Fences help mark your property lines, maintain your privacy, and keep animals and children safe in your yard. They can also add to your curb appeal. No matter what type of fence you choose — a picket fence, split rail, or another style — you can make it attractive and a standout feature of your landscape. 

How to Make Your Fence More Attractive 

1. Keep it Clean

Keeping your fence clean and well-maintained goes a long way toward maintaining its curb appeal and durability. For instance, rain can cause mud to splash up on the lower portions of your white picket fence, making it look dirty and unkempt. Grime, algae, and fungus can all affect your fence, so make a point of cleaning it a few times per year. 

2. Make It a Garden Backdrop

Fences make perfect backdrops for gardens and plants. Not only do they provide support for vines and tall flowers, but the foliage adds additional privacy and charm to your property. Hanging window boxes on your picket fence gives you even more garden space while improving curb appeal. If you have a lattice fence, climbing roses can bring a romantic aesthetic to your lawn.

3. Use Paint

Unless you live in a neighborhood with strict regulations, there’s nothing that says your fence has to be white or plain wood. Painting it can enhance the exterior of your home, carrying the color scheme from your siding and trim into the yard. To really stand out, choose an unexpected paint color or even multiple, alternating shades.

4. Go Horizontal

Although fences with horizontal planks, such as split rail or paddock, aren’t uncommon, they stand out when everyone else in the neighborhood has vertical planks. Opting for a horizontal fence can even trick the eye into thinking the yard is larger than it appears, as it creates a more seamless transition from the ground to the sky. 

 

Whether you want a simple picket fence or a more elaborate, custom design, turn to All American Fence for professional installation. These experts have been installing fences for over 29 years throughout Rochester, Corning, Geneva, and Batavia, NY. They are known for their excellent craftsmanship, affordable pricing, and written warranties on every installation and will help you choose a fence that stands out and enhances your property. Contact them online or call (585) 352-8370 to request a free estimate.