Garden fence and gate
Sophie Dickson
7 years ago
Hello,
We have just had a garden fence done at the end and sides of our garden as well as some decking. We now need ideas on what we should do with the gate and also the side fences as we would like to create more privacy. I'm not opposed to trellis for the sides but I don't like the traditional trellis style, we would like something more modern.
Thank you!!
We have just had a garden fence done at the end and sides of our garden as well as some decking. We now need ideas on what we should do with the gate and also the side fences as we would like to create more privacy. I'm not opposed to trellis for the sides but I don't like the traditional trellis style, we would like something more modern.
Thank you!!
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catherinehale7
7 years agopethuxley
7 years agoAdding a trellis to the existing low fence would allow you to train climbing plants giving you the privacy you want without the stark high fence. We had a similar issue with our back garden fence which was no more than 5ft high (total) atop a low wall. We added a square trellis attached to firm vertical supports that were then screwed to the existing fence. Even without plants you'll be surprised how much difference an attractive trellis will make before any plants establish themselves. The attached picture shows our trellis with wisteria growing through it. Look online for different trellis styles, there are many! Good luck.
Sophie Dickson
7 years agoGreat ideas! Do you think I would be able to do something similar to the picture I have attached for the gate? And what colour would you recommend doing this?
pethuxley
7 years ago
samharwood87
7 years ago
PROPeter Reader Landscapes
7 years agoThese ideas for extra screening with plants are great and the advice on lighter colours is great too. Plants - if you choose the right ones - are great for screening and softening hard landscaping such as fences. A type of trellis that is very chic is the horizontal trellis. Here is a close up photo of a section with a clematis (Polish Spirit) climbing through it and another showing a deck with softened horizontal trellis behind it.
PROGarden Gates Direct
7 years agoHi Sophie, If your looking for an eye catching gate this option is currently one of our most popular designs.
PROThe Contemporary Fencing Company
7 years agoHi Sophie,
We offer Cedar slatted panels that could be attached to the inside of your existing fence. Our fencing system is very simple to use and we can make the panels to fit exactly. Hope this helps.
N7 Design Studio Ltd.