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Garden Fencing Tips

Kashmira Lad
Gardens, when planned to perfection offer you a connection with nature. To have a beautiful garden, you must also think about the security and privacy it can offer. Read ahead some astute fencing tips to decorate as well as secure your garden.
Gardens form one of the most important parts when it comes to the outdoor décor of any home. These are planned with great care and consideration so that they look attractive and are also easy to maintain. 
Planning a garden requires proper coordination of various elements such as fountains, garden pools, decorative figures, and garden furniture. These elements when planned well in advance help to add to the beauty of the place.
While designing a garden to make it aesthetically appealing, fencing is often overlooked. Most people go for an expert advice about the garden's beautification, but forget the fencing which not only protects the plants but also beautifies the garden.
One must give serious consideration to the choice of the fencing. You can go in for specific panels, bamboos, vinyl fencing, etc that would best suit your needs.

A Few Tips to Remember
►Try to know the reason for the installation of the fence. Security is the prime concern in such cases. For this, some designs can have spikes attached to it to prevent trespassers from climbing into your garden.
These spikes are also available in a variety of designs from the really dangerous kinds to the more subdued variety. If you wish to avoid these spiked structures, you can even try to have thick brambles or plants that are very spiky and can cause the discomfort to the intruders and prevent them from entering the garden.
► Bamboo fencing is a popular option when it comes to the decorative element. It is not only look exotic and are environmental-friendly, but is also available in a wide variety of colors and designs.
These panels are available in the traditional styles such as the Kenninji, that consists of panels of bamboo poles, which have no gaps between them. These are not only attractive; but also offer the right amount of privacy besides displaying the beauty of the garden.
You can use these to even support the growth of the shrubs and the plants. There are many decorative plants available such as vines that can be used to lend an aesthetic appeal to the garden.
►Vinyl fencing is yet another option, known to sport the beauty of the wooden fences and is widely used because of low maintenance.
These although, are on the expensive side as compared to the wooden fences but the reason why most people opt for this option is because of the fact that they are easy to clean, do not crack or chip and if they get grimy, all one needs to do is wash them with a strong jet of water from the spray hose.
► Consider the climatic conditions of the area where you reside. If your area is very windy then you need to know the strength of the fence. Sometimes, concrete posts are used to keep the it firm in place. Know the advantages of the fence you choose and try to see which kind best suits your area.
► A look though the stores would reveal kits that are designed for those people who wish to install the garden fences without the hassle of using professional help. These do-it-yourself kits offer some latest, snazzy designs and can be erected by any person who does not even know the basics of garden fencing.
► Another versatile garden fencing tip would be the concept of border edging. These are mainly used for the decorative reasons and in such cases, one uses the wire garden fence to create small accents or redwood blocks that can be used to craft a curved border for the garden.
These can be used to create different patterns of borders and can add an elegant look to any garden. They also offer a beautiful backdrop.
Once you plan your garden using these garden fencing tips, you will definitely enhance not only its looks, but also the security factor of your green paradise.