Fencing

Although its value as an element of garden design is often neglected, fencing is a vital part of both the aesthetics and functionality of your garden. Garden fencing tends to differ between the front and back of properties, with higher and more substantial timber fencing frequently being used in the rear garden, while the front of the home generally features smaller and more decorative fencing. Fencing for the front of the home tends to feature a low height and large gaps between the wooden slats. Additionally, it is often stained to enhance 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 pets or other small animals or wildlife either in or out. Due to this, these varieties of fences are approximately 6 feet high and use wooden slats without gaps in between. Because of the increased height, these fences generally have concrete footings laid between each section to offer security preventing the fence from blowing over or being destroyed in poor weather.Garden fencing sections are generally constructed from wood. The posts in between the sections are made from either timber, stone, or concrete. Recently, fence panels have started to be manufactured from heavily recycled and environmentally friendly composite materials such as recycled bamboo.