Try these 12 beautiful and inexpensive fences for your property
Marking off one's space with a fence is not only a necessity dictated by the desire to keep human or animal intruders away from what is dearest to us. Often the fence also becomes a pretext to express something about oneself to the outside world, an attempt to guarantee the privacy necessary for all our most private affairs or to keep neighbors who are a bit too nosy at bay.
There are fences made of many different materials, some very expensive, others cheaper, each of which responds to specific needs and suits different tastes, but it will certainly not be difficult for you to find your ideal solution.
We suggest below 12 beautiful fences that will allow you to achieve your goals without lightening your wallet too much.
1. Metallic chain link
Metal chain link fences are perhaps the cheapest solution and are ideal for animal enclosures or very large gardens. Perfect for those who love the urban style, they but can easily be covered with cloths, wooden posts or hedges to ensure privacy.
2. Tall, evergreen hedges
Tall, evergreen hedges are ideal for those who want to ensure maximum privacy in every season of the year. Suitable for houses in densely populated areas, they will allow you to sunbathe in a bikini or play in the grass with children and pets without being seen by passers-by. It will be like having an oasis of peace one step away from city traffic.
3. Pallets
If you want a wooden fence but don't want to spend money, the ideal solution is DIY with pallets. These versatile materials are also perfect when used as a fence. Easy to install and customize, they will allow you to create beautiful and robust fences at almost zero cost.
4. Wooden slats
If your fence has the sole purpose of marking your property, a wooden, slatted fence is for you. It consists of two rows of slats/planks, usually cedar or chestnut, installed horizontally on vertical posts. Leaving a lot of open spaces, the amount of material used is considerably less than with more solid fences, resulting in significant savings. You can choose treated pine instead of naturally rot-resistant woods for additional savings.
5. Corrugated iron
If you are looking for total privacy but don't want a hedge, corrugated iron sheeting is the solution for you. Perfect for those who love the industrial style, this fence is much lighter than those in other materials and can easily be DIYed, even using recycling sheeting, perhaps from an abandoned shed.
6. Trellis
Ideal for those who want to mark off an area within a private garden, to separate balconies or gardens from adjoining apartments or relaxation areas in your garden, this type of fence is very light and adds considerable charm to the your outdoor areas. Overgrown with vines, climbing roses or jasmine, it helps to beautify your courtyard while giving more privacy to the area.
7. Picket fence
A great classic of fencing, a picket fence is perhaps the most beautiful solution amongst economic fencing options, as well as being the first that comes to mind. The fence consists of vertical pickets placed 2-10 cm apart, installed on horizontal poles. It allows for great customization both in the decoration of the pickets and in the colors used.
8. Bamboo
This fast-growing plant can be used both as a "living" fence, by planting specimens of the clumping variety along the perimeter of the garden, and by using bamboo poles driven vertically into the ground. For lovers of a tropical style and bungalows.
9. Willow fences
The willow is a very flexible plant, whose branches can be used to make horizontal panels that provide privacy and charm to your garden. It can be bent at will, even creating special designs in your fence. And hazel is often also used for the construction of horizontal fence panels.
10. Dog's ear fence
A modern reinterpretation of the classic picket fence, this type of fence is built using poles with more rounded-off tips (similar to the ears of dogs).
11. Vertical gardens
Perfect for those who don't want to give up the pleasures of gardening despite having little space available, a vertical garden is also an excellent idea for an inexpensive fence that guarantees privacy.
12. Wire
We finish with an extremely easy and cheap fence to make, which at the same time retains the rustic charm of the countryside. Also ideal for animal enclosures, this type of fence is made with simple wire grids mounted in wooden frames. To guarantee a little privacy, you can choose to plant climbing plants or hedges near the fence or cover it.
Which fence do you prefer for your garden?
