It is very important that at the dacha the eye is pleased not only with the landings, but also with the surrounding environment. About, and we have already told, it's time to talk about how to make fences for a summer residence with your own hands. Without them, the arrangement of the dacha territory is not complete and therefore it is better to attend to the creation of a strong and good fence. Better yet, it fits into the big picture of what you create on your site.
Do-it-yourself fences for a summer residence
Do not be confused by either the length of the fence or its height. Let's start with the fact that the fence is easy to make with your own hands and quite budget, because if you have the desire and basic knowledge of the "fence theory", then you can safely proceed to the next stage - the choice of materials.
A summer cottage fence can be made from:
- wood;
- picket fence;
- metal profile;
- mesh;
- yes everything, anything!
You just have to choose what will be more to your liking and will fit into the overall design.
Wooden fence for summer cottages
Wood is one of the best materials. It looks noble, it withstands bad weather perfectly, it can be purchased without problems and with all this, it is environmentally friendly.
It is not necessary to purchase an already prepared board. It is enough to get hold of supplies and leftovers that have accumulated in the backyard and are still suitable for use - for example, ranch fences allow the use of uncut and uneven boards. You only need to dig in the wooden posts along the intended trajectory and nail the boards to them in a horizontal position.
This is a fairly simple and cheap fence for a summer residence, and if you take into account its environmental friendliness, then it is worth giving preference to just such fences.
In addition, depending on the length of the board, you yourself choose its direction, so that you can build both a ranch fence and a simple vertical or horizontal fence, which has long proven itself.
To install a wooden fence with your own hands you will need:
- timber;
- boards;
- nails;
- hammer;
- shovel;
- sand.
If desired, cement and bitumen can be added to this list if you want the timber to be installed as stable as possible.
The principle of installing a wooden fence is very simple. You dig holes for the installation of the support bar and fill them with cement or densely fill them with sand, tamping it down. This way the supports will not deform under the load of the boards and become more stable.
Next, you just have to nail the boards to the posts. If you want to fasten the boards vertically, then between the supports you will have to stretch and nail two planks, on which the boards will then be attached. If you still want to see a ranch fence on your territory, then it is enough to immediately fix the boards from post to post. More on video Ivana Galkin:
Do not forget only that the tree has its own shelf life and does not like moisture. Therefore, be sure to paint the fence after construction and periodically inspect it for damage in order to repair or replace the board in time.
Picket fence
Picket fences are the most popular of the types of wooden fences. And no wonder, because the picket fence is so easy to install, economical to purchase and beautiful in its finished form.
Before proceeding with the construction, it is necessary to mark the territory where the building will be located, to determine its height and the frequency of installation of the picket fence. Although we install a fence for protection, but if the territory is tightly closed, then you can deprive the plants of light, which will lead to crop failure.
The set of materials for building a picket fence is similar to what we have given above:
- beam for supports;
- horizontal screed board;
- cement;
- sand;
- nails or screws.
The tools can be different - from a shovel with a hammer to a screwdriver and an electric drill. Only the speed of construction will depend on this, but not the quality of the fence.
First you need to install the pillars, which will become the basis of the fence. Therefore, dig holes for the timber at an equal distance from each other, but no further than the length of the board, which will serve as a screed for us. After that, install the supports and fill them with cement mortar.
While the solution hardens (and this will take at least 3 days), you can proceed to the installation of the sections. To do this, we cut the board to a length sufficient to attach its ends to the support. We place the sections on supports using nails or self-tapping screws and then attach the picket fence to them at an equal distance.
As you can see, the process of building a fence is quite simple and does not require any special building skills - just patience to wait for the mortar to harden. Then you can create a fence to your liking.
Well, in order to understand the intricacies of working with a picket fence and its installation, we recommend watching a video master class Andrey Krylov:
Metal profile fence
And yet, despite the beauty and cheapness of the picket fence and wood in general, it has one drawback - such a fence is short-lived and its maximum service life is only 15 years. Therefore, many, wishing to save money, are looking for a more durable, affordable and strong material - a metal profile.
Due to its durability and availability, corrugated board has long been widely used by summer residents. It is used for garden beds, roof coverings and, of course, for fences.
The metal profile does not have the most aesthetic appearance, therefore, most designers categorically bypass the professional sheet when creating beautiful and original fences. But its availability and ease of use plays into the hands of summer residents, allowing them to make a good fence for a summer residence with their own hands.
