Interesting Fencing

Creative styles of fences and creative uses for fences.

Use Fence to Hide Eyesores

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A simple lattice fence can hide eyesores such as this central air unit. This idea could also be used to hide compost bins. It makes the area more appealing and usable for planting flower beds around the eyesore.

Bring On The Sheet Metal

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Instead of an open, airy, wire fence, make it a cool privacy fence. Sheet metal looks cool and industrial without looking too out of place (if the area is designed right). It would probably be best in a shady area because the reflective metal surface could burn grass and other plants or create a hot, undesirable area in your yard.

Need More Room To Grow Your Food?

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Turning a fence into a garden wall can give you much more room to grow what you love. A wall of fresh herbs to season your food with or just flowers to brighten up the area. Ideal if you have a small yard but a huge love of gardening!

Old-Fashioned Fences

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If you have a lot of unused logs laying around this may be an interesting project for you. It looks cool but it requires a lot of labor to install it. In the right location, this could be an amazing addition to your yard. Just feel the pioneer vibes coming off this fence!

How About A Living Fence?

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If you have the time and dedication, this is an excellent alternative to traditional fencing options. It is created by weaving trees as they grow. If the individuals start to naturally graft together, it can look super cool! Willow is a good choice, but some fruit trees, like apple, can work well too and provide tasty treats when they mature! One downside to a living fence is that it can be susceptible to disease if the plants graft together.