Posts Tagged ‘outdoor landscape’

• Helping a Vinyl Fence Last Longer

  • October 7th, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fall maintenance, fencing, outdoor landscape

  

  Here is how you can make your vinyl fence last longer.

  Are you looking to install a fence along your property? If you are, you might be finding it difficult to decide on the right fencing material. If we may make a suggestion, vinyl fencing is a viable option you could pick. It doesn’t require as much maintenance to maintain as other fences, and it still retains a wonderful appearance. Something else great about vinyl fences is how long they can last. Usually, a vinyl fence can last anywhere between 20 and 30 years, but proper maintenance will determine which side of the spectrum your fence will fall under. Here is how you can make your vinyl fence last longer. (more…)

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• How Rain Impacts Fencing and How to Lower Rain Damage

  • September 23rd, 2021
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: fence damage, outdoor landscape, Weather

  

  Let’s go over what rain does that can do damage to your fencing and how you can keep rain damage to a minimum.

  Your fencing is going to be put through a plethora of weather conditions, and it will likely be designed to handle all of them…to an extent. One weather condition that can prove problematic is rain. Over time, rain will break down your fencing and require you to get it fixed up. Let’s go over what rain does that can do damage to your fencing and how you can keep rain damage to a minimum. (more…)

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• 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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