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Back Garden Fence Ideas and Designs

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THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
NOTO ArchitectsNOTO Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden fence in London.
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Danielle SykesDanielle Sykes
Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a country back garden fence in Boston.
Hyde Vale
Hyde Vale
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
John Davies
Photo of a world-inspired back garden in London.
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
This veggie bed is accessible from every angle and easy on the back - everything grows right in front of you...no bending over required. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton
Elegance in Design
Elegance in Design
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
Medium sized traditional back garden fence in DC Metro with gravel and a wood fence.
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
This is an example of a large contemporary back partial sun garden fence in Vancouver with concrete paving.
Formal Garden
Formal Garden
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Large classic back formal fully shaded garden fence in Chicago with natural stone paving.
European Chateau Patio - Memorial, Houston
European Chateau Patio - Memorial, Houston
Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.
Traditional, european style home with English garden with climbing fig ivy. Boasts container-grown citrus trees, outdoor lounge seating and tranquil, manicured landscape.
Custom steel gates with raised bluestone reflecting pool
Custom steel gates with raised bluestone reflecting pool
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Liz Linder (www.lizlinder.com)
Photo of a traditional back garden in Boston.
South Austin Landscape
South Austin Landscape
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Photo of a classic back garden fence in Austin with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Pen Key Club, Islamorada
Pen Key Club, Islamorada
UserUser
photography by Barry Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden fence in Miami.
Q. Le
Q. Le
brucelebrucele
Designed and photographed by Q.Le
World-inspired back garden fence in Toronto.
Laurel Road: Evergreen Consulting and E2 Homes
Laurel Road: Evergreen Consulting and E2 Homes
Evergreen Consulting / 4EGCEvergreen Consulting / 4EGC
E2 Homes Modern ipe deck and landscape. Landscape and hardscape design by Evergreen Consulting. Architecture by Green Apple Architecture. Decks by Walk on Wood Photos by Harvey Smith
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden fence in London.
County Farmhouse
County Farmhouse
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
This is a newly built home located in Clinton, New York. The farmland entrance has native plantings and perennials. We designed the split rail cedar fence to highlight the entrance and speak to the hisorty of the surrounding farms.
Bonita Bay Addition and Remodel
Bonita Bay Addition and Remodel
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Amber Frederiksen Photography
World-inspired back fully shaded garden fence in Miami.
Shimmon Residence
Shimmon Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Claudio Santini
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden fence in San Francisco.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis, Photographer
Inspiration for a classic back garden fence in New York.
Modern Side Yard Gate
Modern Side Yard Gate
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A modern horizontal steel (wrought iron) gate closes off the backyard. The double gate design allows for wide access.
Small modern back xeriscape full sun garden fence for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Large classic back full sun garden fence for summer in San Francisco with gravel.

Back Garden Fence Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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