Posts Tagged ‘outdoor landscape’

• Written and Unwritten Fencing Rules You’ll Want to Know

  • August 26th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: fence etiquette, outdoor landscape, residential fence

  

  Here are the fencing rules you should follow before you begin your installation.

  People have many reasons for installing fences. Sometimes, it can be due to how cost-effective a fence is and how fences help raise property value. Other times, the main incentive is to boost a property’s aesthetic appeal. Some people set up fences for protective reasons, such as keeping intruders away from the property. Whatever the reason may be, before anything else, you need to have the fence installed. When preparing for the installation, though, there are certain written and unwritten fencing rules you’ll want to follow. Here are the fencing rules you should follow before you begin your installation. (more…)

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• Why a Wrought Iron Fence is Great to Have

  • August 19th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: exterior design, fence material, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are the reasons a wrought iron fence could be great having on your property.

  Are you thinking of getting a new fence for your property? If so, you could pick from a long list of fencing materials. One such material that you could use is wrought iron. Wrought iron fencing brings property owners a specific list of benefits that make it worth the investment. Here are the reasons a wrought iron fence could be great having on your property. (more…)

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• Features You Might Want to Protect Behind a Privacy Fence Screen

  • August 6th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: outdoor landscape, protection, residential fence

  

  Here are features you should consider protecting with a privacy fence screen.

  Getting a little privacy in your yard is great. Even when you have pleasant neighbors and live in a safe area, it’s sometimes just nice to get away from it all. This is why having a privacy fence can be a great idea, or you could get a privacy fence screen if you aren’t interested in getting an entire privacy fence set up.

  Some areas will benefit from these screens more than others would, and there are certain property features that might be worth protecting with a screen. Here are features you should consider protecting with a privacy fence screen. (more…)

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• Getting Fencing Installed When the Ground is Uneven

  • July 9th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: installation, outdoor landscape, residential property

  

  Today, we’ll be going over what makes installing fencing so difficult on uneven ground and what methods you can use to get your fence set up.

  It’s very rare to have a yard that is entirely flat. More often than not, you’re going to encounter yards that have uneven ground. Hills are going to make many landscaping tasks more difficult, and one of these tasks is the installation of a fence. Today, we’ll be going over what makes installing fencing so difficult on uneven ground and what methods you can use to get your fence set up. (more…)

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• How You Should Keep your Wooden Fence Maintained During Summer

  • June 18th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Maintenance, outdoor landscape, summer

  

  If you want a wooden fence to last, you’re going to have to keep these maintenance suggestions in consideration.

  Maryland is getting ready for its first taste of summer. This is a season filled with a lot of gorgeous sunshine and captivating flowers. It also includes some less lovely things, such as summer storms and high humidity and heat. These rough weather conditions can do a lot to your outdoor landscape, and more specifically, your fence can take a hit if you have one made of wood. If you want a wooden fence to last, you’re going to have to keep these maintenance suggestions in consideration. (more…)

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• Mistakes People Can Make During Fence Staining

  • May 28th, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fences
  • Tags: exterior design, Maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  Fence staining is a fairly simple process that can completely alter the look of your wooden fence, but there are some common mistakes we see that you should be sure to avoid.

  Imagine this: your fence is structurally sound and just as you want it. It offers you all the security and privacy you could ever ask for. It’s in great condition, and there’s no reason to replace it. However, you really just don’t love the color of the wood and are thinking about staining it. Fence staining is a fairly simple process that can completely alter the look of your wooden fence, but there are some common mistakes we see that you should be sure to avoid. (more…)

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• Thinking About Fencing That is Suitable for Children

  • May 6th, 2021
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: outdoor landscape, residential property, Safety

  

  Consider these types of fencing for your yard if you have children.

  It’s always important to keep children safe, even if they are just playing in your yard. It would be tragic to have them get hurt because they wandered too far from home. It’s for this reason that fencing is advised anytime you have a family with small children. Fences help keep children from leaving the yard unsupervised while also protecting your house from unwelcome guests who may try to invade the property.

  But what fence is best suited for a family with small children? There are a few options that get proposed, and we’ll be going over each one in detail. Consider these types of fencing for your yard if you have children. (more…)

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• What to Ask Yourself When Getting a Fence Gate

  • April 23rd, 2021
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence installation, hardscaping, outdoor landscape

  

  Here are questions you should ponder when you’re getting a fence gate installed.

  People have all kinds of reasons for installing fences on their properties. They help promote privacy around the yard. They make your house more secure. They can also raise your home’s overall curb appeal. It’s a whole other situation when getting a fence gate installed, though. There are all kinds of questions you have to ask yourself. Fences are great to have, but if you can’t get through your fence, all you’re doing is locking yourself within your yard. Here are questions you should ponder when you’re getting a fence gate installed. (more…)

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• 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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• Increasing the Longevity of Your Wood Fence

  • March 19th, 2021
  • Posted in fencing
  • Tags: exterior design, Maintenance, outdoor landscape

  

  To maximize the longevity of your wood fence, here is what you can do.

  A wood fence can be a captivating home feature for any yard. On top of extra aesthetic appeal, these fences raise your home’s security levels, making them useful for a variety of situations.

  Wooden fences will usually last somewhere in the ballpark of 15 years, but if you take good care of them, that life expectancy could rise up to as many as 20 years, if not more. To maximize the longevity of your wood fence, here is what you can do. (more…)

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