The construction of such a fence is not much different from others. You will need all the same support posts and boards for the horizontal screed, on which the profile itself will be attached.
And since the metal profile is still not the most popular material for creating a fence, it is worthwhile to dwell a little on basic requirements for its installation:
- The distance between the supports should not exceed 2.5 meters. And it is better to stop at a more frequent, half-meter installation. This is due to the fact that the profiled sheet is flexible enough and will deform under the pressure of the wind, losing its beauty and, most importantly, strength. Therefore, the shorter the sections are, the better the fence will be.
- Supports must be immersed in the ground at least 1.5 meters. Despite the flexibility of the metal profile, the sheet itself is quite heavy and requires stable support. That is why it is recommended to cement all supports at the base.
- It is best to use not a timber as a pillar, but a pipe with a diameter of 6-8 cm and a wall thickness of at least 2 mm, such supports will definitely become a good basis for a stable and strong fence.
- It is recommended to use 3 horizontal lags when mounting the profile - from above, from below and in the middle. So the fence will be more resistant to deformation and it is better to keep its shape under any pressure.
And so that you are convinced of the simplicity of building such a fence, we suggest you watch the video master class of the channel Do it yourself 36, where they share with us all the tricks of working with a metal profile:
Fence for giving from a grid
And yet one of the most budgetary options is considered to be a mesh fence. Like any metal product, the mesh perfectly withstands most natural phenomena. And even rust can be prevented by timely treatment. Therefore, the fences come out of it rather durable.
There are several types of fence mesh:
- Chain-link sold in rolls, treated with polymers to prevent corrosion and can be easily installed between posts without unnecessary partitions,
- Corrugated formed from a wire with a cross section of 6-7 mm and bent by a wave. It has a strong weave. And due to it it keeps its shape well.
- Welded, has a smaller wire cross-section than in the case of corrugated, but due to welding it is stronger. True, using it for a fence will be more expensive than in the case of a chain-link.
A fence made of any mesh can be made in two different ways:
- Stretch the canvas around the perimeter and attach to the support posts.
- Pull the mesh over the frame, and then assemble the fence from the resulting sections.
Allows you to keep track of pets
Both methods have their own characteristics, so it is impossible to single out one of them as more advantageous or simpler.
So, for example, by simply stretching the mesh from post to post, you will reduce the preparation time for materials. After all, you only need to drive in a support, determine the height of the future fence and stretch the mesh, attaching it to the posts with a wire.
This method is simple and practical if you are short on time and want to make a temporary fence.
And yet it should be borne in mind that for a chain-link mesh, the posts will have to be installed at intervals of 1.5-2 meters, and this will increase the budget for the material. Whereas for a corrugated mesh, a distance of 3-4 meters is sufficient.
But if there are height differences on your site, then this is the only solution if you have chosen the mesh as the material. The sections are already prepared frames from a metal profile, which brings us to a limitation - if they are installed in a downward direction, there will be an open space under the fence, which does not give either safety or aesthetic beauty to the site.
The installation of the sections is easier than stretching the mesh fabric. Ready-made frames are simply attached to pre-installed posts, equipped with the necessary anchors, or even welded to them.
As you can see, the choice of the grid and the method completely depends on your desire to improve the area, the time you have and, of course, the budget allocated for this.
To figure out which material is right for you, you can familiarize yourself with a detailed master class on the selection of materials and installation in a fence.
If you want more clarity and understanding of how to do everything correctly, with the explanations of a seasoned master, then you should watch a video lesson from the channel RemontHelp.com:
The grid itself consists of cells, that is, your site will be clearly visible from the street side. Therefore, it is usually recommended to use this material only between areas, so as not to block the plant from light.
Original ideas for a fence in the country from scrap materials
Every practical summer resident will consider it his duty to save as much as possible and use everything that remains from other projects. Therefore, before taking on the construction of a fence with our own hands, we suggest thinking about whether it is worth hurrying to the store for a net or a picket fence? Maybe get along with the materials at hand?
Then let's see what we have accumulated over the entire time of owning a dacha? And is it possible to make decent fences out of this rubbish?
The answer is yes, you can.
And car tires, and, and the covers from them can become a fence or decoration. Moreover, it will be no worse and no more boring than assembled from high-quality materials.
Tire fence
Let's start with tires, for example. A lot of this good always accumulates, so over time the question arises, where to put them. Recycling costs money, and a fence is also beneficial. The choice is obvious.
