Garden Fence

Fences on the plot have a multi-purpose purpose. The main function of the fence was and remains protective. With its help, the owners are trying to limit the access of outsiders to their territory. In addition, with the help of fences, zoning of the space is carried out both inside the site and its separation from neighboring ones.

Equally important is the decorative function of the fence. A variety of manufacturing methods and decoration allows you to achieve a stunning effect. The main criteria for the construction of a good hedge are the material and method of construction.

For the construction of the separation fence, you can use many materials:

• tree;
• brick;
• metal mesh or rods;
• concrete;
• corrugated board and much more.

The fence made of wood for centuries does not lose its popularity. Despite the high price of structural elements made of high quality wood, such a fence will have an attractive appearance due to its naturalness. You can collect boards and bars in various ways:

• picket;
• ladder;
• wooden shingle;
• tyn (wicker);
• picket fence;
• planken.

To modern products can be attributed a composite of wood with polymer. Such a fence will last longer than pure wood. Moreover, it requires less maintenance, is not afraid of temperature changes and sunlight. The appearance of this design is not inferior to analogues from other sources. At the same time, wood will require careful care from its owner: treatment with an antiseptic, painting, varnishing. This is due to the lower endurance of the material compared to brick or metal.

The advantages of the material are its accessibility and functionality. The disadvantages include fragility and complex care.

The fence made of brick will allow you to close your territory from uninvited guests. If the design idea allows you to build a fortress around the site, then this material will best ensure the safety of the object.

The positive features of this design will be simple care that does not require time and money. Brick makes it possible to build buildings of various appearance, making the fence original. A fence built from this material will last for many years. The negative characteristics include the high cost and the need to prepare a solid foundation.

Professional flooring, selected as the material for the manufacture of the fence, is also characterized by a number of advantages. A large number of varieties, classified by wave size, color, texture, makes it possible to choose the perfect option. In addition, such a fence is simply installed and is relatively inexpensive. In this case, the fence is able to last more than 30 years. The disadvantages include the unpresentable appearance. This problem can be solved by combining corrugated board with more noble materials.

Concrete slabs as a fence will give maximum protection against intruders. Moreover, the appearance of such plates will require some refinement. Modern varieties - eurofences - due to additives in the composition of concrete, acquired some attractiveness, but significantly lost in strength. The advantages of the product include a low price, easy installation and the ability to give it an original look. The duration of use of such a design is limited to a hundred years. The negative characteristics include the need to use special equipment for the installation of plates.

The metal mesh is a fairly reliable means of protecting the site from outsiders. The rods of this fence are most often covered with PVC.The service life of such a product will be up to 30 years. Among the advantages are the possibility of using near garden plants due to the lack of a dense shade. At the same time, such a screen cannot be protected from prying eyes.

There are other types of metal fences:

• forged;
• openwork;
• from a metal profile;
• picket fence made of metal rods and others.

Using metal to make the fence, you can finally get a real work of art.

Before choosing a type of fence, you must remember that a high fence casts a shadow on the beds. If the site is inhabited by cultivated plants, then this effect can extremely negatively affect their growth. This does not apply to openwork transparent structures made of metal or mesh netting.

In order for the fence not to spoil the appearance of the site, but to become a beautiful decorative addition, it is worthwhile to attach a little imagination or seek the help of a professional designer. Even the simplest wooden fence can become a decoration on the site and the pride of the owner.

Colored paint can work a miracle and make a bright and cheerful fence out of a dull picket fence. Some waste products like old tires or cans can be a decorative addition to such a fence. The elegance of the site will add a white fence. It attracts attention and refreshes the atmosphere.

Unusual will look like a fence with vertical components of different lengths. To ensure that the fence does not look deaf, but at the same time protects from prying eyes, you can combine opaque elements with transparent ones. For example, the lower part may remain deaf, and the upper part is made of openwork designs.

For zoning the space inside the site, you can use a trellised fence. This design will also be an excellent basis for weaving "creeping" plants.

The design of some arbors and pergolas involves merging with a fence on the site. So that the resulting structure does not look bulky, it can be painted white and used for decoration of climbing plants.

Fences in a rustic style or country are perfect for green areas that are as close as possible in their image to a natural look. Such fences will not cope with the protective functions in full, but the decorative effect will be amazing.

A variety of materials and methods of assembling fences enable their owners to give the site exactly the look and mood that the owner of the farm wanted to achieve. With a little effort and imagination, you can get a pride and a twist of landscape design in return, which all visitors to the garden will remember for a long time.