| "Good fences make good neighbors," Robert | | | | might want to look into an industry called |
| Frost said. That point has been argued for | | | | "concrete stamping." This technology allows fence |
| generations hence, but the statement seems | | | | construction companies to pour deeply-embedded |
| apropos in today's world where fences ensure | | | | concrete walls that can be sculptured into the |
| privacy, provide noise barriers and enclose our | | | | masonry look you desire. The finished product can |
| yards so we are not forced to view unsightly | | | | replicate nearly any material - stacked flagstone, |
| traffic, alleyways or other distractions while | | | | brick, rock-and-mortar, or finished granite, (to |
| enjoying outdoor activities. | | | | name a few). Today's mason artisans create |
| During the past century, most chose wood as | | | | simulations that are believable, beautiful, |
| fence construction material. Chain link was also | | | | long-lasting, cost effective and functional, (i.e., they |
| popular - and cost effective. Today, the options | | | | can divert water from your property, separate |
| for embellishing our properties are more | | | | living areas, and provide posts for covered patios). |
| affordable than ever and the choices are nearly | | | | If a fence repair IS required in the future, the |
| endless. We can incorporate vinyl fencing that | | | | costs remain low, because this medium is |
| resembles a picket fence - except that it never | | | | adaptable to any changes you would like to |
| requires painting. In fact, vinyl fencing now | | | | incorporate into your plan. |
| replicates nearly any fencing material, including | | | | Additionally, this medium allows you to enclose |
| cedar, cement, pine, or even bamboo with rattan | | | | your property in something other than a box. |
| embellishments. But if vinyl is not your preference, | | | | Curvatures are as easily incorporated as straight |
| today's weatherproofing treatments mean that | | | | lines. In fact, this type of landscape fence is used |
| most wood fencing material will last two to three | | | | on golf courses, horse properties, municipal parks, |
| times longer than those our parents installed. | | | | and at luxury resorts and hotels. A landscape |
| This is an exciting time for home owners. Rather | | | | fence helps segregate areas into different |
| than just considering a fence repair we can | | | | purposes. Applying this technique on smaller |
| address drainage issues, contour our landscape to | | | | properties means it is now feasible to consider |
| make the most of natural rainfall and build raised | | | | the addition of a small stream, pond or other |
| planting areas for nearly the same price that a | | | | elements that turn a simple yard into an outdoor |
| fence alone would have cost our parents. | | | | living area. |
| One of the most attractive and practical choices | | | | Of course, a retaining wall can also be used for |
| is a privacy fence set into a masonry retaining | | | | raised garden beds, for showcasing landscape |
| wall . Incorporating this tactic allows you to | | | | plants, or to encircle trees. Placing a retaining wall |
| multi-task. It evens out hilly terrain, keeps slopes | | | | along a slope that is difficult to mow and |
| from eroding into street or alleyways, prevents | | | | incorporating plants or river rock is also popular. |
| plants from sprawling into or out of our yards, | | | | If you are considering fence construction, it would |
| and perhaps most importantly, provides solid, | | | | be helpful to explore landscape fencing possibilities |
| attractive fence posts for any fencing material. A | | | | by Googling "landscape ideas," "stamped concrete," |
| retaining wall fence also helps keep costs down. | | | | "retaining walls" or "outdoor living areas." Next, |
| No longer is it imperative that you choose an 8 | | | | speak to masonry professionals whose portfolio |
| foot fence panel. By building a retaining wall at a | | | | confirms they have successfully helped other |
| height suitable to the aforesaid purposes, the | | | | home-owners and municipalities design areas that |
| panel size can be minimized. You save | | | | were not only beautiful, but free from erosion, |
| construction costs because you require less | | | | drainage problems, and other issues; while |
| fencing material and you can build to service | | | | maintaining the natural beauty of the property. |
| diverse landscaping ideas. | | | | This summer may be the perfect time to create |
| If you are among those who believe a masonry | | | | a piece of paradise in your own yard. |
| retaining wall fence is outside your budget, you | | | | |