Surrounding your garden or enclosing part of your yard with a fence can add charm while keeping out, or at least deterring, unwelcomed visitors.
Vinyl
Vinyl fencing comes in many designs including picket, post and rail like you might see on horse farms and privacy fencing where there is no gap between the tall pickets. Vinyl does not require painting and maintenance can be as little as periodically washing to get rid of signs of green mildew.
Wood
Wood fencing offers the appeal of yester-year. Less expensive than vinyl, wood does require painting or staining every few years. Vinyl fence designers mimicked wood fence design, which comes in pickets, post and rail, privacy and even split rail.
Metal
Metal fencing can take you from the unique charm and formality of thin spear-headed pickets to the heavy picket, designed sturdy enough to keep out the most determined visitor. Metal fencing is a good security choice for a pool surround. This type of fence can be made of steel (wrought iron) or aluminum, with aluminum requiring less maintenance than steel. Steel may need repainting as frequently as every two years.
Wire
Wire fencing is an economical and low maintenance means to fence in a large area. The grid formed by the wires is small enough to keep cats from squeezing through. Wire fencing can rust over time unless periodically painted.
Bamboo
Not just for oriental gardens, lightweight bamboo is appreciated for its simple lines. The rails and pickets can be screwed together or for a more rustic appeal, they can be tied together. Bamboo splits easily so it can be a challenge for the do-it-yourselfer.
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