Fences have both functional and aesthetic qualities and can easily be used to accent a water-wise landscape
A fence provides immediate results and can be used in the following ways.
- Screen unsightly views
- Provide privacy
- Delineate the edge of a space or property
- Provide support for vines
- Provide a backdrop for water features, statuary, plants, and other objects in the landscape
Some Considerations When Using Fences
- Plant water wise shrubs and large herbaceous perennials to obscure existing unattractive fences
- Incorporate a variety of plant types to accent an attractive fence
- Consider the color, texture, or material of the fence when accenting with water wise plants (contrast / compliment)
- Plant appropriate distances from fence for mature plant size
- Avoid solid fences that do not allow for air flow
- When building a new fence think about what materials will complement the existing plantings and structures
- Use drip irrigation to keep water damage on the fence to a minimum
- Check municipal codes for height and setback requirements