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Garden Word of the Day
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Good fences make good neighbors. Fences in and around your garden can create spaces, cause problems, or they can be sturdy helpers. How do fences impact your garden? Fences add perspective While some gardeners (farmers) prefer wide-open, Nebraska-style landscapes, fencing can create manageable spaces. Short fences can line pathways, providing support to a row of tarragon, oregano, or sweet peppers, while a medium-sized fence can block a view of your pool pump and provide afternoon shade for more delicate plants, such as currants. Tall fences create a sense of security and privacy. They also provide structure for vining plants. Fencing materials have an impact, too. A solid brick or stone fence has a very different feel than a crisp white picket fence, a rustic pole fence, or a cedar plank fence. The materials and the construction method used alter the look and feel of your property and your garden. They also impact the way your plants grow. Fences as barriers Neighborhood fences are a great way to keep kids and pets safely at home. A good fence can also block garden invaders, such as deer, gophers, squirrels, chipmunks, and rats. Of course, some of those pests will need more than a wattle fence (or a very tall fence, in the case of deer) to slow them down, but fences provide a good starting point. For burrowing pests, such as voles and rabbits, the fencing material needs to go underground a ways to be effective. Fences and air flow A solid fence can provide serious protection against strong winds. Rather than tearing through your garden, leaving broken stems and branches in its wake, the wind is pushed over and around your sanctuary, keeping everything safe. Sometimes that safety comes at a price: poor air flow. In gardens prone to fungal diseases, poor air flow is a liability. If you have a solid fence and fungal problems in your garden, judicious pruning for good air flow and proper plant spacing can counteract these problems. Fences as climbing structures
Fences make it easy to grow vines and other climbing plants. They also provide a great support for espaliered fruit and nut trees. Fences can also be used in tandem with planting containers. A mounted rain gutter with end caps can transform a bare fence into a strawberry wall. Short walls or railings provide the support needed for container plants that a re prefect for growing herbs, lettuces, Swiss chards, spinach, and many other edibles, without taking up extra space. Fences are also a great place to hang garden tools! Fences block sunlight The same fences that offer protection from wind and marauding pests are the same structures that can block much-needed sunlight. Most garden plants need at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day to thrive. If you have fences, it is important that you take the time to see how much sunlight nearby plants actually get. While a west-facing fence may offer respite from scorching summer afternoon sunlight, an east-facing fence will only provide that protection to your neighbor’s plants. Fence care Some fencing materials, such as chain link or stone, require very little care. Other fences, particularly those made out of wood, have some special needs. Since wod can rot, these tips will help your wood fence last longer:
Make the most out of the fences in and around your garden or foodscape. And, if you have the time, do an online search for “unique garden fence ideas.” There are some gorgeous, creative, stunning ideas out there!
41 Comments
12/20/2020 06:34:01 pm
I liked it when you shared that fences can help offer protection for your loved ones so they can play safely in your compound. My sister just mentioned the other day that she is going to move to a new house next month and it comes with a huge yard where it is a nice spot for her children to play in the evening. I will advise her to install fences so it can help protect them from any harm and threat from the outside world.
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Kate Russell
12/23/2020 06:40:45 am
Thank you, Taylor!
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Kate Russell
2/4/2021 04:51:15 am
Thank you, May.
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3/1/2021 10:04:43 pm
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3/18/2021 07:51:35 am
Fence does not just give protection but also elegance. But there some big brain uses of fences, like the last one. Cyclone fences are commonly used in garden, to give our vines some spaces to crawl to.
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Kate Russell
3/19/2021 05:54:27 am
Thank you, Jennie.
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6/9/2021 03:30:05 pm
I think that it is a really wise thing that you said short fences can line pathways, providing support to a row of tarragon, oregano, or sweet peppers. I think it's best suit to our small house at rochester, traditional wood fencing and fence company fall river ma would meet our needs and we figured that someone local companies could deliver a good one for us
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7/8/2021 03:44:48 am
Finally! I've been looking everywhere for a good list of home fencing tips blogs that won't straight out advertise their services. Thank you for doing the effort of coalescing these. I agree with most of the listed above. I've been through on these and today and I was so happy to learn those things you mentioned above. Thank you!
