If you’re planning to have a fence contractor install new fencing in your yard, consider how it will work with your landscaping design. Fences work best aesthetically when they aren’t the focal point of your yard but instead integrated with plants and other design elements. Here are a few ideas for incorporating wood, chain link, wrought iron, and other barriers into your yard.

How to Combine Fences & Landscaping

1. Garden Beds, Hedges, & Vines

Bring together a metal or wood fence with your garden selections by planting right along the base of the construction. Flowers, medium-height shrubs, and climbing vines all help to transition visually from horizontal landscaping elements to vertical fencing, as well as creating a border of beautiful, natural colors.

2. Hanging Plants

If you’d like to play up the decorative aspects of your construction, fence contractors recommend hanging plants. You can show off your taste and accent some of the more attractive fence options with just the right amount of foliage and visual detail. As a bonus, hanging plants are easy to care for and require less maintenance than hedges.

3. Stone or Pavers

If you’d rather not plant along your fenceline, there are other visual that can help create a border. A row of pavers is an attractive option, and as a bonus, it’ll prevent your dog from digging under the fence. Beds of stone and gravel are also worth considering, especially if they tie in with existing elements of your yard. Talk to your fence contractor about installing a barrier without disturbing any stone borders already in place.

 

Your fence contractor can offer suggestions for tying in your boundary wall with your yard’s unique design. To get started, call All American Fence in Spencerport, NY. Their wide range of materials and full-service installation options improve aesthetics, security, and privacy in any yard. To discuss your project, call (585) 352-8370, and visit them online to learn more about their offerings, including commercial fences as well as vinyl and aluminum pool fences.