A fence around the garden is a fairly common sight in this country, but individual beds are rarely fenced off. But sometimes there are good reasons for protecting either the bed or small children.
A fence around the bed looks nice and protects the plants from hungry visitors
For example, a fence around the garden pond is recommended so that playing children cannot fall into it. If you have pets, the fence protects the plants from being nibbled and dug up by free-roaming rabbits or the bed being misused by your dog as a dog toilet.
Which fence is suitable for my bed?
In principle, you can also use any fence within your garden, but low fences are often sufficient as a boundary. However, the height and the design depends on what you want to achieve. You can find various fence elements made of wood or wire mesh on the market.
If you want to protect your children from poisonous plants or falling into the pond, then the fence should be high enough that they cannot easily climb over it, the same applies to dogs. Rabbits, on the other hand, need a barrier that is close to the ground and narrow enough that they cannot crawl through.
A wicker fence fits very well in a natural or cottage garden, but it is usually not a big obstacle for children or animals. Wire mesh (€14.99) is effective, but rarely really decorative.
Alternatives to the fence
A fence does not always have to be built as a demarcation, alternatively you can perhaps plant a hedge. Both flowering and evergreen plants such as the boxwood are suitable for this. A small wall, for example made of field stones, is also conceivable as a border for the bed, alternatively a row of laid stones.
Considerations for building a fence in the garden:
- Who or what should be protected, children, animals, plants or a pond?
- Which material suits your garden, wood or metal?
- How high should the fence be?
- Is a visual demarcation or bed edging sufficient?
tips
The protection of your children should always be in the foreground, the decorative effect comes second in this case.