Erica George Dines
Add privacy and structure to your garden with one of our stylish and practical fence ideas.
Along the driveway, a tall trellis fenceadds privacy.
A double gate allows for easier garden maintenance, such as clearing old debris.
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Plant vining species around the arbor for a lush entrance.
Attention to Detail
This handcrafted wood fence features an elevated twist on hog wire panels.
Carved post caps complement thearchitectural detailsof the early-1900s pier-and-beam Queen Anne.
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Plantings at the base of the decorative fence add colorful curb appeal.
Arches under the trellis provide sweeping views of the home’skitchen garden.
Narrow balusters and decorative posts add an elegant finish.
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A double gate outfitted with hog-wire panels swings open to accommodate guests and keeps the family dog within boundaries.
An affordable arbor with modern lines adds instant charm to the entrance.
Go Geometric
Create a contemporary feel with interesting rails.
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Attach wire mesh to the inside of your fence tokeep out unwelcome critters.
A low fence gives definition to an area but still allows unobstructed views.
A pathway and arbor beckon further exploration.
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Add Privacy
Tightly packed stakescreate privacyand interest.
Here, bamboo is packed into a frame of sturdy, upright timbers.
Create a fun textural contrast by using feathery plantings in beds lining the panels.
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Make It Easy
Low-maintenance vinyl provides an updated look to the classic white picket fence.
Plus, itgives your yard a splash of colorduring the winter.
Give extra interest to a traditional privacy fence by topping it with a contrasting panel.
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Simply tie the roses to the panels with twist ties.
Arched panel tops and finials on support posts provide attractive finishing touches.
Embellish with Decorations
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Dress up a plain picket fence withgarden art.
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Here, framed metal stars have been painted to match the color scheme of the fence.
Leave them in place year-round or change them to fit the season or holiday.
Match the brick to others used in your patio or on your house to tie various landscape elements together.
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Cap the brick column with a flat piece of slate to shed water.
This cedar planter complements the wood fence and provides seasonal color in this corner of the yard.
Top the stone pillars with clay pots filled withbegoniasor other colorful blooms for visual appeal.
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If the view outside your fence isn’t so pretty, hang a mirror on your fence.
It’ll give the appearance of a window and you’ll see the reflection of your attractive yard.
Embrace Heavy Metal
Give your garden a modern feel with a wall of inexpensive galvanized corrugated metal.
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Wood patio furniture and colorful geraniums soften the space.
Horizontal stripes on a cushion mimic the texture of the metal sheeting.
Coordinate the plantings by repeating colors in the painted pots and by using a limited palette of plants.
Supple branches, such as those of willow, work best for weaving through the upright branch posts.
Update a Children’s Garden Fence
Can’t decide what color to paint your fence?
Place the upright sections of bamboo on alternate sides of horizontal shoots to create fence sections.
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Secure the panels to larger bamboo posts for stability.
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