Somewhat eclectic
It remains only to fill up the territory well and begin to install the tires on top of each other in a checkerboard pattern, as if laying out bricks, or fix them on the previously installed fence from the chain-link mesh.
By the way, if you build a fence from tires according to the principle of a pyramid, then the land in the protruding parts can be used for flower beds, thus creating a whole green wall.
Fence from plastic bottles
Plastic can be considered the ideal material for a fence. After all, it decomposes in at least 60 years, which means that the fence made of it will not suffer from rain or sun. Although bottle plastic is still soft, and its shape at first glance is not suitable for building a fence, many began to give it a chance and use it for other purposes.
To enclose the entire summer cottage with such a "plastic fence", you will need to accumulate a lot of bottles to create a full-fledged fence.
The small weight of the material makes it easily deformable from physical damage. In addition, if you have accumulated mainly transparent bottles, then such a fence will not provide protection from prying eyes. But the cost of the finished hedge will be small.
If you combine bottles of different colors, then you can collect whole mosaics. Therefore, creative individuals agree to endure flaws for the sake of an original fence that attracts the attention of passers-by.
To create a full-fledged fence from plastic bottles, it is recommended to take the same size of material. And it can already be assembled into a wall, stringing it on a wire, like a curtain, or putting it on top of each other, filling the voids with cement mortar. The outcome will depend entirely on your desire to strengthen the fence or make it more airy.
By the way, bottle caps will also be used. After all, you can make a movable fence of them, and even with any pattern.
This will require many 4-hole drilled covers and meters of wire. Based on the colors that you have, choose a pattern, or better a pattern for embroidery with beads, and then just string the covers in order, as in embroidery, in rows. Then pass the wire through the vertical holes, thus connecting the rows.
If you are simply bored with the old fence, and you still want to put the lids into operation, then just screw them on with self-tapping screws, creating a bright picture-panel on the fence. And now you already have an interesting wall on the site, attracting the attention of kids and pleasing your eyes.
A master class from Soloremont.
However, an ordinary picket fence or an old picket fence can simply be painted in an original way.
Funny pencils
You yourself create a mood for yourself and a desire to visit the country more often!
Do-it-yourself wattle fence in the country: a master class for lovers of rural romance
And if you have ever seen a Ukrainian farm or met huts in the south of Russia, then your heart could not remain indifferent to this peaceful romance. And not even these cute, like toy houses, with a thatched roof and whitewashed walls, sink into the soul, but a wicker fence with earthen bottom hanging from it.
And yet, in addition to the decorative component, the wattle fence is an excellent solution even for a modern summer cottage. Such a fence will not yield to either wood or metal in terms of strength. And in terms of beauty and attractiveness, it will come first among them.
And from the point of view of economy, it fits well into our criteria. After all, weaving such a fence will allow you to realize your creative part, and it will also save your budget.
The flowers are clearly visible
But first, it's worth preparing the material:
- timber or logs as a support and basis for weaving;
- material for weaving (preference is given to willow twigs, although twigs of other trees are also suitable, the main condition is their plasticity);
- gloves;
- shovel;
- sand.
If you are going to weave on pillars already driven in, then first dig them in and cover them with sand, tamp them. After that, you can proceed to the rods themselves. It is necessary to steam the rods so that they become more plastic and do not break when deformed.
You can weave in different ways:
- horizontally skipping twigs with a figure eight between the pillars. This method was borrowed from weavers;
- vertically, between horizontally located lags. Such weaving comes out more decorative than practical. That is why it is used for fences between adjacent sites, but not external;
- diagonally, forming the original wood mesh. This type of weaving is the most laborious, since the rods must be long so that the fence comes out at least of medium height. In addition, each rod is recommended to be dug into the ground for greater stability.
To understand the intricacies of simple weaving and try to make your first wattle fence, we recommend that you look at the video tutorial Oleg Bryukhanov where he shares the secrets of creating a simple yet beautiful fence.
If you prefer a fence made of sections, then a master class will come in handy. Yura Kulakevich where he shows you how to create a vine based wattle fence.
As you can see, the fence is not just a protective structure that hides the summer cottage from prying eyes, lovers of someone else's harvest and stray dogs. A hand-made fence is also a decoration of the territory, allowing you to enjoy every day spent in nature, among the plants we have planted with great love.