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7/12/2021 11:25:32 pm
Absolutely! a garden is a piece of land next to a house, with flowers, vegetables, other plants, and often grass. In American English, the usual word is yard, and a garden refers only to land which is used for growing flowers and vegetables
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7/25/2021 09:17:37 am
Great! A great fence will instantly add value to your home or property so hiring a professional with a little bit more cash shall worth it. Last year I have already hired a right Fence Company in Westport for a large fencing installation.This company was fantastic to work with, they did a good job for me any issues come up they are there on time
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8/30/2021 06:31:43 am
Loads of ideas, Thank you for sharing and compiling this article.
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8/30/2021 06:43:07 am
Very Interesting post. It inspired me in some ways and will get up to do this in our garden. Thanks!
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9/6/2021 11:43:04 pm
A fast and simple approach to add a fence to your vegetable nursery is to utilize the moved bamboo fence. It's truly strong, despite the fact that it may appear to be unstable from the get go. Appropriately kept up with, it can endure as long as 20 years, and it has a characteristic protection from termites.
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9/6/2021 11:43:48 pm
An excellent designed wooden fence is for looks just, as it will not keep anything out. Yet, in the event that you have a few harvests that are not annoyed by bothers, this would function admirably. Pretty to take a gander at as well! Simply add some fence posts and make a few examples with various sizes of wood radiates.
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9/10/2021 09:07:00 am
Loads of information. Ill make a bookmark for this, for future use!
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Kate Russell
10/5/2021 11:14:20 am
Thank you!
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10/22/2021 07:43:17 am
Thanks for thoroughly explaining the different purposes of fencing. It's one of those things that at the heart of it, provides the ultimate function as a physical barrier and visual demarcation line, but like a lot of things home-related, there are so many stylistic opportunities with the materials, design, etc.
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Kate Russell
10/29/2021 12:24:05 pm
That's high praise, coming from a professional! Thank you!
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Kate Russell
5/26/2022 07:00:00 am
You're welcome, Jay!
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5/27/2022 03:41:50 am
This is very informative and helpful to those in the planning stage on what to use. I'm happy that I found this post as it gave me really good insights.
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Kate Russell
11/9/2022 08:26:41 am
Thank you, Carol!
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5/31/2022 10:57:33 pm
It is interesting that you mentioned that when looking for fences, we need to be mindful of the quality. My dad mentioned he needs to fence his farm. I will remind him to choose something lasting.
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Kate Russell
6/7/2022 09:17:53 pm
Hi, Kristofer.
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6/8/2022 12:35:48 pm
It's great that you explained that neighborhood fences are a great way to keep kids and pets safely at home. I would imagine that it would be important to make sure that the fences are tall enough that pets and children can't climb them. It would also be important to make sure that the fence doesn't have footholds that could be used.
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Kate Russell
11/9/2022 08:26:25 am
Thank you, Thomas! And, yes, those are just a few of the reasons I leave fence-building to the pros.
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6/9/2022 04:01:28 am
Such an impressive article and it is really very informative, keep up the good work. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Kate Russell
11/9/2022 08:27:03 am
Thank yoiu, Jodi!
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6/17/2022 02:22:39 am
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Kate Russell
11/9/2022 08:28:57 am
Let me know how it turns out, Anya!
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1/10/2023 04:14:34 am
The protection of humans and animals is one of the most common justifications for fences. A fence may keep animals contained in your yard, keeping them from escaping, hurting themselves, or becoming lost if you have kids, pets, or even horses. In addition to your yard, you can be concerned about things like slopes, cliffs, lakes, or ponds. You may prevent someone in your yard from unintentionally falling into a body of water, falling down a cliff, or climbing a precarious bluff by building a fence.
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Kate Russell
1/13/2023 07:25:54 am
Absolutely right!
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3/5/2023 10:12:52 pm
Thank you for sharing this information about garden fencing. Glad to know about this.
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Kate Russell
3/7/2023 05:35:20 am
Thank you for letting me know it was helpful.
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5/3/2023 04:12:41 am
Fences can have a great impact on your garden, as they not only provide a visual boundary but also offer protection from animals and other outside elements. Fences can also provide additional privacy and security for your garden, allowing you to create a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Fences can also be used to create different levels of height and texture, which can add interest to a garden and make it look more attractive. Depending on the type of fence you choose, it can also provide a natural habitat for wildlife, such as birds, which can be a great addition to any garden.
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Kate Russell
5/3/2023 05:10:51 am
I couldn't have said it better myself!
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