Best Garden Fence Ideas

Garden landscaping should reinvent the space, in terms of both aesthetic and functionality. So, the terrace is landscaped, as is the garden, but the fence remains. By separating the garden with a fence is a detail to consider when landscaping, because this is the only way for setting boundaries.  

We have prepared a list of top garden fences ideas to choose from.

A garden fence serves two purposes: function and aesthetic, photo source: Pexels 

What type of decorative fence can you use in your garden? 

To choose the fence that best suits you, you should first consider its function. For example, for separating your yard and garden, the recommendation is to use a fence that offers you safety and privacy. On the other hands, if you want both visually and physical privacy, while separating the seating area from the flower area in your garden, then use a small decorative garden fence. 

Welded and braided mesh decorative fence

Welded mesh fencing was once used to temporarily enclose gardens and courtyards, but their potential has made them almost indispensable for homes, whether you're talking about enclosing your property or marking off spaces in your yard. 

Ideas for garden net fencing, photo source: Pexels  

The benefit of these decorative fences? Features include: hard-wearing and translucence. Therefore, use it in lawns areas, vegetable gardens, or spaces with restricted access. 

Wooden Garden fence 

From an aesthetic point of view, it's one of the best choices. From a maintenance point of view, the situation is more complicated, as wood is a material that is sensitive to the action of pests, external factors and fire, which is why you need to invest significantly in maintenance. 

Wooden garden fence needs proper maintenance, photo source: Pexels 

Make sure you paint it properly and apply special maintenance treatments to make sure it lasts as long as possible. Because of this maintenance process, nowadays, wooden fences are used to beautify gardens and to delimit cultivated areas such as flowers, seedlings or lawns. In this case, use a small size fence. 

Decorative wrought iron fence 

One of the most popular choices and you'll see why. They're hard-wearing and beautiful. These types of fences are mainly used for fencing off yards and less for fencing off the garden. And even if you want to use it in a specific area, you can find many models of wrought iron fences suitable for your needs. The recommendation is to treat the iron against corrosion, which is why it does not rust and does not change due to prolonged exposure to sun, rain, snow or UV rays. 

Decorative natural stone fence 

A practical solution for your landscaping project, especially in areas where safety is paramount. Even if aesthetics and safety are paramount, cost is a key factor for choosing a decorative stone fence.  

Stone cladded garden fence, photo source: PIATRAONLINE 

Decorative fence design ideas 

Imagine you have a modern-minimalist home and you decide for a welded and braided mesh made fence. This is not exactly the best choice. As with home design, it's important to integrate elements according to style. The fences should fit your garden, for a consistent image that conveys visual comfort. 

So, let's see what we can do next. 

Where can we use rustic decorative fencing? 

Rustic fences are usually made of wood, which is quite expensive as we discussed earlier. Wood is a natural material that can easily be used in rustic influenced designs. A similar result can be achieved with wrought iron fencing which is able to highlight it, as long as you stick to the line of design and keep away from adding modern components and futuristic accessories. 

Rustic garden fence, photo source: Pexels 

For a rustic design fence, you can use stone that guarantees such a rustic effect. The difference consists in influences, because if you choose to use Rock Face stone, you get a Mediterranean corner. Regardless of your preferences, you should remember that the space needs to be landscaped with river stone, brick or the usual gravel, arm/belt shaped, on fence orientation. Then, fences should match your fence. So, choose a manual opening gate, not automatic.  

Landscaping the garden with modern decorative fencing 

Modern fences offer the option of integrating any idea into the landscape, as each piece can be arranged helpfully so that it is as modern as it gets. Modern fences differ from other fences by simplicity, because in modernism, the focus is no longer on decoration. The straight surfaces, the clear, slightly too sharp lines, the consistent look and the monochrome of modern fences all contribute to a truly amazing image. 

How to design a decorative fence in classic style 

The classic style is defined by classy elements, broad lines and elegant colors that do not allow full visibility. For classic design fences, the best choice is wrought iron fences with a concrete base, or concrete clad with natural stone. If you want to opt for wood, you can use in shades of white or dark brown. 

Classic fence design, photo source: Pexels 

Classic style fences have elegant decorative elements and chrome locking systems. Here we add modern fittings, often chrome or antique-looking. 

Decorative fence design ideas in romantic style 

In this case, you need to be very careful about the type of fence you choose. Choose pastel colors of wooden fences, the perfect accessory for a garden full of flowers. You can also choose welded or braided mesh fencing. Welded mesh fences help to grow hanging plants, which give your garden a special, bohemian look. 

One of the most practicable garden fences, photo source: Pexels

These are just some of the fences you can use for your garden landscaping project. When you embark on this landscaping project, think about all the aspects, so that you can decide which is the best garden fence for you.