Finding the Perfect Fence for Your Garden
The proper fencing can completely transform your garden, enhancing its appearance, practicality, and overall value. Whether you’re drawn to the sturdy, timeless style of feather-edge fencing or the modern charm of decorative panels, choosing can feel challenging with so many options. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ve put together clear, expert advice to help you make confident, informed decisions. Discover each fencing option’s key features, benefits and styles and find the perfect fit for your outdoor space. Together, we’ll help you create a beautiful and functional garden.
What is Feather-Edge Fencing?
Feather-edge fencing is a timeless and versatile choice, highly valued for its durability, adaptability and classic appearance.
This type of fencing features overlapping wooden boards arranged vertically to create a strong, continuous panel. The overlapping design enhances privacy by eliminating gaps and adds an extra layer of strength and weather resistance, making it an excellent option for withstanding harsh outdoor conditions over time.
Feather-edge fencing offers versatility and suits a range of outdoor spaces, from large and small gardens to commercial properties. Its solid construction provides reliable security, helping to keep your space safe and secluded. Additionally, it can be customised to fit specific heights and styles, allowing you to achieve a look that complements your property while maintaining functionality.
Benefits of Feather-Edge Fencing
- Durability
- Cost-Effective
- Customisation
- Traditional Look
How Long Will Feather-Edge Fencing Last?
With proper installation and maintenance, a well-constructed feather-edge fence from Grangewood can last 10-15 years. Our feather-edge boards are pressure-treated, and with proper installation techniques —such as overlapping and securing them with galvanised nails —you can effortlessly maximise their lifespan.
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What Are Decorative Fence Panels?
Decorative fence panels are perfect for homeowners looking to add a stylish, modern touch to their gardens while maintaining privacy and functionality. These panels are available in various designs, including the elegant Omega lattice and the classic diamond trellis. Each offers a unique, ornamental finish for your outdoor space.
Crafted from high-quality materials, decorative fence panels enhance the visual appeal of your garden and provide durability and weather resistance, ensuring they stand the test of time. Whether creating a cosy backyard retreat or framing a lush garden, decorative fence panels are a versatile and attractive solution to elevating your outdoor living area.
Benefits of Decorative Fence Panels
- Aesthetic Variety
- Ease of Installation
- Durability
- Value Boost
How Do You Install a Decorative Garden Fence?
Installing a decorative garden fence can be straightforward with the right tools and preparation. Start by measuring and marking the boundaries of your garden to ensure accurate placement. Next, decide which fence panels and posts you need based on your chosen design. Dig post holes at required intervals, ensuring each hole is deep enough to securely anchor the posts. Place the posts in the holes, secure with postmix and check they are perfectly vertical using a spirit level. Once the posts are set and stable, attach the decorative panels using screws or brackets.
To complete the look, add finishing touches, such as post caps, to your timber posts. Proper care during installation ensures the durability and aesthetic appeal of your new decorative fence.
Feather-Edge Fencing vs Decorative Fence Panels
How to Attach Trellis to Feather-Edge Fencing
Can’t decide between feather-edge boards or decorative panels? Why not combine the two?
Adding a trellis to a feather-edge fence is a great way to extend its height, increasing privacy or aesthetic value. Secure the trellis panels with brackets or screws at the top of the fence posts. Ensure they’re firmly attached to handle wind and weather.
Make the Right Choice for Your Garden
Both feather-edge fencing and decorative panels are excellent options, depending on your garden’s needs, style, and budget. Feather-edge fences might be your best bet if you prioritise strength and affordability. Decorative panels lead those focused on aesthetic appeal and ease of installation.
Explore high-quality feather-edge boards and decorative fence panels in stock at Grangewood Fencing, along with everything you need to create the perfect garden fence.
Do you need further assistance? Our expert team is here to help you make an informed choice that blends style, function, and durability. Contact us today!
Whether you’re a homeowner revamping your garden, a keen gardener upgrading your outdoor space, or a landscaper working on larger projects, choosing the right fence posts is essential. Thanks to their durability, aesthetics and efficiency, more and more people are turning to concrete fence posts for their many advantages.
From their impressive durability to eco-friendly credentials, concrete fence posts offer practical solutions for DIYers and professionals. Here are five reasons they could be the perfect addition to your garden fencing project.
