backyard management

• Spring Cleaning Suggestions We Have For Your Fencing

  • April 2nd, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: cleaning, outdoor landscape, residential fence

  

  Here are some suggestions we have on how you can clean your fencing to prepare for spring.

  We’re getting to that time of year once again: spring cleaning. When you think of spring cleaning, you may be thinking about things you can do inside of your house. However, don’t forget about your outdoor landscape. One part of your outdoor landscape that could benefit from spring cleaning is your fencing. So, where do you start with cleaning? Here are some suggestions we have on how you can clean your fencing to prepare for spring. (more…)

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• How to Renew Your Wooden Fence

  • June 12th, 2017
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: renew-fence, repair-fence, Wooden Fence

  

  Renewing your wooden fence will add both preservative and aesthetic values

  Having a wooden fence has so many benefits, it can almost feel like one of those things you can check off your list and not worry about anymore. This is almost true. Actually, you should be striving to renew your wooden fence every 3-5 years, to avoid letting it decay and sag, guarding your lawn like a tired old man, instead of the tough, Trojan warrior you originally installed! Thankfully, it’s gratifying work to fix it yourself, and can be done with materials found either in your home or at the local hardware store. It really boils down to two main steps: prep, and treatment. Don’t think about getting a new fence before you try repairing what could be a very simple fix! (more…)

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• How to Seamlessly Include a Fence in Your Landscape

  • January 6th, 2017
  • Posted in backyard management, fencing, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fencing, landscaping

  

  If you can’t seem to integrate your fence into the surrounding environment and landscape, your home value and curb appeal may suffer.

  For many homeowners, installing a fence is avoided due to fear of mismatched aesthetics.  A white-picket vinyl fence may look out of place when surrounding an otherwise integrated landscape; environment is an important factor in keeping your home looking beautiful.  If you can’t seem to integrate your fence into the surrounding environment and landscape, your home value and curb appeal may suffer.  Curious about how you can blend a fence in with your landscape?  Read on!

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• Do You Need a Fence Permit?

  • October 28th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: backyard management, fence permit, new fence

  

  Fence permit rules vary from area to area, so check and see what you need to do before having a new fence installed.

  Are you preparing to get a beautiful new fence installed at your home? Whether it’s a charming and classic white picket fence or an elegant wrought iron fence, chances are you need a fence permit. Do you need a fence permit (and why do you need one in the first place)? (more…)

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• Get Your Fence Ready for Hurricane Matthew

  • October 7th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence maintenance, residential fence, residential fence maintenance

  

  Don’t let this happen to your fence. Get ready for storm season.

  As Hurricane Matthew approaches up the East Coast, it’s important to take extra care in securing your fence, your yard, and your home. Residents in Florida are experiencing a brutal Category IV hurricane that will take a huge toll on landscaping, fencing, and residential and commercial buildings in impacted areas. With inclement weather headed our way, how can you protect your investment and home from unnecessary damage? (more…)

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• Fall Maintenance Tips

  • September 30th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence maintenance, residential fence, Wooden Fence

  

  Make sure your fence lasts the winter by performing maintenance this fall.

  Are you worried that your wooden fence might not be as prepared for the cold winter months as it could be? The inconstant weather and exposure to moisture can potentially be damaging to fences, but with some clever fence maintenance tips on hand you and your fence will be more than ready to weather the harsh winter. Below you will discover several of the most common winter-related fence problems and what you can do to get a handle on them. (more…)

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• Fence Planters Ideas for Your Yard

  • September 2nd, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management, community empowerment, fence installments, Hercules Fence

  

  That privacy fence is covered in untapped potential for a beautiful garden.

  If you want to inject some life into your privacy fence, you are in luck. While fences serve very important safety and security purposes, they are not often bright and colorful enough to satisfy those with more whimsical tastes. Consider making your fence bright and beautiful with fence planters. Get inspired by the fence planter ideas below. (more…)

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• Do Fence Posts Have to Be Set in Concrete?

  • August 26th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips

  

  Setting a fence post in concrete is the best way to make sure your fence stands tall.

  Many people wonder if their fence posts should be set in concrete, and the answer is always yes. Whether you are going the DIY route or having a professional company install them, fence posts should always be set in concrete. In fact, the posts for any structure, whether it’s a trellis, pergola, fence, or deck should be set in concrete.     (more…)

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• Prep Your Wooden Fence for Fall

  • August 12th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management

  

  Like it or not (but why wouldn’t you?) fall is on it’s way and you need to get your fence ready.

  Can you feel that? That slight chill on the morning air? The slightly less stifling heat is finally making it’s way in and we are only a few weeks out from that glorious season known as fall. Before the change is in full swing, take a few hours to check out your fence and make sure it’s ready for the colder months. (more…)

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• Protect Your Residential Fence with Proper Limb Trimming

  • July 29th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: backyard fence, residential fence, tree branches

  

  Keeping an eye on those tree limbs, and knowing how to properly remove them, will really extend the life of your fence.

  You made a large investment in your family’s security and home value when you installed a residential fence, but are you doing everything that you can to protect your investment? It’s always tempting to take on landscaping and maintenance projects on your own or with your son’s help, but unskilled lackadaisical tree limb trimming can be bad news for your residential fence. Here are some ways to ensure that you or your professional contractor is trimming limbs properly. (more…)

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