Several people have asked what design we've decided on for our fence project. While I'm not thrilled with this overall image it is the best I can find of the horizontal style we're going with...
Why is it the winner? A few reasons. When I asked for suggestions several of you observed that often the simple solution is the best. Something easily forgotten when I'm looking at pictures of crazy creative fences. Andrew also made a great point when he mentioned he didn't want to spend a lot on a highly decorative fence that I would proceed to hide behind a bunch of plants (would I do that? of course I would!). Also, while I am fond of horizontal fences I do not care for the ones without spaces between the boards, like this...
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They look like an indoor wall, not a fence. However that said I didn't want gaps like this...
Because when I'm relaxing on the patio I don't want to see into my neighbors yard and visa versa. So the alternating "good neighbor-ish" design affords a little more privacy while still allowing for depth and texture. Lastly it kind of blends with the style currently along the back of our property, which looks like this...
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After selecting the fence style I happened upon this piece at Salvage Works. Some of you might recall I mentioned it had inspired me to put a section like it in our fence.
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What I really meant was that it got me thinking about incorporating planters into the fence. With a gap between the horizontal boards all I would have to do is create a bit of a U-shaped lip on a planter box which could slip over the board and voila! It sounds easy in my head at least. Here's the best depiction I could find online to illustrate the concept.
Sadly I stupidly saved the image without a link to where I found it, so I can't credit the source (bad blogger!) (thanks Alison). Of course the boxes will need to be light, I don't need to damage our brand new fence. Succulents in a soil mix with a lot of light pumice come to mind. Hopefully next up will be actual fence pictures!
All material © 2009-2014 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
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Why is it the winner? A few reasons. When I asked for suggestions several of you observed that often the simple solution is the best. Something easily forgotten when I'm looking at pictures of crazy creative fences. Andrew also made a great point when he mentioned he didn't want to spend a lot on a highly decorative fence that I would proceed to hide behind a bunch of plants (would I do that? of course I would!). Also, while I am fond of horizontal fences I do not care for the ones without spaces between the boards, like this...
They look like an indoor wall, not a fence. However that said I didn't want gaps like this...
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Because when I'm relaxing on the patio I don't want to see into my neighbors yard and visa versa. So the alternating "good neighbor-ish" design affords a little more privacy while still allowing for depth and texture. Lastly it kind of blends with the style currently along the back of our property, which looks like this...
After selecting the fence style I happened upon this piece at Salvage Works. Some of you might recall I mentioned it had inspired me to put a section like it in our fence.
What I really meant was that it got me thinking about incorporating planters into the fence. With a gap between the horizontal boards all I would have to do is create a bit of a U-shaped lip on a planter box which could slip over the board and voila! It sounds easy in my head at least. Here's the best depiction I could find online to illustrate the concept.
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All material © 2009-2014 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.