The area in front of a fence is a space that can generally be used to improve the look of a property. Some people make use of it, while others focus only on filling the space on the inside of the fence. Why is the area in front of a fence worth decorating? Read on for some creative ideas on what to do with it.
The area in front of a fence
Landscaping the area in front of a fence brings a number of benefits:
- more privacy and better security,
- dense planting traps dust and reduces noise coming from the road — a natural protective barrier,
- a better look across the whole property — a beautiful calling card for the building.
And what if you neglect the area in front of the fence? Visitors may judge you for it. Mess in front of a property, weeds along the fence or uncut grass generally reflect badly on the owner. Make sure it is not only the garden that looks beautiful and well kept — take care of the space in front of the fence too, because it acts as your calling card.
Wondering how to landscape the area in front of a fence? Let us get down to specifics. Here are the most popular ideas that property owners go for.
Planting in front of a fence
A frequently chosen way of improving the space in front of a fence is planting grass, shrubs or flowers. What matters is choosing plants that need no special care and cope well with unfavourable growing conditions:
- a hedge — an excellent way of increasing privacy; Chinese juniper or spruce work well,
- climbers and grasses, such as climbing hydrangea or Chinese silver grass, flowering beds or undemanding shrubs (a row of shrubs) — choose plants that cope with difficult conditions and look beautiful in summer and winter alike.
Rock, stone and bark
Another way of arranging the space in front of a fence is spreading bark chippings over it. Decorative bark or stone sets off classic and modern fencing alike.
Other practical ideas for the area in front of a fence
If the area in front of the fence belongs to the property owner, creating a practical space there is another good solution. You can place garden structures there (shrines, statues, water features and other garden architecture) or more functional items (a swing seat, a bench or a bin store shelter).
Choosing the type of fence
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