A fence on a modern suburban area not only marks the border of the territory, but also serves as a means of decoration and decor. Interesting fences attract the attention of neighbors, friends, guests, add the necessary touch to the garden and the area around the house.
How to choose a decorative fence
When buying a ready-made fence or if you want to make it yourself, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- First of all, keep in mind that the fence gives a finished look to the territory of the house. And also becomes his business card. Therefore, great attention should be paid to the appearance of the fence.
- You also need to keep in mind that the fence divides the site into different zones. That is, they choose one option for the area around the house, another for a flower garden, and the third for a vegetable garden. The fence can be placed along the borders of paths and on flower beds. That is, there are a lot of options for using this decor.
Garden fences
For the manufacture of fences for the garden, wood, plastic, metal and other materials are used.
Fences made of wood
- fence;
- lattice fence;
- palisade.
The first option is a fence made of slats. They are usually white, brown and no more than 1 meter high.
The lattice fence looks like a frame. It is great for climbing plants and has a very aesthetic appearance.
The latter is a fence made of pegs, with the height of which you can experiment. The palisade is usually varnished to make it last longer.
Non-standard options for wooden fences are wattle, bamboo fence, twigs and snags. They all look very fresh, beautiful and modern. Suitable for fans of ethnic style.
The only drawback of wood fences is their fragility. The tree is prone to decay.
Metal fences
Wrought iron fences match any architectural style. Therefore, they are very popular. Unlike wood, they are durable and look solid.
By the way, read about using forged decor elements in landscape design.
Often trees or plants are planted along these metal fences. They can also be used around the perimeter of the flower beds. It looks very original too.
Fencing stone
For such fences, natural or artificial stone is used, which is poured with concrete or laid by a dry method. Different types of stone are suitable: granite, pebbles, basalt, marble, sandstone.
An unusual idea for a summer residence is to make a fence from gabions. In this case, the stones are folded into a metal lattice. Gabions perfectly strengthen landslide slopes, as well as river banks. This is an ultramodern way of decorating the territory of a country house, came to us from Germany.
Read about the use of gabions in garden landscaping.
Brick fences
Perhaps one of the most popular fence materials is brick. They also put the fence around the house, curbs, paths and so on. The reason for the popularity is in the durability and strength of the brick, as well as in the ability to use it to make different options for fences and combine with other materials.
Concrete
Decorative fences made from materials such as concrete look attractive. These can be slabs on supports or "glasses". You can buy a ready-made fence or assemble it yourself.
Popular plastic
Let's say a few words about plastic fences. There are a lot of options. This is the most versatile way to highlight any area on the site. With their help, you can separate the barbecue area, the territory of the garden or vegetable garden, paths, the recreation area.
Plastic fences are lightweight, durable and easy to use. In addition, various options for such fences are sold for every taste.
Do not buy too cheap plastic products. They will quickly burn out and collapse.
Fences from improvised means
Many gardeners show their design imagination and create real masterpieces from plastic and glass bottles, car tires, slate, plates, DVDs.
To make a fence from plastic or glass bottles, they are selected according to their size, color and shape. Then they are inserted into the ground in any way. Glass bottles can be concreted. This option is more reliable.
The old service can also be used to design the border of the flower beds. And from unnecessary tires, craftsmen cut animals, birds, figures.
Fence and territory in a single style
When choosing a fence, you need to take into account the style of the house itself. Here are the options available here.
Wooden fences fit organically into a rustic or country style. You can add interesting elements to them like pottery. Also, a wooden lattice fence is suitable for a classic style.
Read about creating a country-style garden (rustic).
Wrought iron grilles look very sophisticated. Using a spray gun, you can paint such metal fences in any color. And an ornate drawing will give them even more beauty. Such wrought-iron fences are suitable for a romantic, European style of territory and, of course, for a large garden and flowering flower beds.
Bamboo fences fit organically into the Asian style. They can frame a Japanese garden, fountains or artificial ponds. The bamboo fence looks very sophisticated.
Read about how to create a Japanese rock garden with your own hands.
A concrete fence is chosen if they decorate their plot and house in high-tech style. Its peculiarity is the use of a large amount of glass, metal, air, space.