1.Durability and Longevity
When it comes to durability, concrete fence posts are second to none.
Unlike some wooden fence posts, which are susceptible to rot, decay and insect damage, concrete is built to last. This makes it perfect for withstanding the unpredictable British weather, even strong winds, heavy rain and snow.
Concrete posts don’t warp, crack or break easily, meaning your fencing will stand the test of time. A well-installed concrete fence post can last decades, potentially outlasting the rest of your fence, which makes it a smart long-term investment.
- Resistant to weathering such as rain, frost and UV exposure
- Impervious to insect damage & rot
- Lifespan of 25+ years
This kind of longevity dramatically reduces maintenance and replacement costs over time.
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2. Minimal Maintenance
Compared to their wooden counterparts, which require staining, treating and repairing rotted sections, concrete fence posts are the epitome of low maintenance, requiring no painting, sealing or chemical treatments to stay in excellent condition.
They only need a quick rinse with a hose or pressure washer to remove dirt or moss for occasional cleaning. This is ideal for busy homeowners who want their garden to look sharp without spending hours on upkeep.
You can save time and money with fewer ongoing costs and reduced labour requirements.
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3. Strength and Stability
Garden fencing isn’t just for show; it must be functional and stay secure through storms and daily wear and tear. This is where concrete fence posts shine.
Their superior strength makes them ideal for withstanding high winds and providing robust support for heavy fence panels, such as closeboard or decorative timber fence panels.
Concrete posts securely anchor into the ground, especially when installed with tailored materials like rapid-set post concrete, ensuring they won’t lean or move over time.
And if you’re wondering, “How deep should a concrete fence post be in the ground?” to ensure maximum stability, the rule of thumb is roughly one-third of the height of your post. For example, if you’re installing a 6ft fence, you would typically use an 8ft post and bury at least 2ft of it in the ground.
4. Environmentally Friendly Choice
When considering the environmental impact of your fencing, concrete can be a surprisingly sustainable option because it can be recycled or repurposed when its lifecycle ends.
Although concrete manufacturing has an initial carbon footprint, its longevity and low maintenance more than offset this over time. Additionally, because concrete fence posts last significantly longer than other alternatives, you contribute less to waste and resource consumption.
For eco-conscious gardeners and landscapers, concrete provides a dependable and sustainable fencing option that aligns with modern values.
5. Versatile Aesthetics to Complement Your Space
Concrete fence posts offer a variety of styles, finishes and even colours to complement any garden or property design.
From sleek, modern lines to textured or stone-effect finishes, concrete posts can seamlessly blend with wooden, metal or composite fence panels. You also have the flexibility to paint concrete posts with high-quality masonry paint, giving you complete control over how they fit with your garden style.
For example –
- Closeboard fencing looks striking and contemporary with recessed concrete posts.
- Decorative picket panels pair beautifully with slimline concrete supports
- Composite panels get added durability and a polished touch with slotted concrete posts
Explore our range of wooden fence panels for inspiration on which to pair with your concrete posts.
Make the Switch to Concrete Fence Posts Today
Concrete fence posts are an excellent long-term investment, offering durability, stability and style. Concrete posts are the way to go for homeowners, gardeners, and landscapers looking to create fences that last decades and require minimal maintenance.
Are you ready to enhance your garden or project with robust and versatile fencing? Browse our full range of concrete fencing products today.
Or, if you’re still weighing the pros and cons, explore our detailed guide, ‘Concrete Fence Posts: Everything You Need to Know’ for more information.
Grangewood Fencing can provide expert advice on selecting the proper fencing for your garden.
Decorative Fencing Ideas for Small Gardens
We have put together some brilliant Fencing Ideas for Small Gardens to help you realise the untapped potential of your outdoor space.
Fear not, small garden owners. , there is often a fine line to tread when it comes to finding the ideal fencing, meaning that many homeowners are missing out on the joy that their own personal outdoor space can provide.
Some fencing products have the potential to dominate a smaller space, making it seem too confined, while the opposite end of the scale is that fencing that is too short may not offer the desired level of privacy.
Pinterest and other sites can also be a fantastic place to discover new garden design ideas.
