Fences By Shauna Dobbie
The white picket fence with bright flowers in front of it makes you dream of an ideal home.
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very fence tells a story. Whether or not that story is one you want to tell depends on your design. You may inherit a fence when you move into a home or you may choose one for cost more than beauty; whatever reason exists behind the design of your fence, there are ways to make it say what you want about your property. There are four purposes for a fence: to keep things in, to keep them out, to delineate a space, and for other aesthetic reasons. There are many styles to consider when choosing a
Solid white fence offers ultimate privacy and a nice backdrop for the flowers in the garden. localgardener.net
fence. Do you want absolute privacy from prying eyes, or no privacy or something in between? Do you want to look rustic or grand? Do you want to make a statement or fit in with your neighbours? Once you’ve answered these questions, you’ll have to review your responses through the lens of practicality: how much it will cost. This could be the deciding factor between whether you get a wooden fence or a stone wall. If your dreams and your pocketbook have little in common, don’t despair; you can always plant along the fence line to make it look fantastic. Y
Wide boards, painted windows and stained glass for a homemade look.
Issue 2
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