If there’s one traditional fence image, it’s that of thepicket fence.
It pops up in classic literature as an enduring image and is a staple of country-inspired landscapes.
Here are a few creative ideas to consider for picket fences.
Place the picket fence farther inside property line.
That additional space offers enough room for a narrow hedge orpretty flower bedto accent the yard and fence.
Use a picket fence on the interior of your yard.
For example, a picket fence can separate a lawn from a flowerbed or vegetable garden bed.
It might designate a kids-only space around a playhouse or a work-only spot near a garden shed.
Elevate the picket fence with a base.
Many picket fences are plopped right in the ground, which works well for cottage or country landscapes.
This can help transform the style of what would otherwise be a decidedly casual picket fence.
Repeat a color or decorative motif from your home’s exterior.
Include additional hardscaping elements.
Choose an unusual color.
Pick up an accent color from your home and use it for part or all of the fence.
Soften both views of the picket fence with landscaping.
But how the picket fence looks from inside the yard and house should also be a consideration.