Spring work on the site is associated with the improvement of the backyard territory. At this time, summer residents prepare seedlings of flowers and home garden plants for planting, form flower beds and beds, fencing them with small fences or borders. These fences perform several functions - they protect plants from trampling, decorate and zone the site.
Overview of ready-made decorative designs for flower bed fences, front gardens and vegetable gardens
The range of decorative fences for flower beds allows you to purchase a suitable fence without any visible problems, which meets the aesthetic and functional needs of the summer resident. Conventionally, fences are grouped according to the material from which they are made, which accordingly affects the cost of the structure.
Types of plastic fences
Plastic fences for flower beds are presented on store shelves in the following forms:
Metal fences for flower beds, gardens and front gardens
Metal fences have a lot of advantages, and one striking drawback is the price (the countdown starts from 600 rubles). The fence looks great in almost any landscape composition, it has a stylish and expensive look.
metal fences are suitable for open flower beds and front gardens
Forged structures are made according to a project to order, taking into account all the disadvantages and advantages of the territory. It makes sense to install such expensive fences if, according to the territory plan, an open flower bed or front garden is provided.
Concrete products
Concrete barriers perfectly tolerate high humidity, are resistant to aggressive environments and withstand sudden temperature fluctuations. The price for such fences ranges from 200 rubles, depending on the texture, size and decor of the structure.
Ready-made concrete structures for decorating flower beds, flower beds and front gardens are available in two types:
- In the form of ready-made decorative borders of various shapes and sizes, which are installed on a solution or a sand pillow. Such fences are applicable in urban park zones, as well as in suburban areas for zoning the territory.
- Ready-made frames for flower beds, polyhedrons and separate sections for creating multi-level structures, flowerpots and bowls. They can be sunk into the ground or rise on a certain piece of land.
Ready-made decorative fences made of wood
Wooden structures are classics for fencing flower beds, front gardens and the basis for the formation of functional zones on the territory. Due to its naturalness and environmental friendliness, wood fences will organically fit into any classic, modern or rustic landscape.
wooden fences are effectively combined with juicy greenery
The disadvantage of wooden fences for flower beds is the predisposition of the material to decay. To avoid damage to the structure, you should cover the fence with varnish or special means from decay and insect shkodniks every season.
Interesting photo ideas for making fences for flower beds with your own hands
The arrangement of the summer cottage area is not only a painstaking process, but also the opportunity to show your imagination and creativity, creating unusual and original fences for flower beds, vegetable gardens and front gardens. Often, the material that is used for the construction of decorative fences and flower beds is used household items and utensils.
Flowerbed of car tires
Tires from cars have long been used to improve the backyard area. At the moment, there are many technologies for turning a regular tire into a skillful flowerpot. The main thing in this business is safety precautions.
Rope fences
An ordinary rope or decorative rope will help to make an unusual fence from ordinary materials. Such a fence is easy to master with your own hands, without using heavy tools. The main thing is to make the correct markings by placing wooden pegs around the perimeter of the fenced area. When laying the rope, you should lower it a little (do not pull) it.
DIY bamboo fence
Bamboo decorative fences are perfect for a Japanese-Chinese landscape. To frame the flower bed, you will need a ready-made roll-up of bamboo, which is slightly dug into the ground and rests on pegs.
Making a bamboo hedge yourself is pretty simple. The material you need is two sizes of bamboo poles (large for edging the fence and small for filling it), synthetic rope. Tools - jigsaw, crochet hook, drill.
Step-by-step performance of weaving a bamboo fence:
1. Bunches of five or three rods form spans on the fence, the length and height of which is calculated depending on the size of the material (branches). So, for horizontal spans - 12 equal lengths are used, vertical - 30.
2. For convenience, it is better to lay out the diagram of the future structure on the ground, fixing the necessary points with clamps.
3. Temporary connections are replaced with skillful knots using a hook and synthetic cord.
correct knot for bamboo crocheting bamboo
4. Fasten the finished fence with a synthetic rope on the prepared bamboo posts. The underground part of the pillars is impregnated with a solution from decay, allowed to dry and only after that they are dug into the ground. The distance from the bamboo columns depends on the size of the wicker fence.
Gabion flower bed
Gabion is a mesh structure filled with stones. Gabion structures began to be used in the dacha economy relatively recently, but the aesthetic qualities of this fence have become very popular among summer residents. Making a flower bed from a gabion with your own hands is easy, you just need to prepare the materials necessary for this: a mesh, decorative stones, scissors or tongs for metal, wire.
