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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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Your fence will look great. How high will it be?
ReplyDeleteThe built-in planters are great. What kind of light will they get?
Of course now you won't be able to hide the fence with plants otherwise the built-in planters would be hidden too...
Just the standard (around here at least) 6 ft. There are two segments being built, the one where they privet was will get fun sun (unless blocked by plants) and the other (behind the shade pavilion) will be entirely in the shade.
DeleteI'm thinking that even if the fence might someday be hidden by plants it certainly won't be in the beginning (that many specimen sized plants are not in the budget) so the planters will be great in the short term.
How exciting! You made a great choice as always! I'd settle for a fence that isn't falling donw and covered with hedera helix. Happy new fence to you, can't wait to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, and it will be so nice to have the one behind the shade pavilion (which is falling down) replaced!
DeleteDid the image perhaps come from here? http://mkieley.com/?p=281
ReplyDeleteDo you know how to drag images onto the Google Images page to find its source?
I love the idea of hanging planter boxes on the fence. Are you going to build it yourselves?
Thanks Alison, that's it! And that dragging thing indeed sounds familiar, but I'd forgotten all about it.
DeleteBuild the fence or the boxes? The fence no, the same guys who took out the privet are doing it. They're my new favorite people. The boxes I might be able to talk Andrew into doing...
It sounds great! I'll wait patiently to see the real thing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like by this time next week it might be done...yay!
DeleteI love this solution: simple, open-but-private, and with a nice modern feel. Another plus of this fence style is that it encourages air movement - your garden will breathe better, and that's good for the plants. I could even see ceramic pots attached to the fence by way of wire or some other kind of holders. Can't wait to see the finished fence!
ReplyDeleteThanks for upping the list of positives Jane!
DeleteExcellent choice Loree! Also read your reply to Gerhard so I presume the planters will slat or unscrew on and off easily? Once plants grow and start to cover the fences you'll have the option then to remove the planters and perhaps use them somewhere else (maybe make a dedicated, moveable stand for them in the future).
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I'm picturing them just slipping over the edge of the board, not at all attached permanently. And yes the moveability (is that a word?) of them is definitely part of the appeal. As the seasons progress they could be moved to fill gaps or highlight something.
DeleteThe little boy in me thought "wow, that fence will be fun and easy to climb!"
ReplyDeleteI love the horizontal design you chose, and can't wait to see it!
Thankfully we don't have many of those visiting these days, but thanks for the warning so I'll consider it if we do.
DeleteAha...so that rustic planting wall took a trip through Loree's head and came out all designy/modern. It will be a standout feature in a garden full of standouts.
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks Ricki!
DeleteLooks like this came from http://mkieley.com/. The only thing I would worry about is protecting the fence from rot, and also that the fence boards be able to withstand the weight of the planter boxes. But if you beef up the planks, I think it is a great idea for what you have planned,
ReplyDeleteYes indeed it did. I am anticipating the same concerns from my husband, whom I haven't mentioned the planter idea to yet.
DeleteI can imagine the dialogue with your husband (believe me!). I look forward to seeing the finished project. The boxes are a particularly nice feature.
ReplyDeleteGuess I better initiate the planter box conversation with him...
DeleteCan't wait to see the finished project. I see another visit to the nursery looming!
ReplyDeleteOr two, or three...
DeleteGreat choice! The horizontal boards will blend in with the planters very nicely.
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Thanks Jim!
DeleteVery exciting, can't wait to see it. And great choice, it will blend in well with the existing fence and also add a bit of interest being horizontal instead of vertical. Look forward to see the planter section filled, I'm sure your plant choices will be great!
ReplyDeleteOh you just gave me a great idea Amy! I started thinking about all the great plants you could plant in them your climate and then I remembered my tiny Grevillea x gaudichaudii. What a great way to highlight it and I'll be able to take it down and protect it in the winter...thanks!
DeleteNot spend alot on a highly decorative fence that you would proceed to hide behind a bunch of plants...hahaha...that made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteYou'd never do anything like that, would you?
DeleteSo this will be done by July , right ?
ReplyDeleteYes ma'm! Although no doubt still looking new. I don't care for "new" I like aged...
ReplyDeleteThis is going to look killer.
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