Summer garden fence - the charm of simple things

To grow a tree ... According to a proverb, this action is on the list of what a man should do. The arrangement of the garden is what the members of the family who have such an opportunity do together. After all, a garden is a place where fruits, berries and flowers are grown on a small piece of land. And also, the imagination is shown, and marvelous places are patiently created. The fence of the summer garden serves as a protection and decoration for it. Than to fence the front garden and how to make it a continuation of the garden - we understand together!

Photo - Fencing of the homestead territory

Fencing - general information

Functions

The main functions of fencing are the following:

• Definition Each owner seeks to clearly limit the boundaries of the land belonging to him;
• Zoning In this case we are talking about fences located inside the garden. They can frame walkways, separate flower beds, make room for seating, etc .;
• Protection. It is human nature to protect his property. The fence is designed to provide protection against the passage of animals or uninvited guests into the homestead territory;
• Presentation. From the fence the visitor begins to get acquainted with the house and gets the first ideas about its owners.
• Decoration. Ideally, any design element should not only be functional, but also delight with its aesthetic properties;

Styles

There are many ways to protect the garden and give it extra charm. The style of the fence is determined by the material from which it is made. In this article we will look at the most popular ones:

1. Tree. The very first material which began to be used at arrangement of fences.

It is distinguished by:

• low cost;
• simplicity of design
• ease of processing and installation;
• the possibility of manufacturing custom designs;

The disadvantages of wooden fences include:

• the need to protect wood.

Фото – Styles деревянных заборов

1. Stone, concrete or brick.

• Concrete. As a rule, concrete fences are sold as separate modules. Rarely spilled on the spot and subjected to additional lining.

Photo - Concrete Fence

Helpful advice. Starting the construction of a concrete fence, please note that there are mainly one-way modules on the market. Thus, you can put the modules "picture out" and please the neighbors. Or you can expand the "picture" inside and make yourself pleasant.

• Natural stone

Photo - Fencing for natural stone front gardens

• Brick

Photo - Stone fences

Such fences can stand for more than half a century. Provided a good stone and reliable concrete.

1. Metal.

• Forged fence.

Photo - Forged fence - a sign of prosperity

• Sheet;

Photo - Profiled as a material for fencing

• Grid.

Photo - Mesh fence

1. Hedge

Photo - Fence for perennial garden

It should be noted that this type of fence puts forward a number of requirements not only to the arrangement, but also to care. Among them are the following:

• selection of suitable plants;
• ensuring the correct distance between plants;
• sufficient watering and fertilizer;
• hedge formation.

1. Combined materials

Photo - The combination of several materials in the arrangement of fencing

What influences the choice of material for the fence

Choosing the fence of the front garden, please note that a direct influence on the choice will have:

• Price of materials;
• Cost of work;
• Speed ​​of work;
• Ease of processing material;
• The need for additional details, fasteners, tools;
• Desired lifetime;
• Difficulty in the care;
• Aesthetic properties.

Helpful advice. Choosing the style of garden fencing, try to maintain a unified approach to the architectural design of your site. This will give it greater harmony.

Arrangement fencing on their own

Kinds

Summarizing all known approaches to the arrangement of the fence, we can conditionally identify three main types of them

• Standard fence. It is a modular system. Buying ready-made modules from wire, concrete or wooden shields - you can quickly and relatively inexpensively provide yourself with quite a decent fence for the front garden. The height and width of the fence will be determined by the size of the modules.

Photo - Concrete block fence

• Combined fence. In this case, ready-made modules are purchased, which are supplemented with individual details. This solution is a compromise between the speed and cost of construction, as well as the uniqueness of the project.

Photo - Combined fence of concrete and forged items.

• Customized. Performed by a unique project, which was developed by a design studio or home owners.

Photo - Parade fence of Versailles.

Walkthrough

As can be seen from the above - fencing for the front garden differ in a wide variety. And to choose one of them is a responsible matter.

We propose to consider the process of arranging the fence of wood.

• Marking and determining the amount of materials.
• Choosing a tree. It is preferable to use hardwood hardwood and softwood. You will need shtaketiny and cross beams.

Helpful advice. When choosing wood to pay attention to its humidity. The indicator is allowed not higher than 15%. Otherwise, the fence with time "twist."

• Installing extreme pillars. You need to start from the edge, so that later in the level it would be easier to set up the remaining columns.

Helpful advice. The thread stretched between the pillars serves as an excellent guide.

• Install the remaining pillars. We consider the location of the gate and wicket.

Helpful advice. The depth of the pit intended for the post should be about a quarter of its length.

• Installation of transverse beams. They are better for nailing at an angle to the post.
• The formation of the cut on the fence. It is needed to reduce the area of ​​absorption and protect the wood from water ingress.
• Packing spatagain.

Helpful advice. It is convenient to stuff the pillars using the building level. So you will provide the same distance between them and maintain the vertical.

• Wood processing. In order for the fence to last as long as possible, the wood should be treated with an antiseptic and painted or varnished. When this procedure should be repeated with a certain frequency.

How else to protect a wooden fence can be found in the video

Instructions for the installation of pillars for the fence do it yourself in other articles on our website.

Conclusion

We hope that from this article you have received comprehensive information on the basis of which you can make an informed choice of the type of fence for your garden.

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.