The process of creating a flower bed from a gabion:
- Pre-measure the site and decide on the design of the future flower bed.
- Layers are cut out of the wire, and, forming the desired structure, the ends of the mesh are bent for a strong connection.
- The resulting structure is filled to the top with stones, closed with a mesh and connected with a wire.
Flower beds
Worn jeans can be a great tool for decorating a flower bed, herbalist or flower garden. To do this, you should completely fill the clothes with soil, mixed with stones and sand, then plant any plants in the resulting "vase".
Furniture as a flower bed
Old discarded furniture, which only clutters up a city apartment or a country house, will be an excellent fence for flowers.
Original flower garden from a tree trunk
Eco-friendly and natural material for a flowerpot, which can be placed anywhere in the personal plot, and, if desired, transferred to another location. The idea of a flower bed is simple: a hole is cut in the tree trunk, which is alternately filled with stone, sand and soil, and your favorite flowers are planted.
Kitchen utensils as a fence for a flower bed
Kitchen sink composition, perfectly matches annual alisum and plate and faucet decor.
Plumbing as a fence for flower beds and flower beds
Using a bathtub or toilet as a fence for a flower bed, the uniqueness of the fence will be provided to you.
A flower bed from a bath unusual fence for a flower bed
An unusual fence made of plastic bottles
All kinds of crafts made from plastic containers delight the eye and whip up imagination. There are a lot of ways to use plastic and glass bottles in a summer cottage, the main thing is to come up with your own original and unique hedge.
Summer residents and owners of estates are constantly striving to improve the local area. Not the least role in this is played by a reasonable layout of the site, and a clear delimitation of the land with the help of fences helps to resolve the issue with zoning. You can build a decorative fence with your own hands, using not expensive building material, but improvised means.
Functions and features of the use of a decorative fence
First of all, it is worth deciding what purpose is the installation of such a fence: protection of seedlings and flower beds, zoning of the territory or exclusively decorative?
The first function is the division of the site, the allocation of flower beds and flower beds, the definition of garden paths. All this can be achieved using a low picket fence.
The second function of decorative fences is to prevent unwanted intrusion into the "sacred" territory of the hostess - beds and flower beds. In addition, a clear definition of boundaries is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing.
So, if the site is small, then you can stop at a wicker fence - and it looks beautiful, and does not require special costs, it is easy to create, since it is made from durable flexible branches.
The advantages of installing decorative fences with your own hands
The first advantage of erecting a fence is the originality of the idea, which can be realized with the help of one of the inexpensive materials - wooden rails or branches. In addition, the advantages are:
- delimitation of space - the entire site will be divided into separate functional zones;
- the safety of vegetation - the first shoots grown with such love can damage the carelessness of pets or guests, and the fence, albeit low, will save your seedlings;
- grooming - especially for summer residents, whose main hobby is flower beds and flower beds;
- unity of style - the same decoration for all zones with decorative fences will emphasize the concept of landscape design.
Types of decorative fences from scrap materials for summer cottages and country houses
There are a lot of them, and you can use almost any available material: plastic, brick, wood, stone, rubber.
Plastic
The most popular material for a decorative fence is a plastic bottle, which we often just throw away. It can be positioned both vertically and horizontally, due to which whole compositions are created on the personal plot.
He is one of the available and practically free building materials. The simplest type of decorative fencing is bottles of mineral water, carbonated drinks or beer dug upside down to the base of the neck.
Perhaps the only thing to consider when choosing this type of fencing is the same shape of the bottles. But you can choose the colors yourself.
Advice: in order for such a fence not to be blown away by the first strong wind, the bottles must be filled with any loose material - sand, fine gravel, earth.
In addition, plastic bottles can be used to delimit the direction of garden paths.
Rubber
This "building material" is considered the second most affordable. And all because old car tires are used as a fence!
They will look good in the form of borders for flower beds - whitewashed, painted, ornamented. And if there are enough tires, then you can build a real high fence from them for the local area.
The advantage of such fences is their durability, moisture and frost resistance, availability and the possibility of using them as a "green fence". However, if there are not so many tires, then instead of a whole fence, individual flower beds or even beds can be made.
Advice: the lower crowns should be tightly packed with soil so that the fence does not sag over time and does not fall to one side.
