50 Privacy Fence Ideas to Stylishly Seclude Your Outdoor ...

Your home should be the place where you feel the most relaxed, but you might be in need of some privacy fence ideas if your exposed backyard is making it hard to truly unwind. &#;Privacy fencing, either along a property line or around a specific area in your garden, creates a sense of sanctuary, seclusion, and peacefulness,&#; says Janice Parker, a landscape architect based in Greenwich, Connecticut. &#;A garden should, at its best, connect us to nature, and this is simpler to do when you can relax in a peaceful setting. Hidden areas, made with privacy screening, create a sense of mystery, as you do not see all of the garden at once. Mystery makes a great garden!&#;

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Luckily, clever retaining wall ideas and privacy fence ideas (some are even DIY landscaping designs) can ensure your backyard is the secluded oasis you want it to be. &#;A privacy fence does all the work of a typical fence&#;indicating boundaries and keeping people and animals in or out&#;while also blocking views into the yard,&#; says Kevin Lenhart, a landscape designer and design director at Yardzen, one of the nation&#;s largest online landscape platforms.

Here, a guide to building backyard landscaping and a privacy fence&#;whether you use a pergola or a trellis&#;to keep onlookers out and a peace of mind in.

Are privacy fences a good idea?

&#;From an ecological and natural point of view, privacy fences are the least desirable element in the landscape,&#; says Jonathan Fargion, a landscape designer based in New York City. This doesn&#;t mean privacy fences are necessarily a bad idea, just that there are a few considerations to take into account before getting started.

Privacy fences cut the land into lots, which can be problematic for the bugs, insects, and other wildlife that live there. &#;As a rule of thumb, fences should be at least two inches off the ground to let critters the freedom to move between properties,&#; Fargion explains. In general, he says privacy fences make the most sense on small properties, like town house gardens. For larger yards, he suggests making use of natural greenery, like trees, to keep unwanted eyes from infiltrating your space.

How tall can I make my privacy fence?

Fences that are six feet tall should block most views from the ground level. &#;I&#;d advise not going any taller than you have to, both to save on expenses and to limit the shrinking, enclosing effect fences can have on a space,&#; Lenhart says. If you do need extra height, he suggests adding 12 to 18 inches of lattice on the top of a fence, which will add privacy while minimizing the visual impact of a taller fence. If you opt for a natural privacy hedge, these can be much taller and often go up to 12 feet.

What is the best type of privacy fence?

The best privacy fence will depend on each homeowner&#;s goals for the fence and their yard. &#;By necessity, privacy fences must obscure sight lines,&#; Lenhart says. For this reason, many privacy fences are made from solid wood and designed to be completely opaque. If the goal is to have complete seclusion, something solid without any gaps would likely be the best choice.

Looking for fence decorating ideas for your front garden, backyard or even patio space? Then you've landed on the right page.

While a fence is traditionally used to define a boundary and provide security, that doesn't mean garden fence ideas can't also be beautiful and useful in other ways. 

Fencing provides an ideal backdrop for plants, as well as protecting the garden from the extremes of winter weather. 

What's more, according to a recent national survey conducted across independent estate agents, having a well-maintained fence is a great way to ensure you sell your house quickly and secure a top price for your property. 

Fence decorating ideas

To get you started, we've rounded up the best garden fence decorating ideas, that combine functionality with style and will complement your other garden ideas perfectly.

1. Give your fence a modern look

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If you are after a contemporary appearance, then we recommend choosing fence panels with a pale-wood finish. To stop your fence looking dull, hang an outdoor mirror to reflect sunlight and add interest to your patio. 

This is also a smart trick if you're looking for small garden ideas that will make a compact space appear bigger. You'll be surprised &#; and amazed &#; by the difference a mirror can make to any room &#; indoors and out.

2. Set up raised beds against a fence

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Raised flower bed ideas offer endless possibilities for growing crops and flowers, and they are so easy to include into any garden. 

