Selecting Just the Right Wood Fence or Garden Screen to Compliment
Your Landscape
Designs for privacy screens and wood fence type vary. What style
will best suit your needs and compliment your home’s exterior
and landscaping design? Consider the possibilities listed below:
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Vertical board fences – popular and easy
to build. They can be constructed with boards nailed vertically
to one side, or alternated to allow more air current.
- Louver-style fences and screens – offer
great ventilation, and are an especially attractive choice. They
usually consist of 1x6 or 1x8 boards; angled and slightly overlapped.
The higher the degree of the angle, the more privacy allowed.
- Open slate design – upright1x3s spaced
their own width apart gives an open-slat design. The boards are
secured top, bottom, and middle using larger dimension lumber.
Or, space boards close together for a privacy slat fence.
- Lattice fence panel – used to create
a variety of decorative effects. As a lattice fence or screen
body itself, or along the top 1/3rd portion only of vertical planks.
- Notched lattice – an interesting design.
Buy either lattice panels pre-made, purchase notched strips to
make the lattice design, or notch the strips yourself.
- Garden type 1x2-lattice – a great, inexpensive
choice when vines are grown along it, to enhance privacy. Combining
lattice work and brick can also create a striking fence.
- Grid pattern – vertical and horizontal
strips that make a strong grid pattern. This can be an inexpensive
option when “fall-down” lath is used; making a rough-textured
lattice that varies in thickness.
- Basket weave panels – available ready
made. Many lumber centers also sell vertically grooved posts for
the panels to fit into.
Some fences and screens with a horizontal board design can use
the same type pre-grooved posts as for a basket weave fence. And
of course, there are also picket fence, split rail fence, and other
wood fence style options from which to select.
A good wood screen or fence idea is to fit plywood panels into
pre-grooved posts; vertically or horizontally. Stain and seal the
panels; stagger plant hangers along the length, with baskets of
flowers cascading over the sides for a striking yet relatively inexpensive
fence or screen design.
Wood Fence and Screen Tips for that “Just Right Touch”
If the fence line is going to be long, make variations to add
interest and prevent it from looking monotonous.
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Lattice work inserts, hanging plants, patio decorations and hangings
made for fences, strings of patio lights, or a contrasting-style
gate all work well. And help to turn an otherwise ordinary looking
fence into one with designer appeal.
The use of flowers and shrubs will make the fence look warm and
inviting, instead of imprisoning. And situating a cast iron park
bench or an outdoor park bench made from concrete, stone, or wood
near a garden screen with the sedating scent of herbs nearby creates
a cozy spot enhanced with aroma therapy; to read or meditate.
Know Exactly What you Want Before Beginning your Project
Before beginning your yard fence or garden screen project, look
through landscaping magazines, and drive around your neighborhood
to get ideas. Select a style within your budget that will compliment
your house and landscape design.
Also consider the main purpose of the fence/screen. Will it be
for privacy, to bring balance to the yard or tie elements together?
Will it be to section off an area of the yard for a specific purpose
– such as for walk-through garden landscaping or wildlife
garden area? For a landscape nature garden pond or pool; to compliment
a backyard patio landscaping design, or to hide aspects of the yard
– such as trash bins or a compost pile?
Leave the wood natural for a weathered effect; stain it, or paint
it the same color as your house or in a contrasting color that is
complimentary. If building a fence, use leftover materials to make
a matching screen to enhance a nook of the yard; beside a garden
pond, or alongside a rose garden with a park bench, for instance.
You’ll be surprised just how much the right type fence or
screen can enhance your landscape; and increase the privacy of your
yard. A well-constructed fence can also enhance the real estate
value of your home.
Getting the Right Fence or Screen at the Right Price
Of course, you might want to build your own privacy screen or
yard fence as a do it yourself landscaping project. But, for help
constructing a custom fence or screen to add interest and compliment
your landscape, connect with a fence and landscaping focused professional
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