Wood: picket fence, hedge
To make a wooden fence, it is not necessary to purchase lumber, it is enough to use boards, slats and even branches that are at hand.
Advice: wood decays faster than plastic, so before installing the fence, you need to cover the wood with a special antiseptic agent against rotting and insect pests. The treatment can also be done with hot bitumen, covering the part of the wood that will be buried in the ground.
In addition to a decorative fence made of a picket fence, you can make a fence made of slats, imitating a net or a decorative hedge with your own hands, for example, from a grapevine.
Brick
It is another inexpensive fence material. If after the construction there is a brick and its fragments, then the problem of fencing the flower-bed zone will be solved.
Advice: a flowerbed, lined with bricks obliquely, looks best.
However, such a fence serves only as a decorative fence - it cannot provide protection from the invasion of pets.
Glass
Sewed bottles can also be used as a decorative fence for flower beds and flower beds. Looks neat, does not require special costs, and will last longer than plastic and rubber.
A rock
Fences made of natural stone, such as granite, fit into any landscape design, because the material itself is natural. Pieces of material can be laid out in flower beds, mark garden paths with them, in addition, the path itself is laid out with it, which creates a unity of design style.
Tip: to increase the performance characteristics, the stone fence needs to be fastened with cement mortar, and use luminescent paint as a decor, with the help of which an ordinary fence will turn into a luminous one at nightfall. This idea will be an excellent solution for decorating borders along garden paths.
Of the advantages of a stone fence, it is worth noting the possibility of erecting a fence of completely different heights, the strength of the fence and the durability of the structure.
Metal
For those who have a welding machine in their working arsenal, it will not be difficult to build metal fences on the site. On a pre-prepared frame, you can weld cuttings of a pipe or reinforcing bar. True, this option cannot be attributed to the budget, here you have to fork out both for cooking material and high-quality fasteners so that the fence will last for a long time.
There is also a more budgetary option for a metal fence - a do-it-yourself decorative fence made of wire.
In addition to the above fences, you can also use a hedge - the shrub grows quickly, serves both as a decorative decoration and as a fence of the site from the prying glances of passers-by.
DIY decorative fence made of branches
You can make a decorative fence with your own hands from scrap materials in several stages.
Preparatory work
The preparatory work includes several stages, which should be considered step by step.
Main works
Before making the fence itself, you need to prepare tools and materials:
- hand drill;
- wire for fastening;
- small carnations;
- pliers;
- hammer;
- willow branches;
- secateurs;
- supporting material (fittings, pieces of metal pipes, wooden beams, or even thick branches).
Now you can proceed to the direct construction of the fence:
- Installation of support pillars. Pegs are installed in the dug trench (you can use a hand drill for deepening). The step between them will depend on the height of the fence. So, for small fences for a flower bed or flower garden, a fence with a height of 0.5 m is sufficient.Consequently, the distance between the supports should be at least 0.5 m.
- After the reinforcement has been dug in, you should start weaving the fence. To strengthen the structure with the first rod, you can stretch a wire between the supports. It can also serve as a guide for young twigs. The first row is necessarily fixed with the ends of the wire.
- Subsequent rows are woven in the same way. It is important to remember that they must be staggered. And, of course, to strengthen the weave, you can periodically pass a thin wire.
- At the end of the process, it is recommended to fix the ends of the rods using the same wire or nails (if wooden beams were used as supporting elements).
Video: instructions for making a grapevine fence yourself
"Shop" options
If the budget allows, then the materials at hand can be replaced with purchased ones. So, in the stores of building and summer cottage goods, various decorative fences are sold, which will not be difficult to assemble on your own on the spot.
Fence made of plastic elements
- availability of finished parts and ease of installation;
- the ability to build fences both on a flat surface and on a site with a slope;
- flexibility of elements, a variety of shapes, colors and the ability to imitate any natural material (stone, wood, brick);
- light weight, allowing you to easily transfer parts around the site.
- the impossibility of making individual elements on your own, so everything will have to be purchased in the store;
- if some parts are damaged, they will also need to be replaced with custom ones in order to maintain the integrity of the structure;
- poor frost resistance - at low temperatures the plastic collapses, but this can be avoided by removing the decorative fence for the winter in the barn until spring.
Fence made of polymer products
These are polycarbonate sheets mounted on a metal frame.
- aesthetic appearance;
- a variety of sizes and colors;
- high quality material.
