Garden fences

Beautifully and stylishly made fences for flower beds and flower beds are an important part of garden design. The large number of available opportunities requires careful attention to the choice of what to fence the flower bed with. This article will introduce you to the various options for borders for flower beds or lawns.

The basics of landscape design

Garden fences are an essential design feature of the garden. They not only represent a harmonious part of the landscape, but also limit the flower beds and lawns, giving them completeness.

These landscape details help to zone the area and keep plants growing on it from undue attention from children or animals.

In the second case, the design can be more decorative. One example of such a fence can be a flower bed fence, the height of which is no more than 7 cm.

Sometimes a fence for a flower bed or garden bed performs at the same time another function - the border of the garden alley. In this case, the fence is usually of a more solid, fundamental character.

An example of a fence for a flower bed

In some cases, an additional function of the fence is to limit the growth of flowers growing in the flower bed outside of it. In this case, the fence must be dug into the ground.

If there is a need to protect flowers from the undue attention of children and animals, then in this case it is recommended to use a higher fence. Usually they choose such that its height is 40 cm. However, in this case it is important to do this so that this detail of the landscape does not lose its aesthetic value. This is achieved using fences made of picket fence or clear plastic.

It is important to pay attention not only to the design of each element separately, but also to how they look together as a single ensemble. One of the options that can be used here is the execution of all such flower garden fences in the same color scheme.

For example, the following situation is possible. There is a rose garden in the garden. Each individual flower bed has its own fence. In addition, there is a fence installed around the entire rose garden. At the same time, flower beds are usually fenced with a low, decorative border, for the general fence of the rose garden, a fence with a height of 50 cm is used.

In some cases, when the flower bed is large, it is convenient to lay a narrow passage right through it. This can be done by such means: use wooden hemp dug into the ground.

It is possible to create not only flower beds that are raised above the ground, but also those that are located on two or more levels.

How to fence a flower bed and lawn

If you need to fence flowers growing in a flower bed, you need to think about installing a fence. There are various options for this design, and in order to make your choice, you need to understand what their strengths and weaknesses are.

Made of wood

This material has its own unique advantages: it looks warm and cozy. His advantages include the fact that he:

• does not heat up strongly from sunlight;
• it lacks reflective properties, which does not lead to burns in plants;
• this material is relatively easy and pleasant to work with.

The main problem with wood design details is their fragility. Throughout their existence, they:

1. Are exposed to moisture. As a result, they are prone to darkening, decay and loss of shape.
2. Are fire hazardous. Dried wood burns well.
3. Susceptible to insect infestation. They can eat wood from the inside, turning it into dust.

However, modern industry has developed special impregnations for wood, which compensate for the listed disadvantages. In addition, painting is somewhat good protection. But it is short-lived, and for its renewal it is necessary to remove the old paint and paint again every year.

Various options for wooden fences are used:

1. Picket fence, which is a miniature copy of an ordinary fence. Moreover, not only ordinary, simple boards can be used in it, but also carved ones.
2. A palisade can be used.
3. Sometimes a curb is used that looks like a palisade and is a hemp dug into the ground.
4. A wattle made from pegs and vines driven into the ground.
5. A hedge made of twigs.

When installing a fence made of blockhouses, they need to be buried at least 20 cm in the ground, having previously been cleared of bark. The used height can be any at the choice of the owner, however, it must be borne in mind that the appearance of such a fence should be in harmony with the surrounding design.

Block fencing

The underground part of the logs must be treated with an antiseptic composition so that rot does not form. The underground part can be protected with roofing material - this will protect the tree from the ingress of soil moisture.

It is believed that if such a fence is made taking into account all the necessary requirements, it will stand for at least ten years.

Made of bricks

Often, such a fence for a flower bed looks good if you need to fence a flower bed that is raised above ground level. This is due to the fact that in this situation it is necessary to install not only a decorative detail of the landscape, but also to keep the soil from shedding. At the same time, additional strength requirements are imposed on the fence.

In the manufacture of such a fence, you can lay bricks using clay or cement mortar. However, such an option as dry masonry is also acceptable. In this case, the bricks will be held together by friction and gravity. This fence can be combined with other types, such as a wooden fence.

A profile brick is also produced, which has an unusual shape. With its help, you can make an original fence for a flower bed.

