Purpose

• There are many purposes for traditional garden fencing. The oldest one is to signify boundary and personal ownership. Another purpose is to protect your flower beds, crops and plants from animals and intruders thus preventing garden deterioration. Garden fence is useful in trying to hide unpleasant parts of your garden from outsiders. Depending on the style of your fence, it solidifies your home and garden's theme and enhances their aesthetic beauty.
  
  

Types

• Traditional garden fencing classifications may be based on style, function or the type of materials used. When it comes to materials, wooden fencing is probably the first choice for traditional garden owners. Wooden fence can have several styles namely split rail and picket fence. Nowadays, you can easily buy this type ready-made. Stone walls are another type of material for garden fencing. They are ideal for spacious gardens. Bamboo garden fencing is very common mainly because of its cost effectiveness. In terms of protection from animals, the other types of traditional garden fencing are post fencing, barbed wire and netting.
  
  

Considerations

• In choosing the right type of traditional fencing, you should make several important considerations. You have to consider which type matches your primary needs. You have to decide if your main purpose for fencing is more inclined to physical appeal or practical security. Your fencing choice should also match the theme of home and garden. You should also look into the difficulty of installing the fence and the time requirement. Research on the different available market prices and compare them to the advertised product resiliency and maintenance scheme.
  
  

Advantages

• One very significant advantage of traditional fencing is its ability to fuse style and practicality. Traditional materials such as wood are inexpensive and easy to paint. However, because of its natural appeal, it almost always blends well with any garden. They exude the classic or rustic feel that many people find appealing. Bamboo, rocks and cedar wood, when properly installed, are all proven to be resilient against natural elements such as weather and pests. Bamboo fencing in particular, is easy to install and maintain. It is lightweight and has artistic flexibility. In addition wooden fencing, particularly the picket style, has become a national symbol that represents traditional American living.
  
  

Reminders

• Before putting up your garden fence, you should ensure that your property is marked clearly. Should you have any doubt about boundaries it is always recommended to seek help of a legal consultant or local authorities. Do your homework on the property laws of your local community. You should also research any existing fencing codes in local ordinances. Prepare all the legal documents pertaining to your property before you even begin fencing.