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.

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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…

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…

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....

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!

Upgrade the style and privacy of your outdoor space with one of these DIY fence ideas.

Over two dozen cheap fencing ideas so you're the only one enjoying your garden, not the critters around it.