Fencing is most commonly used around the perimeter of a property, to keep animals or unwanted visitors out, or to prevent children or animals from straying. It may also be used to screen areas within a yard, for privacy, to help minimize noise, or to create a degree of protection from wind.
Whichever primary function a fence is planned for, it may also be used as a very effective landscaping tool.
Landscaping Using Fencing
Fences are not just practical, utilitarian structures, they are more versatile than many people realize. For instance, an imaginatively designed, well constructed fence can make an architectural statement in your yard. Gates can do the same. A good looking fence can also be used as a background for plants, setting the scene for what is potentially a focal feature alongside your house. Fences may also be used to support creepers and climbers, creating a living screen or barrier.
There are many different options in terms of materials used for fencing, though a McDonough fence company will confirm that wood and mild steel are among the most popular types. Both are available in a multitude of designs, and are ideal for landscaping purposes, whether used in conjunction with plants or not. Vinyl is more expensive, though it is good looking and will last a very long time. Chain link is relatively inexpensive, but only really useful for landscaping if it is smothered with plants. Even though it isn’t as solid visually as other types, it provides an excellent support for climbers, and can be used to hold up hardy shrubs, allowing them to grow through the holes.
Decorative fences are often used in the front of a property, complementing both house and garden, and adding a certain ambiance and pavement appeal to the property. A palisade or traditional picket fence will look fresh and pretty, especially if it painted white. Metal fencing may also be chosen for its decorative appeal.
Trellis is another very popular choice for landscaping as it can be used as a functional support for plants or as fencing, although it isn’t as solid as other wooden fences. Additionally a trellis may also be incorporated within another type of fencing to make a statement, or as a foil for plants.
A McDonogh Fence Company That Can Help You
Natural Enclosures is a McDonough fence company that offers a variety of fencing types and styles to suit a wide range of tastes. Contact us to discuss how we can help you choose fencing that you can use as a landscaping tool, or simply advise what type of fence may suit your privacy or security needs.
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