Living fence ideas

Natural fences constructed of shrubbery, trees, or flowering bushes are attractive and environmentally friendly havens for songbirds, butterflies, and other desirable fauna. These living fences also provide an eye-catching way to define your property’s boundaries, and they serve as effective and visually pleasing privacy screens—as the adage says, “good fences make good neighbors.” Here are 11 ideas for integrating a natural fence into your own property.

Discover how to make your living willow fence. Get tips and strategies to make the process a breeze.

Fences provide us privacy and has many functions. They are great to protect your gardens from prowling paws and frolicking feet. It is also create advantageous micro-climates in your gardens, creating sun pockets or shaddy edges where different plants can nestle comfortably. While many people opt for new-fangled fencing options, the living fence has a lot of possibilities that others don't. Living fences will block wind, which helps in maintaining soil moistness and preventing soil erosion…

Living next to nosey neighbours can be annoying, but there are several affordable strategies to restore your privacy. From using trellis plants that offer green coverage to installing a simple corrugated iron fence, there are options that suit every Australian garden. Each method provides a great way to design your outdoor space while keeping prying eyes away. Check out our ultimate guide to find the best ways to enjoy your backyard peacefully, relying on tips that won't break the bank.

If you are thinking about planting a new hedge and having doubts about which plant is the best for you, we offer a list of the most popular ones so you can choose whichever suits you best. Hedges are a necessary part of every garden, providing privacy, blocking wind, or…

Discover 10 effortless yet ingenious ways to enhance your outdoor area with stunning fence line landscaping ideas. Elevate your backyard into a serene and captivating oasis that will impress all who pass by.

If you’re looking for a way to create an awesome living privacy fence, check out this list of evergreen shrubs and trees that make for a great privacy fence as they grow to maturity!

If you want to cover an ugly chain-link or some other fence, these ideas will help. While plants are often the best long-term solution, there are also improvements you can do today.

After a wandering bull ate my pigeon peas I realized I needed a fence -- quickly. Problem: I rent my property and really don't want to spend money on new infrastructure. Solution: Plant a living fence! So I did, and I filmed the process....

Whether you're looking to corral animals, add curb appeal, or make your property more private, these fencing ideas won't break the bank.