Best Fence Styles for Plant and Garden Growth

Like most home design and home and garden projects, deciding on the best fence styles for your property is subjective to the whims of the homeowner. 

That doesn’t mean Rain City Fence can’t offer up a suggestion or three! So much depends on the spirit of the property, what you want to do with, say, the backyard, for instance: entertaining, gardening, or installing plants along the fence line. Regardless, you want a selection of fence styles that will support and nourish whatever you have prioritized. 

A popular feature of many properties is planting shrubs, flowers, or other plants along the fence line of homeowners’ properties. This layout frames the property well, yet at the same time stays out of the way of yard activities for the family. Depending on the plant, the sun remains a pretty important factor in its survival. 

With all that in mind, we have selected a few fence styles below we feel will help your plants thrive yet also enhance your property’s aesthetic appeal.

Cedar fence with wide gaps

There is a reason Western red cedar fences have been one of, if not the most, popular fence materials for centuries. The versatile nature of this Pacific Northwest wood is nearly unsurpassed.

• Cedar’s natural properties and features

With even minimal maintenance, one of cedar’s biggest advantages is its natural resistance to rotting, decay, and even insects, making it a long-lasting, tough, and durable wood to feature for a cedar fence or even a raised garden bed. When it comes to gardens, cedar fences with wide gaps offer plenty of sun to get through, but also provide green-thumbs the opportunity to plant a vertical garden, allowing for maximum planting space. 

• Cedar’s low maintenance

Cedar fences need less regular staining and sealing applications through the years, compared to other wood type

s. Even an occasional cleaning or staining through the years offers plenty of protection to maintain its natural beauty and integrity. 

• Cedar’s natural beauty for property value

The natural beauty of cedar, with its warm reddish-brown tones, distinguishing and varied grain patterns and unmistakably charming scent, have made it a go-to fence type for virtually any homeowner who wants to spruce up their property’s aesthetics.

Hog-wire fence

Hog-wire fences are a very strong and dependable option for yard plants and gardens. From access and security to viewing, hog-wire fences offer multiple advantages to a home’s milieu, especially when paired with Rain City Fence’s charming cedar posts and trim. 

• Airflow and sunlight

Offering as much sunlight and airflow as possible, hog-wire fencing is possibly unsurpassed in this category. Depending on home location or position on the property, hog-wire fencing is a necessary feature for the health of affected plants or gardens. 

• Cost-effective

Panels of hog-wire generally enable the homeowner to save more than they might on wrought iron or wood fence materials, making them a cost-efficient option for a home fence or garden. 

• Effective critter control

If your home is located in a critter-critical neighborhood, hog-wire fencing can discourage snack thieves like rabbits, raccoons, gophers, or larger pests like deer or coyotes in more rural areas.  

Bamboo fence

A good option for growing plants and gardens, bamboo offers a multitude of aesthetic benefits and practical garden advantages. 

• Cost-effective

Bamboo fences can offer a pocketbook-friendly proxy to other fence styles, particularly if you’re one for DIY projects. Its durability and low-maintenance make it a strong material in the long run.

• Aesthetics

Bamboo offers a natural and exotic appeal to a home’s look and feel, exhibiting warm tones and textures that can inspire an organic and peaceful atmosphere for plant areas and gardens. 

• Sustainable resource

Bamboo is not, in fact, a type of wood. It’s actually a kind of sturdy and robust grass, making it a renewable resource that absorbs carbon dioxide while its natural durability virtually eliminates the need for chemical treatments and upkeep. 

The choice of your next fence is a wonderfully subjective journey into how you see your home and the vibe you want to communicate to your family and friends. If you find yourself needing advice or tips on the fence type, allow Rain City Fence to offer you a free estimate, and we’ll start on getting your dream fence installed!