One of the most important aspects of your garden and landscaping design project is your fencing. You need to be able to strike a balance between security, privacy and style – but this can be hard to achieve, so it’s advisable to make boundary decisions at the beginning of the process.
But where to start? Here are some popular ideas for fences and boundary lines that can help you achieve everything you want in the garden and more.
1. Mix concrete & wood
For a contemporary look that will always turn heads, consider combining a concrete wall with some stained wood fence panels. This would work particularly well for the front of your home, increasing kerb appeal exponentially.
2. Use trellis
Create a soft ambience throughout your garden with trellis fence panels. These look lovely left plain, of course, but you can also use them for beautiful climbing flowers and shrubs, helping to increase the amount of greenery in the space… perfect for any urban gardens.
3. Living fences
To really up the ante with the green factor, consider investing in a living fence. Here, you bring in hedges, shrubs, trees and other such soft landscaping features to mark the boundary.
But note that results won’t be instantaneous and your living fence will have to grow over time… so patience is a must!
4. Mix horizontal & vertical slats
If you’re keen on a wooden fence, what about adding an extra level of interest by mixing horizontal and vertical slats or panels. A quick and easy way of achieving both style and practicality.
5. Layer your fences
If you already have a fence but it’s starting to look a little tired, consider installing a shorter, more stylish fence in front of it, so you can disguise the majority of the old one, help support it against bad weather and increase the sound insulation in the space.