Landscaping upgrades can be challenging, especially if you aren’t sure what types of fencing that you’d like to add to your front and back yards. Because there isn’t a single solution to this matter, the right fencing style and material for your front and back yards should be based primarily on your landscaping needs and the norms of your neighborhood.
When you get down to it, though, there is really no limits on what material and style you use around your home, either in the front or back yard. Like so many other interior and exterior choices, you should allow your fencing choices to embody your home’s unique spirit and curb appeal, even if they aren’t precisely in line with landscaping norms in your area.
Whether you choose to stick with the tried and true arrangement or decide to branch out for something a bit visually unique, you can be sure that your #1 Denver-area fence construction and repair company remains Ozark Fence.
Our team of knowledgeable experts can help you plan and incorporate your new fencing system with ease, from initial estimates to final installations. With craftsmanship and reliable service as our top priority, you can count on us to make your backyard or front yard look better than ever.
Front Yard – Functional
When it comes to preserving a functional front yard, the go-to solution remains a full height privacy fence. These fences contain no gaps between their slates and are tall enough such that passersby cannot see into your yard. While this does end up blocking views of your home from the street, this option – available in wood and PVC – is ideal for areas with heavy traffic volume.
A step down from fully blocking out your yard, a full height slatted fence still allows for distinct property demarcation while leaving room for some aesthetic creativity. These fences often feature scalloped tips for visual variety, as well as trellised gates for easy access and vine-growing space.
Front Yard – Ornamental
The white picket fence remains an American standard that many homeowners imagine when they envision the perfect front yard. Though not nearly as functional as a full height style, white picket fences – available in classic wood or modern PVC – are unrivaled in their ability to create a welcoming environment in front of your home.
Much like white picket fences, black wrought iron fences also have a long history as ornamental mainstays in American front yards. Though traditionally seen on old palatial estates, contemporary homeowners can elect for this style if they want to pass on airs of sophistication to those that pass by their home’s front side.
Backyard – Functional
Here again, a full height privacy fence may be called for. This may be especially the case if you live in a specially-zoned suburb, where neighboring back yards butt up against one another. Though this style – often made from PVC – cuts down on sight lines, you can always spruce them up by installing flower beds at their interior base.
Though a touch whimsical, a rustic wood post fence provides plenty of privacy while also incorporating a visually unique picket arrangement. With each post made of reclaimed wood of different lengths, these fences project an earthy tone that can also incorporate colonial influences – especially for those living on the east coast.
Backyard – Ornamental
Latticework fences have long been a favorite for those looking to decorate their backyard while still ensuring some degree of privacy. Because of its unique interlocking pattern, these fences rely on visual appeal to set themselves apart from other standard slat fences surrounding it.
A split rail fence may also be precisely what your countryside backyard needs to blend into the decentralized setting. Though this fence style cannot really keep anything out or in, it can project a refined rustic appeal that implies an acute appreciation for past masters of landscaping tradition.
