Boundary lines in your garden have to tick a variety of boxes, making sure that they provide a certain level of security and privacy, of course, but looking visually attractive at the same time.
This isn’t necessarily easy to achieve and, as such, it’s advisable to take your time when deciding what fencing options to include in your garden and landscaping design plans.
Here are some suggestions to help you ensure that your fence line ideas add to the attractiveness of your garden, rather than detract from it. Which of these do you think would work well at home?
1. Use raised beds
If you’re going for something very practical like a concrete wall, of course you’ll be concerned about the overall look and feel of the finished project.
But you can pretty this up in an instant by using some timber cladding as facing over the concrete and then building some raised beds to add interest, texture and form.
2. Consider weathered steel
Those of you looking for a low-maintenance option for garden fencing will find what you want in weathered steel, a very durable option that will develop its own protective patina over time and exposure to the elements, going a lovely warm orangey brown shade. A brilliant garden feature all on its own!
3. Investigate fedging
A fedge is a living boundary, somewhere between a fence and hedge. Usually made of willow, fedges can give you all the privacy and security you need while making sure that your garden looks beautiful and isn’t hard to maintain.
4. Feature a viewing window
Brick walls always look lovely as fencing options and you can deliver added interest by including a viewing window, also known as a clairvoyee. Consider positioning this at the end of the garden, providing beautiful views and different perspectives.