Fencing

Although its importance as an element of garden design is sometimes overlooked, fencing is an essential part of both the appearance and functionality of your garden. Garden fencing will likely differ between the front and rear of properties, with higher and more secure wood fencing typically being used in the rear garden, while the front of the property usually makes use of smaller sized and more decorative fencing. Fencing for the front of the home tends to feature a low height and large gaps between the wooden slats. It is also often painted to improve its ornamental effect. Fencing in the back garden is typically used for privacy and to protect the borders of a garden, as well as to keep household pets or other small animals or wildlife either in or out. For this reason, these kinds of fences are approximately 6 feet high and use wooden slats without gaps in between. Due to the added height, these fences usually have concrete footings laid between each section to provide security and stopping the fence from blowing over or being damaged in poor weather. Garden fencing sections are generally constructed from wood. The posts in between the sections are produced from either timber, stone, or concrete. Recently, fence panels have started to be made from heavily recycled and eco friendly composite materials such as recycled bamboo.