Brick flower bed fence

Stone fence

A fencing made of stone can be a good choice for those who need to enclose a flower bed that is higher than the surrounding ground. This type of fence is usually more costly than other options. However, it is durable and usually does not require attention to maintain its appearance.

Often, such fences are made of stones held together with cement mortar. However, they can consist of flat stones stacked on top of each other.

Around fences made of stone, you can lay out a mosaic on the ground, which continues the pattern of the fence.

It is possible to use not only ordinary cobblestones, but also monolithic curbs, which are usually used to fence the sidewalk.

The fence can be made using slate sheets.

Another option is a stone fence made as follows. Around the flower bed, a 40-50 cm wide depression is cut out in the ground. Large stones are placed in it. The height can be one or two layers. In this case, the fence performs not only an aesthetic, but also a drainage role: with an excess of moisture, it will drain into this circular depression.

Stone fence

Plastic fences

In some cases, plants growing in a flower bed tend to grow, spread outside the flower bed. To prevent this, it is convenient to use a fence that will be dug into the ground. Plastic fences are well suited for this situation.

These fences have important advantages:

• plastic is durable;
• not affected by moisture and is not afraid of rot;
• does not deteriorate from a sharp change in temperature;
• plastic is not hygroscopic.

Such a fence is easy to work with: it is easy to install or dismantle. A wide variety of plastic materials are commercially available that can be used for this purpose.

At the same time, it is easy to find exactly the design that will best match the entire site. In particular, curbs can be used that imitate other materials: wood, stone or metal.

There is a garden constructor on sale that is designed to form various options for such fences.

Plastic fence for flower beds

Metal fence

During installation, this type of fence can simply be driven into the ground to a certain depth. This will not allow flowers from the flower bed to grow beyond its borders.

In addition, the use of iron or other metal provides great opportunities for design. Fences can be welded, forged or cast. These fences are expensive to make, but they are not only beautiful but also durable.

The main disadvantages of a metal fence for a flower bed – this is:

1. The high cost of such products.
2. The fence should blend in harmoniously with the surrounding design, but metal details may not be appropriate in all cases.

One of the relatively simple options for a metal fence is a palisade made of pipes dug into the ground. In this case, you can pour sand or small stones into them.

DIY fences for flower beds

Although it is quite possible to arrange a fence for a flower bed or lawn using purchased materials, a do-it-yourself fence for a flower bed is has its advantages:

1. Hand-made borders will be original.
2. The cost will be significantly less than when using the purchased options.

There are various options for this design.

Bottle fence

One possible way is to use old plastic bottles. In this case, they must be buried in the ground with their necks down so that when installing the curb, all bottoms of the bottles are at the same height. For this purpose it is possible to use bottles made of plastic of various colors. In this case, you can leave them empty or fill them with something. Filled ones are more preferable, because in this case they will not lose shape over time.

Use of tires

It is easy to find material for such a fence. So you can do not only flower beds located inside one tire, but also those that are much larger. In the latter case, in order to make a long enough curb, it is necessary to cut several tires and connect them into one large closed line. If necessary, the tires can be colored appropriately.

Tires

Old records

A fence for a flower garden with your own hands from scrap materials can be made from old vinyl discs. In this case, they will need to be dug into the ground by about half.

From cement

One option is to use a wide and flexible hardboard tape to make the curb:

1. First, you need to dig a groove of the desired shape, in accordance with the drawing.Its depth and width should be such that the hardboard tape covers them.
2. Wooden pegs should be driven in along the edges of the groove, which will have to support the edges of the tape. They are located at a distance of one meter from each other.
3. In the resulting trench, pour the solution to the upper edge. Then it needs to be leveled when the time comes. After that, the top surface must be covered with acrylic sealant.
4. After everything is ready, the cement curb must be placed around the flower bed, having previously dug a depression of the appropriate size for it.

When making a curb, it can be divided into pieces suitable for carrying.

Maintenance of flower beds

After installation, the fence must be looked after so that it is durable and does not lose its appearance. The method depends on the type of fence.

1. It is necessary to check for damaged parts at least every six months and replace them.
2. If necessary, you need to pay attention to the condition of the paint. If it is cracked, damaged or crumbled, it must be repaired. This is especially true for metal fences, where the paint additionally serves to protect the metal from rusting.
3. If children or pets could loosen or break sections of the fence, it should be inspected and repaired regularly.

Using a fence for a flower bed or lawn opens up possibilities for various design solutions. It is important to choose the right option that suits your particular case.