Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Garden fencing can be decorative but it also makes sense for keeping the critters out (nature’s critters… or your own).

There are a lot of options out there, so you can probably find something that suits you (and your pocketbook) just right.

With garden fencing, you to get something that protects your beds from foot traffic, but you also want to allow sunlight to stream through and warm the plants. You’ll also want to take into consideration the kind of creatures you want to keep out. With dogs, deer, and large animals, a sturdy fence with larger opens can work (though you may want more height), but if you need to keep smaller pests out, then go for the smaller openings. If you can’t find a fencing frame you like with small enough openings, you can add chicken coup wire or something similar to the wood or vinyl in order to keep small pest animals out while still getting the look you want.

Okay, let’s take a look at some pictures to give you a few ideas of the types of garden fencing options out there:

Wooden Diamond Fencing from Howarth Timber

Wood is attractive and often ages well when weather-resistant species are used. It can be quite pricey but if your garden area isn’t large, it might just work for you.

Modular Trellis Screens Joined Together from Metro Fence

A modular fencing system makes it easy to expand your garden space in the future. If you get something like these trellis panels, make sure they can be secured together well, especially if you want to keep animals out.

Willow Flex Garden Fence from Master Garden Products

For an inexpensive garden fencing option, check into flex fences. This willow lattice-like fence system can be stretched to fit your space, and while it’s not nearly as sturdy as something with stakes or permanent posts in the ground, it may be enough of a fence for your purposes.

Deer Proof Garden Fencing from Garden Defender

If your primary goal is to keep deer out of your garden, you may need to choose practical fencing over the decorative stuff. This system may not be the prettiest thing on the block, but its height and sturdiness should be enough to ensure deer aren’t munching at your lettuce.

With houses built so close together these days, a privacy fence is often desirable so you can enjoy your yard without tripping over the neighbors. While six-foot (or taller) wooden fences can do the job, they can also block out a lot of natural light, and in some cases you don’t need something quite so dense to create the feeling privacy.

The trellis-top lattice on top of this bamboo fence gives this homeowner enough privacy to create a serene backyard oasis while still allowing through light.

Pre-built bamboo fence panels make installation fairly painless, and the fast-growing material is considered by many to be more eco-friendly than wood, especially if the bamboo is grown and harvested locally.

This particular fence is made from materials available at Master Garden Products.