Position raised beds against a garden fence and watch as your plants and flowers cling to the rails and trellis. Beautiful.

3. Turn your fence into a vertical garden

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Turn a simple garden fence into a living wall. Springing up over vertical surfaces everywhere, green living wall ideas can keep buildings cool, improve air quality, reduce noise and act as a magnet for wildlife. It's a no-brainer. 

4. Paint a picket fence

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Paint a picket fence to add vibrancy to the front of your home. And, if you are feeling brave of heart, opt for a multitude of colors for added interest. 

Outdoor paint will not only give your garden fence personality and charm, it will also give the timber added protection &#; making this a beautiful and practical idea for garden gates, too.

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5. Opt for mixed materials

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Mix fencing materials for distinctly unique fence decorating ideas. 

Here, stone and wood have been combined in a criss-cross-style arrangement. This has been done not just for the effect, but also for practical reasons, too. Stone will endure a good soaking from the outdoor shower &#; far better than any wood. 

With a modern garden fence like this, the emphasis is on quality natural materials with an innate beauty of their own.

6. Drape a trellis with climbing flowers

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There&#;s a wide choice of trellis sizes and shapes with lattice or square patterns in wood or willow, making them useful garden screening ideas. 

Attractive in their own right, trellises also look beautiful draped with climbers.

7. Light up a garden fence

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Battery or solar powered outdoor fairy lights are easily wrapped in and around fence, trellis or even hedges and trees for a whimsical effect. 

Outdoor string lighting ideas are wonderful for when the sun goes down.

8. Take your fence decorating ideas to the next level with color

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Bring an extra splash of color to your outdoor space by pepping up fence panels with paint. Go as bold as your dare with the color choice &#; this is your chance to really express yourself.

Before you start, the wood has to be dry, so tackle the job when no rain is forecast for a few days. Avoid very hot days, though, as the sun will dry out the paint before it&#;s had time to generate the wood properly.

9. Use roses to hide an old fence

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Use climbing roses as beautiful fence decorating ideas to disguise a rickety or old garden fence. 

Over the past 20 years, climbing roses have bounced back into popularity, and the market has responded with a range of excellent new varieties. There&#;s nothing wrong with the old ones, but the breeders have improved upon them by offering larger flowers, healthier foliage and more manageable growth. 

This is where such roses as Aloha, Compassion and Penny Lane belong. They are generally healthier and larger-flowered than the old ramblers. 

10. Do away with solid fence panels

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If your property is not overlooked, so you don't need garden privacy ideas, you may not wish to erect solid fence panels. This slatted fence is a softer approach to setting the boundaries of a garden, without making it feel too enclosed. 

The slim gaps between the slats allow a glimpse of the greenery beyond, in a sense extending the view of the garden &#; while still framing the grounds. Allow ivy to thread between the slats for added impact and greenery.

How do you decorate a garden fence?  

Small hanging pots on a fence, filled with trailing plants or annual displays, look bright and cheerful, and enable you to ring the changes through each season. 

You can use smaller window boxes or hanging troughs. Fix directly to the fence or wall, or use a grid to hang them from, but watch the weight. Vertical garden kits offer another planting option for your fence decorating ideas. 

We also recommend that you give wildlife a helping hand, too. Walls and fences can be good for the eco-system. Flowering climbers provide food for bees, moths and butterflies, while denser coverings, such as a wall clad in ivy or Virginia creeper, can also offer potential nesting sites for birds and are a natural home for smaller insects. 

If you prefer your boundaries to be climber-free, insect hotels and bird boxes make attractive and useful decorations.

How do you disguise a fence?

To camouflage a wooden or unsightly fence, or concrete posts, you can use fence decorating ideas such as fixing hanging baskets or small pots to it using specially design clip-on fittings. 

Alternatively, plant climbers, and cover posts and fences with chicken wire to give the plants a framework to attach themselves to. 

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