Fencing is extremely versatile and can perform multiple functions for your garden.
Residential Fences
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The Best Fence for Your Garden
Do you need a bit more shade? Choose a style with a more open construction. Doyour plants need something to climb on? Consider something tall. Nosy neighbors?You would benefit from a wooden privacy fence. With so many options available, itcan be hard to choose. Hopefully these tips can help you narrow it down a bit! -
How to Renew Your Wooden Fence
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 Summer-Proof Your Wooden Fence
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for backyard barbecues, splashing around in the pool, and weeding your vegetable garden. However, did you realize that summer is also a critical time to make sure that your wooden fence is in good shape? The intense heat and humidity can damage your wooden fence if you aren’t paying attention. Here are some of our best tips for summer-proofing your wooden fence. (more…)
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Increase Your Home’s Value with A Perfectly Clean Residential Fence
While you’ll never need a reason to keep your home’s residential fence clean and functioning, one of the most pragmatic reasons to maintain its beauty and integrity is how much its presentation can instantly increase your home’s value. Even if you aren’t necessarily in the frame of mind to put your home on the market, keeping your residential fence’s integrity up to both code and beauty will always keep your options open. Let’s take a quick look at some of the reasons that you may want to keep that fence reaching its full potential for you and your property. (more…)
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Do Fence Posts Have to Be Set in Concrete?
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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Tips for Choosing the Right Residential Fence for Your Dog
Dog fences are a type of perimeter fence designed to keep dogs within a certain safe area of their property. Dog fences can be used to keep your dog in, other dogs out, or keep people away from pedigree and guard dogs. All of these are considerations, and the type of perimeter fence used should reflect these considerations and more. Here are some more important things to take into consideration when considering installing a dog fence for the benefit of your furry friend. (more…)
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Do If For the Kids: Child Safe Fences and Gates
If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)
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What are the benefits of environmentally friendly perimeter solutions?
Are you shopping the market for a reliable security fence? It’s possible to get the security you desire while doing your part to protect the environment. You can secure your property and protect the environment with perimeter security solutions from Hercules Fence.
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Halloween Spectacular: Backyard Party for Kids
Want to do something fun in your backyard this Halloween? If yes, throw a Halloween party in your backyard for the kids! The cool fall weather makes Halloween a perfect holiday to have a backyard party! Below are some great ideas to make your Halloween backyard party a blast!
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Top 10 Great Fall Gardening Essential Tips
Do you love Gardening? If yes, we have 10 great Gardening essential tips for you! Fall is a wonderful time to start preparing your garden for the winter season. These tips will guarantee your greenery will survive the brutal winter nights ahead!