garden picket fencing

August 26, 2009

Choosing Picket Fencing For Your Garden

There are two types of fencing that I really like picket fencing and bamboo fencing. Both of these can really set off your garden and make it look great. Today I will look at picket fencing, what type of gardens it looks good in and how to use it effectively.

Choosing a picket fence design.

Putting a picket fence in your garden can really make your plants pop. Particularly if you go with a traditional white picket fence look. There are several styles available to choose from as well as many materials. You can use it as a backdrop for your flowers like shown in the picture at the top of the page. This is a great way to use garden fencing. You can also use an picket fence edging as a border around your bed. Like shown in this product:

	Calaisio Oval Bread Basket with Edging - Large

The basic rule of thumb is to use one or the other, but not both as it can make your garden look messy. With that being said, you can use both if you are careful and use the 4 foot picket fence as a border for your yard and use the edging strictly in your garden.

Using A Wooden Picket Fence

Using wood for your garden fencing is a classic way to go. Wood had been used for as long as people have been putting up fences and definately gives a classic look. You can paint or stain wood any color you like. The only downfall to using wooden fending products is that they do require regular maintanence.

Using A Vinyl Picket Fence

Many people in recent years have started using vinyl in their fence designs. The reason? Vinyl is nearly maintenance free. It is a great product for people who want to set it and forget it, and it looks good too, especially in white. The only downside to vinyl is that if you want a true wood look, you won't get it with a vinyl product.

No matter what you choose garden picket fencing can really make your flowers stand out.

Picket fencing is a classic in garden designs so it is hard to go wrong. You can plant nearly any style of garden outside of Asian or Dessert style gardens and have them look great with this type of garden fencing. My favorite type of garden with a white picket fence is a rose garden. They are just perfect that way.

Happy gardening!