Maximise Space, Maintain Privacy, Enhance Style
Need to find the perfect mix of privacy, openness and light? Look no further than lattice style fence panels.
The interwoven design of these panels allows sunlight to filter through, meaning that your garden space can feel light, airy and open without completely compromising on privacy.
The subtle lattice detailing on decorative fence panels elevates the aesthetics of your garden, adding a minimalist appeal. These panels can be accentuated further by incorporating climbing plants.
This added burst of colour provides a focal point for your space and allows you to create a natural feel to your small garden.
Decorative fence panels from Grangewood come in a wide range of style options, making them suitable for all manner of garden spaces, including fencing for small front gardens.
Dual Purpose Design
Our Square & Diamond Trellis panels are versatile enough to add a degree of privacy to your garden, without completely obstructing your view. With bow, dome, omega and flat top options, we have something that will perfectly finish your garden project.
Modern, Yet Inviting
For a modern, contemporary look, consider the use of horizontal fencing for small gardens.
These fence panels offer a similar level of light to a lattice design, with an added sense of sophistication.
In a small garden space it can be beneficial to opt for a lighter coloured timber to help reflect light and make the garden feel more spacious. However, for the ultimate in modern contemporary design, we offer Specialised Slatted Fence Panels that are available in a dramatic anthracite grey colour to provide a twist on traditional garden fencing.
Also available in a natural timber finish, our slatted fence panels provide a perfect boundary to garden areas both big and small, offering an ideal balance of privacy and light penetration.
Au Naturel
As mentioned in our Garden Trends for Spring 2024 article, natural garden spaces are also skyrocketing in popularity as people seek to bring the great outdoors closer to home.
Most importantly, this trend isn’t limited to those with larger outdoor space, small garden owners can also benefit from utilising a naturalist approach to garden design.
For those truly embracing nature in their gardens, our range of Hazel Hurdles are the perfect fencing solution.
Hazel hurdles are a beautiful and sustainable fencing option for small garden areas. Offering a charming rustic aesthetic and natural appeal, while maintaining a level of privacy.
Realise the Potential of Your Garden
At Grangewood we aim to help you to create your ideal garden.
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Modern Aesthetics, Exceptional Quality
Grangewood Fencing is excited to unveil two brand new colour options for our popular decorative fence panels: Anthracite Grey and Black! Add a sophisticated modern twist to your garden with our new decorative fence panel colour options.
These contemporary shades offer a stylish upgrade on traditional wood fence panels, perfectly complementing modern garden designs, while maintaining the high quality and long lasting performance associated with all Grangewood products.
Anthracite Grey Superior Double Slatted Fence Panel
Made from profiled softwoods for a smooth finish, this stunning decorative fence panel boasts a beautiful double-sided slatted design that creates visual interest and looks great from both sides, perfect for bordering walkways or dividing areas.
Unlike traditional wood panels with visible screws or nails, these panels boast discreet fixings. This innovative approach ensures a clean and seamless visual appearance on both sides of the fence, adding to the sleek and polished aesthetic.
The panels are crafted to integrate flawlessly into your existing garden design and thanks to their user-friendly design, installation is quick and simple.
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Black Square Horizontal Fence Panel
Embrace a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with the Black Square Horizontal Fence Panel.
Crafted from high-quality profiled softwoods, this panel features a clean, horizontal slat design that creates a simple yet sophisticated look. This consistent slat size and spacing across the entire panel create a unified appearance, providing a visual cohesion that accentuates other elements of your garden.
Despite this modern minimalist panel design, the deep, rich colour adds an element of drama and contrast, instantly elevating any outdoor space.
Again featuring an easy installation design, these panels provide a quick and easy way of transforming your garden fencing.
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Decorative Fence Panels from Grangewood
We craft painted decorative fence panels from high-quality, sustainably sourced softwoods. They’re dried to 20% moisture content and meticulously pressure treated. Then, we apply three coats of the colour finish.
This process guarantees exceptional durability against rot, insect infestation, and fungal decay. Your beautiful new fence panels will then maintain elegance and privacy for years.
Ready to transform your garden? Browse our full selection of decorative fence panels to find the perfect option for your space.
Instagram is also a fantastic place to find new ideas and design templates for gardening.