthetics
Garden fences are part of landscaping, the union of beauty and functionality. Choose one that compliments your outdoor space for a nicer and more inviting experience for your guests.
Vintage gardens go well with vintage-looking wooden fences finished in wood, contemporary gardens work well with metal fencing. To be greener, eco-friendly composite fences do both and they resemble wood fencing without the expense and hassle of maintenance.
Gardening today can use glass fence panels that open up the garden and allow the plants to breathe. Murals for your fence: if you want an artistic touch to your landscaping, put up murals on your fence for a bit of extra color.
