In my yard i opted for a 5 foot high custom fence design that looks good from both sides happy neighbors and has a little more character than your standard wood slat fence.
Ideas to make my fence higher.
Taller fences can provide shade from the sun they can hide an eyesore such as a garage or old shed and higher fences lead to improved security.
While trees vines and shrubs are often the best long term solution adding onto a fence or screen is a fast way to get privacy now.
Have a look at these ideas for extending the fence you have to block out your neighbours.
This 4 rail horse fence can be built from scratch.
It comes with a great tutorial to walk you through each step of the process.
Higher fences can also offer increased safety for exercising dogs and for children playing.
A high fence can provide your property with extra privacy and security.
These photos were taken on local garden tours.
I realized when i was putting this together that i don t have any pictures of just the fence.
By extending fence height you can get rid of some annoying or outright dangerous situations.
The clematis vine fills it in nicely.
Or are they planning a garden re design of their own which might affect how they feel about your choice of fence.
However the great thing about this fence is that it is pretty to look at would work well with most livestock and should be much less expensive considering you are building it yourself.
Some use freestanding structures with.
In areas where there is a restriction on wall and fence height to the front of a house the addition of a planted screen is a clever way to get around these regulations and gain a few more precious feet of privacy.
I hope you have found some privacy ideas to use in your garden.
In england you need to get planning permission for fences higher than 2 metres 6ft 5.
Before you build anything check your local bylaws and ordinances to.
It s a way to make a fence taller without creating a solid wall.
Creating a secluded tranquil atmosphere they also make great sound barriers and offer your garden a natural rustic feel.
But you can often get planning permission.
Because i ll share with you the best ways to make a fence taller.
The higher the neighbor s view the closer you want the privacy screen to your sitting area.
These photos from local garden tours show creative ways to improve the privacy in a garden and add some vertical interest.
Apr 9 2012 home improvement information about building an extension to a fence using treated wood lattice.