I made my very first garden when I was six in a small corner
at the end of my grandmother's garden. It was a small patch, not
more than six rows by 10 plants long, but it was MINE, with the
flowers I picked and the dirt that I dug. And I knew that it was
mine when Nana helped me put up the sections of wire fencing that set it off
from HER garden.

Garden fencing can serve many purposes, but one of the best
is to accent and define areas of your garden. Whether you choose
a six or twelve inch high border edging, or stand a section of
post and rail garden fencing in the center of a sweep of lawn,
garden fencing can add a beautiful accent to your landscaping.
Take a look at some novel, unusual ways to use garden fencing to
make your garden a showplace that will be the envy of the
neighborhood.

Wood Garden Fencing

Wood lattice makes attractive garden fencing that affords
some privacy while allowing glimpses of the garden. Lattice
boards set into a wooden privacy fence add a whole new design
dimension to the frontage of your garden. A single width of
lattice fencing can provide a screen or windbreak, and support
for any climbing vines. Set a lattice panel at the edge of the
garden nearest the house and train morning glories to climb it
to provide a scenery wall outside a kitchen or bedroom window,
or create a simple arbor with two full height lattice panels set
six to eight feet apart. Use thick garden twine to create a
'bridge' for vines to climb across and form a living 'roof'.

Border Edging Garden Fencing

Border
edging is another extremely versatile garden fencing option.
Think outside the perimeter. You can use wire garden fencing to
create smaller accents within a garden plot, or outline one
corner or end of a garden with cast iron border edging. Cedar
shakes or redwood blocks can be used to create curved borders
for slightly raised garden beds, or serve as a backdrop over
which to spill indigo lobelia or white alyssum. Create a zigzag
border of decorative low picket garden fencing and plants such as
zinnias or marigolds in the V-shaped 'teeth' for a unique look.

Patio Wall of Garden Fencing

Garden fencing can be used to create a beautiful background
for patio dining. Choose a metal trellis and install it just off
the patio edge behind the table and dining set. Twine climbing
roses up over it to create an accent that defines the edge of
the patio and creates an elegant, tasteful accent to your patio
and garden at the same time.