Which Fence Is Right For Your Garden?
Not all fences are created equal—and not all gardens need the same kind of fence. If you're having your garden made over and you're not certain which kind of fence you should choose, read on.
Fences for Pets & Other Animals
If you'd like to encourage your cats to stay inside your garden—or if you'd like to keep your neighbour's cats out—you can do so quite easily by installing a specialised slanted wire fence top all around your fully-enclosed back yard. These are quite high and can be a little unsightly, so choose the least intrusive ones possible and consider encouraging vines and climbing flowers to grow over them and keep things looking great.
Fences for Plants, Flowers & Decoration
Many fences are primarily decorative in nature, and if this is your main concern, you have any number of options open to you. Look at gorgeous wrought iron or decorative aluminium fences for plenty of variety; metal railing styles like these are a great choice for ivy if you want a little extra picturesque decoration. If you choose a wooden fence without exposed slats to allow this, consider erecting a trellis along it to give you more flexibility in terms of vines, climbing flowers and solar-powered fairy lights—there are plenty of potential decorative elements to choose from!
Fences for Privacy & Security
In some cases, what you really need from your fence is security. High, solid wood with nothing climbable is a great choice for this, as is chain-link if you pick a fence close-knit enough that it can't easily be climbed. Whatever you pick, if your property backs onto a railway line or other potential risk point, it might be a good idea to top that portion of your fence with barbed wire—this acts as a deterrent to anyone contemplating climbing in, and it can easily be covered with foliage to make it less unsightly from the inside.
Whichever kind of fence you choose, it's important that you consider the conditions it's going to have to operate in. If you live in a windy place, for example, you might want to consider extra reinforcements to keep your fences standing; if you see a lot of rainfall, you might want to choose a water-resistant material or treat the wood to keep moisture out. Talk with your fencing contractor about what you need, and they'll be able to help you find the right fence for your garden.
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