Many homeowners will be forced to get a fence around their home for security reasons. However, a fence can provide you with a great deal more than mere protection from external dangers. Not just a barrier, a fence can transform the visual appeal and functionality of your outdoor space in incredible ways.
Privacy
As more and more people populate the world, even the most remote villages are quickly becoming more and more crowded. A relatively tall garden fence can help restore your sense of privacy without you having to move to the far ends of the world.
Fences can also act as a buffer to unwanted noise, especially if you are living near a busy road. The enjoyment and peace your outdoor space can provide for you is often closely dependent on privacy.
The varied range of styles available make fences particularly adaptable to the degree of isolation you are looking for and ensure that you can still enjoy the sunset without having to change out of your bathrobe.
Keep Passers-by Out and Pets In
Even though security might not be your main concern, it might get tiring having to remind people not to walk across your lawn. A few centimetres of fence are sometimes enough to communicate the outline of your property to passers-by. Similarly, you might have just adopted a reckless young puppy but do not wish to sacrifice your garden view or sunlight.
A short fence will make sure that your pet can enjoy the outdoors, without you having to worry about them running out onto the street at any time of the day.
Optimizing Space
A well-designed fence will exploit every inch of floorspace to restructure even the smallest of gardens. Optimizing the space to make it more functional and attractive, will in turn maximise your enjoyment of it. Selecting the right material to suit both the geography of your outdoor space and your taste is essential in making your fence feel part of your environment instead of it just running around it.
Stopping Weeds
Not everyone is a keen gardener, so if your neighbour cultivates more weeds than plants, you might wish to consider putting a fence up. As lovely as the Smalltalk might be, adding a fence can stop unwanted plants from spreading to your precious lawn and vegetable bed.
Concealing Unappealing Views
Whether your home is close to a road or a manufacturing plant, there are plenty of reasons why you might wish to keep the sights out of your lovely garden. An attractive fence is the perfect way to make you forget about all these unpleasant sights
Style Adds Value
For homeowners who like to entertain the possibility of one day renting out or selling their homes, having a fence can significantly increase the value of a property. Skillfully designed fencing can transform your outdoor space both in terms of structure and visual appeal.
A style which compliments the local architecture will give it a more finished look, on the other hand, a more contemporary or unique design can make your property stand out. Instead of remodelling your entire home, incorporating a more modern fence can considerable alter its overall appearance for a much smaller cost.
Start your landscaping journey today by contacting Clearspace Groundcare Solutions for more information on how to fence your home. Send us a quick message on Facebook Messenger here to get in touch with one of our expert landscapers today or call us at 0116-321-4951 for a complimentary phone consultation.