- high cost.
Concrete fence
Decorative concrete fences are very popular today and are suitable for any style solution in which the house and outbuildings on the site are decorated.
- durability, strength;
- a variety of forms, types of products;
- the ability to paint in any color, decoration in any style.
- high price.
Despite the so-called budget, hand-made decorative fences will also require some care (stone and brick structures are not considered).
So, a fence made of car tires needs to be restored once a year or two - to remove the old peeling paint and cover the rubber with a new one in order to extend the service life of the fence for several more years.
If your fence is made of picket fence, then the wood, like rubber, needs additional care, namely:
- timely treatment with antiseptic compounds that protect wood from insect pests;
- new painting of the fence.
To extend the life of a wire or other metal fence, a paint repair is required. And this means that it will have to be sanded, degreased before applying new paint. In addition, as you know, any surface cleaned from the old coating is much better (and faster) "grasps" new layers of paint.
As for the hedge, everything is clear. Timely watering, pruning and crown formation will help to grow a real "green fence" on the site.
The above methods of constructing decorative fences for a summer cottage and garden area are budgetary. Owners of private houses, as a rule, purchase ready-made decorative fences whenever possible, which simply need to be assembled on site. However, it should be remembered that a purchased factory product will not replace the original author's one.
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A simple way to create a unique green composition on the site is to make a fence made of plastic. The plastic is durable, chemically stable, does not corrode, does not rot and does not heat up in the sun. Its only drawback is the feeling of cheapness, and sometimes luridness. However, modern manufacturers try to avoid this and offer plastic borders for flower beds, which are difficult to distinguish from stone or wooden ones by eye. 
Here is an interesting solution for a built-in flower bed. In my opinion, it is very beautiful! 
And here is a combination of natural and artificial materials. 
A carefully thought-out and tastefully laid stone border gives any plant composition an exquisite look, as it emphasizes the tenderness and fragility of flowers. 
A single color scheme in the design of both fences and a garden fence looks very stylish. 
And this is a good example of using paving slabs as a fence for a flower garden. 
The main value of the tree is naturalness and complete closeness to nature. Decorative fences made of wood for flower beds are used to create a rural style. Wood is combined with stone, garden figurines, benches and swings. 
The versatility of concrete curbs allows them to be used anywhere in the garden. 
Agree, the part of the flower bed where stones were used looks much more interesting. 
Zoning a space is one of the main stages in creating the perfect landscape design. Tiled paths are a great idea not only for summer cottages, but also for decorating areas near trading houses and office buildings! 
A solid fence for one or several flower beds of low height can also be obtained from massive wooden boards. I am absolutely delighted with this solution! 
To add volume to the site, you can use the brick frame of the flower beds. It just worked out great, didn't it? 
And this is another favorite of mine! Decorative tiles and brickwork are materials that are often used in gardening art. And clearly not in vain! 
The height of the decorative fence is chosen based on the height of the flowers in the flowerbed or lawn. For fencing low flower beds, decorative monolithic paving blocks are ideal. 
Bright fences for flower beds can be made with your own hands from almost any materials at hand, for example, in this version, multi-colored bowling balls were used as a garden decoration. Who would have thought! 
For a neat fencing of the flower bed, you can use a metal decorative fence made of type-setting sections. Looks stylish. 
A special garden metal fence, which prevents the growth of plant roots, should be driven into the ground to the depth indicated in the instructions. This will give you perfectly smooth lawn or flower beds. 
Wooden fences can be very diverse. An excellent solution can be a hedge made of wooden saw cuts, which is easy to build with your own hands. The cross-sections of the logs can be buried in or laid to your liking, for example in a mosaic pattern. 
And the creation of such a fence, you will need to plan in advance. Of course, this is not easy, but the result is clearly worth it! 
I really like this idea. Stylish and modern! 
Unusual placement of a flowering lawn in concrete containers, which also serve as a support for the bench. 
And I just dream of such a design of the local area. Incredibly cozy and atmospheric! 
No matter how lovely and luxurious the flowers are, a flower bed without a fence will have an unfinished look. With the fence, the flower bed is transformed, it becomes neater and more attractive.
In addition to marking the boundaries, the fence also performs other functions: for example, it does not allow plants, especially ground cover ones, to actively spread (crawl) over the site. The side also performs a protective function, saving fragile shoots of plants from the encroachments of walking pets.