Vinyl fences aren’t necessarily purchased for the beauty they bring to a garden. They’re basically there to do what fences do, which is to set boundaries around a property or places inside a property. However, since vinyl fences can be so lacking in character, they may be the perfect canvases for garden art. Here are some ideas.
Add Lights to the Fence
Lights not only beautify a vinyl fence but can add some drama to a garden as a whole. The lights can be LED lights arranged along the top of the fence or garlands and swags of fairy lights. You can plant spotlights in the ground and aim them at the fence and the area around it.
Use the Fence as a Support for Flowering Vines
A tall and sturdy vinyl fence may be just the right support for a variety of vines and climbers. These include climbing roses, silver lace vine, clematis, Carolina jessamine, honeysuckle, bindweed and passion flowers. If your fence is especially strong, you might even train wisteria to grow on it.
Attach Birdhouses and Bird Feeders
Rows of multicolored birdhouses and bird feeders are quirky but delightful when attached to a vinyl fence. Of course, they’re not only attractive themselves but also provide food and housing to your feathered friends.
Hang Flowers In Planters or Pockets
You can even grow plants that aren’t climbers on your vinyl fence. Just put them in planters or those fabric pockets and hang them. The bursts of color that flowering plants bring are a delight for most of the year. Plus, when the flowers are gone, leaves add their own color and texture.
Hang Mirrors on the Fence
Do you have old mirrors lying around that you don’t know what to do with? One solution is to hang them on your vinyl fence. Like birdhouses and bird feeders, mirrors are their own eccentric works of art. They can also bounce the sunlight around in interesting ways.
Espalier Your Trees
Espaliering trees against your vinyl fence is a task a professional can help with. This practice trains a tree to grow flat against the fence. It looks a bit brutal, but it’s especially good for fruit trees, since it exposes more of the tree to sunlight and heat. This gives the fruit a little more time to ripen. There are several kinds of espaliers. Talk to a gardening expert and fencing professional about what’s best for your trees.
Vinyl Fence Installation Services
There are lots of ways to add interest to a boring but sound vinyl fence. To learn more about installing your vinyl fence in Kansas City, Missouri, don’t hesitate to call our professionals at Reagan Fence.
